Take the guesswork out of entertaining.
Mississippi Magazine’s “Easy Does It” expert, Patty Roper, helps conquer entertaining with this innovative, new how-to book on party planning. She takes you step by step through hosting a whirlwind season of social events from a poolside brunch or holiday dinner party, to a bridal shower or at-home wedding reception—all with ease and sophistication.
• You’ll find over 30 complete party plans with
more than 250 recipes, stunning full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow directions.
• Each event’s theme is fully implemented throughout all aspects of the party, offering instructions for creating striking table decorations, giftwrapping, and party invitations—all made with simple, everyday materials.
• Tips on general party planning and etiquette are included.
Some of the most enjoyable times of our lives are special occasions celebrated with family and friends, leaving us with precious memories. Whether it is an intimate dinner party for a few or a wedding announcement for many, entertaining is an integral part of how we live and who we are. Holidays and milestones, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and weddings, call for celebrations and gatherings with those we love. Patty Roper, entertaining expert and author of Easy Hospitality, Easy Does It Entertaining, and At the Table with Patty Roper, shares more creative and practical ideas, tablescapes, menus, and recipes for planning, organizing, and presenting memorable parties and celebrations of all sizes.
• BRUNCHES • BUFFETS • DESSERT PARTIES • DINNERS • LUNCHEONS • PICNICS •
• RECEPTIONS • TEAS • BIRTHDAYS • HOLIDAYS • SHOWERS • WEDDINGS •
Through beautiful photography showcasing elegant and over-the-top table displays and arrangements as well as simple decorating projects, the use of readily available and reasonable materials, and easily prepared recipes, Patty guides you to the perfect results with ease and confidence, inspiring your own creativity along the way. She shares etiquette rules, decorating details, simple how-to projects, cooking tips, and some surprises to make any event special.
This beautiful sourcebook helps with planning and preparing your parties and celebrations with ease, practicality, and confidence.
Now Available!
ISBN 978-1-934193-30-3 • Quail Ridge Press • 2009
33 parties • 192 pages • full-color photographs • retail $32.95
