From deciding what color Converse to wear to work to determining how many Hello Kitty appliances you really need, adult life is full of hard choices.

But none so difficult as those presented by the almighty dinner party. (Which goes better with pigs in a blanket — syrah or pinot noir?)

Just do the mature thing and hire someone to plan the party for you.

Diane Mahon, dinner party planner extraordinaire, will transform you into the perfect hostess — even if your silverware doesn’t match. Her background is in advertising and fashion (tough clients to please), so she knows exactly how to make something from nothing. Simply tell her how much you want to spend and following an in-home consultation, Mahon gets to work.

Not only does she supply you with the recipes (and cooking tips), but she also shops for your table settings, figures out which guest should sit by your mute co-worker, and even gives decorating advice.

And when your friends rave about the fabulous party you’ve thrown, smile graciously and accept their praise.

After all, that’s the grown-up thing to do.

Diane Mahon (773-859-6100 or diane@dianemahon.com).