“It’s a surreal thing,” says Gardner, who runs the events and interior design firm House & Parties. Adam Kuehl This Pink Poodle Party, held in Houston, asked guests to dress in a ’50s theme. To offer a guest a little world created just for them is the perfect gift for a control freak like me. A Screaming Blast by Rebecca Gardner $46 at housesandparties.comHow important is color to you? Has there been a moment at a party where you really couldn’t believe you were there?