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In Style Parties - The Complete Guide to Easy, Elegant Entertaining
Author: Editors of In Style Magazine

Want to throw an A-list party without spending heaps of time and money? In Style Parties: The Complete Guide to Easy, Elegant Entertaining is the one-stop guide to making every event stylish and personal, and it proves once and for all that entertaining at home can be easy, fabulous, and fun. Organized in three sections, the book includes:¥... more » The basics of party preparation, including what to serve and how to create the perfect atmosphere.¥ Complete party guides for every occasion, from dinner parties for 8 to cocktail parties for 30.¥ A listing of the country+s top resources for food, drink, and dŽcor, from artisanal cheeses and exotic chocolates to flowers and flatwear. The book begins with the Basics section, which arms readers with the essentials of party planning. In thorough yet accessible detail, this section provides tips on how to plan a menu, stock a bar, set a table, serve cocktails, and feed a crowd, efficiently and with finesse. Also covered are tips on invitations, decorations, and music, which set the tone for a special occasion.The heart of the book is twenty of the most popular party guides published in In Style magazine over the last five years. Playful themes, fresh and simple recipes, sexy drinks, elegant dŽcor, handy timetables, and a non-stuffy approach make it easy to stay on top of all the little details. Readers can follow the guides closely, mix up elements from different guides to suit their unique vision, or simply use them as inspiration. The festivities, dreamed up by top celebrity party planners on both coasts, include:¥ Dinner Parties: Everything from a simple Saturday night supper to a Tuscan feast and a Mexican fiesta. ¥ Holiday Parties: Thanksgiving, holiday cocktails, and a New Year+s Eve celebration. ¥ Theme Parties: Halloween cocktails; viewing parties to enjoy at-home entertainment, from the Oscars and the Super Bowl to favorite television programs; game night; and girls+ night in. ¥ Showers: Bridal and baby showers.¥ Summer Parties: Outdoor cocktails, backyard barbeque, and luau.¥ Birthday Parties: Dinner at home, cocktails, surprise parties, theme parties, restaurant dinners, and milestone birthdays. With its elegant illustrations and vibrant images of celebrity-studded events, colorful drinks, luscious foods, and sophisticated dŽcor, In Style Parties puts the fun of parties first. This beautifully designed, all-purpose, indispensable guide shows readers how to think like a movie star while organizing like a caterer. The reward is in enjoying your own party as much as your guests. And In Style Parties makes that a reality.

ISBN-13: 9781932994117
ISBN-10: 1932994114
Publication Date: 10/11/2005
Pages: 192
Rating:

Currently 4.5/5 Stars.

4.5 stars, based on 1 rating

Publisher: InStyle
Book Type: Hardcover
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Arts & Photography >> Art >> General
Cookbooks, Food & Wine >> General
Cookbooks, Food & Wine >> Entertaining & Holidays >> General
Cookbooks, Food & Wine >> Entertaining & Holidays >> Party Planning

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