In this follow-up to "The Apron Book," Geisel shares her own and others' stories and memories from the linen closet. Stories are accompanied by photos of the tablecloths, napkins, and other table linens passed from generation to generation.
The authors believe that everything about a meal should reflect the season in which it's eaten. In this book they shop not only for seasonal ingredients but for table decorations, and then guide us through the creation of a summertime tea-for-two party in a meadow, a tailgate party for fall, asparagus centerpieces for spring, and apple-and-clove ...
In Tablescapes: Setting the Table with Style and Flair, socialite, high-end event planner, and consummate hostess Kimberly Schlegel Whitman shows how to set the stage for special-occasion meals by setting a beautifully creative table with flair and panache. Featuring some of the most exquisite china, silver, and crystal, Whitman shows how she ...
A definitive manual on the art of napkin folding and table setting. Includes step-by-step instructions and colour photographs on how to make 80 fantastic napkin shapes, including a melon, unicorn, tent, banana and swaying palm; and ten super table settings added to further spark the reader's creative skills. In addition, there is advice on ...
No well-dressed table is complete without an expertly folded napkin adorning each diner's place, giving guests an enticing hint of the culinary delights to come. Now anyone can experience a touch of elegance, whether on a lavish holiday spread or for simply dressing up everyday meals, with the dozens of forms displayed here, from the classic Roll ...
From the experts at "Victoria" magazine, this collector's edition beautifully illustrates how to re-create the holidays of a gentler, more elegant era. Nostalgic decorating tips, thoughtful packaging ideas, memorable recipes, and pictorials from charming shops and country inns all invoke the spirit of Christmas with that special Victorian touch.
The authors of Forks, Knives & Spoons and Birdhousing turn their attention to the dining table, where they go beyond place settings to lend stylish flair to both formal and casual meals. Each of the featured settings is accompanied by detailed information about plates, flatware, and centerpieces. As a bonus, 30 recipes for dishes featured in the ...
"Home Comforts" meets Miss Manners in this elegant, comprehensive guide to the table -- an invaluable resource for every aspect of formal and informal dining and entertainment. 130 line drawings throughout. 16 pages of color photos.
This book contains inspired table settings for all occasions, from Christmas dinners to children's parties, beach barbecues to birthday buffets. How much better food tastes when it is thoughtfully presented at a beautifully set table. Table decoration creates an atmosphere of hospitality, conviviality and style, and makes your guests feel truly ...
Ever since the fabulous Fiestaware comeback of the 1980s. retro tableware has been popular with collectors and mainstream magazines alike. Illustrated with dramatic original photography by Thomas Stewart, Modern Retro Table Style contains numerous examples of 1950s functionalism married with the sophistication of 1970s style, and with the ...
Now readers can serve with style using this book of step-by-step instructions for garnishing any type of food. All techniques illustrated with color photos.
In collaboration with photographer Joshua Greene (Lee Bailey's Country Weekends), journalist Shelia Chefetz presents a unique book that turns the dining experience into a feast for the senses. 250 full-color illustrations.
Filled with gorgeous photography and inspiring instruction, Taunton's latest "Idea Book" will help anyone create an amazing backdrop for their next get-together. Whether it's for an intimate dinner party or a bustling family reunion, Natalie Ermann Russell shows homeowners how to create a wonderful variety of inviting outdoor spaces, from a fully ...
Dinner parties at your own home are always a special occasion. This volume will help make them even more special by providing instructions and inspiration for creating your very own beautiful table toppers, coasters, place settings, and more. "Oh Sew Easy Table Toppers" presents expert advice and ideas for fabric and colour themes, bindings, hems, ...
The first Martha Stewart entertaining book of the 21st century celebrates the best ideas, projects, and recipes from more than ten years of entertaining-related features in "Martha Stewart Living" magazine. 150 full-color photos.
From Susie Fishbein, author of the most popular kosher cookbook series ever, comes a tantalizing new volume tailored for the time constrained cook in all of us! Featuring the high quality approach associated with the first three volumes, Fishbein serves up uncompromisingly delicious recipes that are short on prep and long on taste and eye appeal. ...
Sharing food is the universal expression of friendship and hospitality, and much of the enjoyment of inviting friends and family to join in a meal is the pleasure of preparing it, making the table look inviting as well as the food delicious. A beautifully laid table provides an inviting ambience that both welcomes the guests and complements the ...
Anyone who enjoys entertaining is sure to be inspired by these objects of charm and history, which bring elegance and finesse to any table. Among the list of items profiled in the book are numerous types of plates (from country stoneware to fine bone china), stemware (from fine crystal aperitif glasses to hand cut ruby quartz goblets), flatware ...
Ron Morgan is well known as an innovative floral designer. Here, he demonstrates the beauty and versatility of clear glass vessels in home decorating. Whether filling glassware with flowers, shells, vegetables, nuts, fruits, or unusual plant materials, the end result is fun, casual, easy, and affordable. Morgan provides templates from his original ...
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