Cocktail parties bring loads of cheer, not work

The joy of welcoming guests into your home at this time of year can quickly lose its appeal if there's too much work involved. One way to keep hassle to a minimum is to throw a cocktail party, says William MacDonald, a Toronto designer and entertaining aficionado.

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