The Oprah Winfrey Show

Oprah Throws a Party

Oprah talks to the party planners to the stars.
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Welcome to our party! What to serve, what to wear, what to bring—party planners to the stars show you how to wow your guests! Plus, the perfect party music... Rod Stewart rocks our house, and we go inside his!


The Party Thrower's Guide to...Everything!
The Party Thrower's Guide to EverythingSaturday night or Sunday afternoon? Themes, flowers, music? Nicole Miller, Ina Garten and more serve up a great big platter full of party advice.

Hostess Gifts, Dressing a Table and Invitations
Party aficionado Colin CowieParty aficionado Colin Cowie doesn't set tables, he dresses them, and so can you! Learn his table tricks and how to match your invitations.

Plus, our Dream Party Planning Team of Allana Baroni, Ina Garten and Nicole Miller show you the most thoughtful ways to thank your hostess.

What Should You Wear?
What to wear to a party for different occasionsFrom casual to dazzle, use this dress code glossary to getting parties right!

Glorious Desserts
Glorious DessertsReady for dessert? Delight your guests with Ina Garten's Lemon Cake and Pumpkin-Banana Mousse Tart. Yum!

Rod Stewart Rocks Us!
Rod Stewart
Our guest list wouldn't be complete without Rod Stewart and his perfect party music!

Tour Rod's Mansion
Tour Rod's MansionRod escorts us through his magnificent Beverly Hills mansion and introduces us to six of his biggest fans!

Party Looks From the Show
Party Looks From the ShowCreative black tie, cocktail or festive, these great party looks are thanks to Nordstrom and Nicole Miller!


Related Resources


Barefoot Contessa Family Style by Ina Garten
Dinner After Dark by Colin Cowie
Special thanks to Nordstrom for the outfits seen on today's show. Visit www.nordstrom.com.
Visit JC Penney at jcpenney.com.
Visit Starbucks at www.starbucks.com.

TALK WITH OTHERS
If I throw a party, I ask my guests to make a donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation instead of giving me a present.
— Posted by francine54

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