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InStyle parties : the complete guide to easy, elegant entertaining all year round / by the editors of InStyle.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : Oxmoor House, 2017Edition: First editionDescription: 191 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780848752309
  • 0848752309
Other title:
  • Parties
Uniform titles:
  • InStyle.
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The basics. The invitations ; The bar ; The food ; The table ; The vibe ; The hostess -- The parties -- Dinner parties. Cozy dinner party ; Green market dinner ; Latin fusion feast ; Harvest dinner -- Holiday parties. New Year's Eve cocktails ; Mother's Day tea ; 4th of July picnic ; Thanksgiving dinner -- Occasions & theme parties. Game day fiesta ; Best friends' bunch ; Awards night bash ; Woodland baby shower -- Summer parties. Fresh summer supper ; Midsummer Mediterranean fete ; Beach house lunch.
Summary: "Throwing stylish at-home parties is easier than it sounds. With this beautiful guidebook, anyone-even the novice host or hostess-can achieve entertaining perfection without hassle. The editors of InStyle share their expert ideas for hosting 15 unique celebrations, from dinner gatherings to baby showers to holiday affairs. Find out what invitation to send, learn shortcuts for party prep, and pick up chic decorating ideas. Readers will also find a section devoted to planning: how to set the table, which wine to serve, what barware to have on hand, and more. A resource section offers the best sources for food, confections, festive decor, and more. Look no further than this gorgeous book for inspired ideas for wowing guests with minimal effort."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 793.2 I59 Available 33111008699932
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A completely revised and updated edition of the top-selling book from one of the leading beauty and fashion magazines, InStyle Parties is the must-have resource for anyone looking to host chic parties without stress or guesswork. The editors of InStyle offer their expert advice on hosting any type of celebration. Whether a baby shower, dinner gathering, or holiday affair, you'll discover how to transform your tabletop to fit the theme, get ideas for the perfect invitations, and learn the shortcuts of posh party prep. Each chapter has a menu of recipes--including a signature cocktail--a timeline of what preparation to do when to make the day-of a breeze, and a party favor or activity to keep guests entertained. This elegant, full-color book is sure to inspire and help any hostess throw a stylish at-home party right down to the napkins!

Includes index.

The basics. The invitations ; The bar ; The food ; The table ; The vibe ; The hostess -- The parties -- Dinner parties. Cozy dinner party ; Green market dinner ; Latin fusion feast ; Harvest dinner -- Holiday parties. New Year's Eve cocktails ; Mother's Day tea ; 4th of July picnic ; Thanksgiving dinner -- Occasions & theme parties. Game day fiesta ; Best friends' bunch ; Awards night bash ; Woodland baby shower -- Summer parties. Fresh summer supper ; Midsummer Mediterranean fete ; Beach house lunch.

"Throwing stylish at-home parties is easier than it sounds. With this beautiful guidebook, anyone-even the novice host or hostess-can achieve entertaining perfection without hassle. The editors of InStyle share their expert ideas for hosting 15 unique celebrations, from dinner gatherings to baby showers to holiday affairs. Find out what invitation to send, learn shortcuts for party prep, and pick up chic decorating ideas. Readers will also find a section devoted to planning: how to set the table, which wine to serve, what barware to have on hand, and more. A resource section offers the best sources for food, confections, festive decor, and more. Look no further than this gorgeous book for inspired ideas for wowing guests with minimal effort."-- Provided by publisher.

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