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Sixty-one percent of ladies report they get much more laughs from the time they commit with their girlfriends than from something else they do. Female friendships are a continual supply of amusement and inspiration and, according to a latest survey commissioned by Red Bicyclette wines, 82 percent of ladies wish they had a lot more time with their girlfriends.

Nevertheless, whilst two in 3 of respondents report that "girl time" becomes increasingly critical with age-when dorm rooms and portion-time jobs are replaced by spouses, houses, youngsters and careers-good quality time with "the girls" typically gets pushed aside.

Ladies who want to reclaim this particular time, even if only for an afternoon, can host a Ros Soire that celebrates warm climate and excellent buddies. The rules are few: No pagers, cell phones, boyfriends, husbands or hang-ups. And the needs straightforward: good food, wine, conversation and casual exciting.

Feel Pink

Pink is traditionally linked with all things female. Pink is also the color of Ros wine, an superb warm-weather sipper.

Flower Energy

Make a huge statement with a high-impact dcor item, such as flowers. Choose fire-engine red and hot pink of gerbera daisies to add a playful splash of color and liven up any space.

Nibbles

Stock up on small bites so you can stay with your guests and out of the kitchen. Prosciutto sandwiches on minibaguettes served with a straightforward avocado and grapefruit salad is a light, effortless meal...and leaves a lot of space for dessert. Pink-frosted cupcakes and oversized bowls filled with pink jellybeans are outstanding sweet nibbles.

Sips

Serve a well-chilled glass of wine such as the new 2005 Red Bicyclette French Ros. Numbers to know: One particular bottle of wine pours about six servings.

Play

Get together for severe pampering...spa style! Encourage guests to leave their tension and shoes at the door. Set the mood with soft music, aromatherapy candles, and a glass of Ros. Supply baskets with plenty of pink masks, scrubs and massage creams for your buddies to appreciate. DIY or actually spoil your guests by hiring an esthetician.

Verify out a salon or beauty school for a person to carry out at-house treatments.