Kristin Kidd, niece of HBC's vice-chairman Bonnie Brooks, was tasked with hosting dinner for 85 family members! Here's how she did it flawlessly.

How to plan the perfect family party

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Living

Get the reviews on the latest 2014 fiction book releases. From a young queen battling against evil to a marriage in trouble, here are our top picks of the month.

2014 fiction book releases: August reviews - Chatelaine Book Club

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Books

Hit the country club, or just look the part, with our roundup of coordinating clothes and accessories.

Get sporty with this chic golf and tennis gear

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Style

Editor-in-chief Karine Ewart shares some of the reasons why French women are so fabulous — and why we Canadian women are oh-so fabulous, too.

Karine Ewart August 2014 editor's letter: Bonjour!

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Amp up your late-summer weekends with our roundup of the biggest and best Canadian music festivals 2014 across the country.

Six Canadian music festivals 2014 to see this summer

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August 2014

How to plan the perfect family party

4 hot new books to read in August

Get sporty with this chic country club gear

August 2014 editor's letter: Bonjour!

6 awe-inspiring music festivals to see this summer