Designer Lauren Conrad On Home Entertaining: She Shares Favorite Party Ideas!

She's a fashion designer, author, blogger and bride-to-be, although many may presume Lauren Conrad's times are stretched towards the minute, Conrad tells US Weekly she makes time to cook and also entertain at home. In fact, it's how this 28-year-old (engaged to William Tell) relaxes right after her packed times. I have been actually busy, however I enjoy cooking. It is nice to spend 30 minutes to an hour exactly having a drink, making dinner and hearing music, the former reality celebrity says. It's my wind-down during the day.

A fan of rapid meals, Conrad informs Us her dinner staples include caesar salads having homemade dressing in addition to -- her specialised -- chicken having artichokes and also white wine sauce over pasta. I generally aim to do new things or tweak [recipes] -- almost nothing crazy, I am not only a chef,  Conrad interpret of the meals she prepares for her and also fiance Tell. "The craziest I obtain is swapping out ingredients or looking to make delicious recipes slightly healthier."

When it relates to home entertaining, presentation is usually key for Conrad, who owns properties in each her hometown associated with Laguna Beach, Calif., in addition to L. A.'s Brentwood neighborhood. In fact, the foodie in addition to style aficionado collaborated having BlueAvocado to launch XO(eco), a brand of cosmetic and travel accessories that is included in items like insulated wine, pie and also casserole carriers within a variety of unisex designs. I am all about presentation. I actually enjoy baking, and in case I go somewhere and  also bring a dessert, I constantly bake a pie. That has been the idea behind [my XO(eco) carriers]. I was constantly balancing a pie within my lap on the vehicle ride there and trying to never spill it, this designer recalls.

One among Conrad's preferred warm weather theme parties is usually a bring your favorite cocktail bash, where this lady invites attendees to talk about their favorite wines and also spirits to sip while noshing upon the party dishes. That way, everyone brings different things and you're left which has a fully stocked bar!  Conrad enthuses.

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