Tips For an Effortless yet Elegant Cocktail Party

I adore cocktail parties. In a big way. And I promise you, if you master a few little things, they are the easiest little soirees to throw. Don't believe me? Just pop on over to SMP Living and read through a few things I've learned over the years. 

What did I miss? I would LOVE to hear your tips too! Thanks to the lovely Erin McGinn for the photos! (and for putting up with my crazy antics...)