Entertaining + Tabletop
BRUNCH IS HELL: HOW TO SAVE THE WORLD BY THROWING A DINNER PARTY
Written by Gagliano, Rico
A call to arms against BRUNCH . . . and a how-to guide for fighting back, from the hosts of the hit podcast and public radio show The Dinner Party Download Society is under threat. The culprit? BRUNCH. Not merely a forum for overpriced eggs, brunch is a leisure-time-squandering hellscape, embodying all that is soul-killing and alienating about modern life.
PIZZAZZERIE: ENTERTAIN IN STYLE: TABLESCAPES & RECIPES FOR THE MODERN HOSTESS
Written by Whitmore, Courtney
Create exceptional parties with party-planning expert Courtney Whitmore, creator of Pizzazzerie.com. Tablescapes, tips, DIY crafts, beautiful color photos, and more than 50 recipes, in an easy-to-follow format, to inspire every hostess.
HYGGE LIFE: EMBRACING THE NORDIC ART OF COZINESS THROUGH RECIPES, ENTERTAINING, DECORATING, SIMPLE RITUALS, AND FAMILY TRADITIONS
Written by Eddy, Jody
Equal parts cookbook and lifestyle guide, this cozy little book shows you how to cultivate comfort and contentment and embrace life's small pleasures with the Danish practice of hygge. Hygge (loosely translated as coziness) is centered around the idea of inviting comforting elements into day-to-day life while creating warmth, community, and intimacy.
SECOND BLOOM: CATHY GRAHAM'S ART OF THE TABLE
Written by Clark, Alexis
Artist, collector, and entertaining guru Cathy Graham shares her secrets for gracious living and memorable get-togethers in Second Bloom. Graham covers the essential elements that make every event shine--flowers, paper components, table setting, and food presentation.
AT HOME AT HIGHCLERE: ENTERTAINING AT THE REAL DOWNTON ABBEY
Written by The Countess of Carnarvon
Written by the current lady of the manor, this book gives complete access to the world-renowned historic country house and showcases the art of entertaining, past and present. Highclere Castle, famed as the setting for Downton Abbey, is the epitome of how we imagine the perfect English country house.
WABI-SABI WELCOME: LEARNING TO EMBRACE THE IMPERFECT AND ENTERTAIN WITH THOUGHTFULNESS AND EASE
Written by Pointer Adams, Julie
"An antidote to the veneer of perfectionism so often presented by books of its kind, Wabi-Sabi Welcome offers readers license to slow down and host guests with humility, intention, and contentment." --Nathan Williams, founder of Kinfolk Wabi-Sabi Welcome is sharing a pot of tea with friends. It is preparing delicious food to nourish, not to show off.
50 YEARS OF CHRISTMAS TABLES: STORIES TOLD THROUGH PORCELAIN BY ROAYL COPENHAGEN
Written by Christensen, Lone Rahbek
Since its founding in 1775, every single piece of china from Royal Copenhagen has borne the now world-famous logo with its three waves. They symbolize the Danish straits of Great Belt, Little Belt and the Sound.
ENTERTAINING IS FUN!: HOW TO BE A POPULAR HOSTESS
Written by Draper, Dorothy
- Originally published in 1941, Dorothy Draper extends her decorating philosophy to hosting and proves that living well never goes out of fashion - Companion guide to Decorating Is Fun!: How To Be Your Own Decorator - Filled with tips, advice and delightful anecdotes with a new introduction by acclaimed designer Carleton Varney, Draper's protege - A must-have for fans and followers of both Dorothy
IT'S ALL IN THE TIMING: PLAN, COOK, AND SERVE GREAT MEALS WITH CONFIDENCE
Written by Monaghan, Gail
At the outset of her career, acclaimed food writer and cooking instructor Gail Monaghan graduated from culinary school knowing a multitude of professional techniques and boasting a vast repertoire of delicious recipes. But alone in her own kitchen, she quickly realized that orchestrating "dinner for company" wasn't as simple as it seemed.At the outset of her career, acclaimed food writer and cooking instructor Gail Monaghan graduated from culinary school knowing a multitude of professional techniques and boasting a vast repertoire of delicious recipes. But alone in her own kitchen, she quickly realized that orchestrating dinner for company wasn't as simple as it seemed.
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