Keep the alcohol coming and avoid talking about politics. Have an area or room where the kids can disappear to so the adults can chat.

The planes. They drown out all other noises.

Oh geez. Maybe you're just going to have to say that's the style nowadays as I have no idea on how to help.

Hi, I would like to get some suggestions on the color of the wall. We love the wood panelling. Our bed is wood so would like a lighter wall color. I’m thinking of a cream but I don’t want boring cream. Please help as I’ve had bad experience in paint which looked light on the chart but really dark once painted.