Elegant Host Pillows

'Holland House- A Garden Party'

'I sent out for everything.'

Grace For Flies

Wine Lady

Cardiac Recovery.

Party time.

'We haven't had a family get-together like this since we were kids - Hey! Where are mum and dad?'

'Thanksgiving's no holiday for turkeys or the women who cook them.'

'Ron's not drunk - he's pouting because we won't play Pictionary.'

Horn of Leftovers

"What time did you say you wanted me to start drinking?"

Four olives and a toothpick on Newton's Cradle.

'Giles is a surgeon who likes to bring his work home with him.'

Glyndebourne

"We're not laughing at you, sweetie. We're laughing at something you don't understand."

Mini Bar

Analysis of Beauty - Plate II.

Acupuncturist Society Cocktail Party - 'For heaven's sake, Brian, it's only a pineapple chunk!'

'He's been shot!'

'I'm in the mood to cook!'

Culinary Culture.

'Yes, yes, Rupert, you are still a mighty hunter. Now, please bring the turkey back to Luisa in the kitchen.'

"Son, I've asked Mr. Puffer to instruct you on the finer points of classical as your new tooter."

Christmas Canapes

'This year, I thought I'd try a self-basting turkey!'

"I worry about every little thing. Barry's more of a generalist."

'I always buy him the toughest, chewiest steak. It shuts him right up for half an hour.'

Trustworthy Authority.

"Has anyone seen the dog?"

"I still haven't cleaned up from the party."

Shall I be mother?

Blowing out the Christmas Pudding.

"The host? He'll be the guy standing here, alone, when the wine's gone."

We're having a dinner party.

A Good Year.