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:
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 decor, 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 decor, 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 decor, 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.