"When the opportunity for celebrating knocks, answer the door and offer it some champagne!" says Karen Bussen. Author of the bestselling "Simple Stunning" wedding series, Bussen now directs her expert’s eye to a more intimate kind of festivity: the at-home party. Her simple stunning credo, though, remains the same: Create menus featuring wonderful ingredients in no-fuss, crowd-pleasing preparations; combine homemade and store-bought items in fresh, elegant presentations; tailor colors, tableware, and lighting for visual impact; and limit effort, expense, and waste.
The book details 12 complete plans for four different kinds of parties—cocktail gatherings, casual suppers, formal dinners, and daytime get-togethers. Each plan includes food and drink menus (with recipes) as well as decor and music suggestions. Following Bussen’s advice, you’ll delight your guests while showcasing your personal style—which is what great parties are all about.
Karen Bussen is a well-known New York–based wedding planner and the author of five books in STC’s "Simple Stunning" wedding series. She has been featured on Inside Edition and other TV programs, and she was the cooking and entertaining expert on the DIY Network’s Home Made Easy.
This review is from: Simple Stunning Parties at Home: Recipes, Ideas, and Inspirations for Creative Entertaining (Hardcover)
This book is one of my favorites in Bussen's Simple Stunning series. I have almost all of them but this parties book is the best! The recipes are easy and the ones I've tried are delicious and each party idea is original and so creative. And the book itself is just beautiful to have on your shelf or coffee table. Highly recommend it!
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I am a huge fan of Karen Bussen's work and this book is a great addition to her library of Simple Stunning volumes. Simple Stunning Parties at Home offers loads of super clever--and practical--tips with great, vivid photos and a writing style that hooks you at the first sentence. This is an invaluable book to have on your self! If this book doesn't get you in the mood to throw a party, I don't know what will.
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This review is from: Simple Stunning Parties at Home: Recipes, Ideas, and Inspirations for Creative Entertaining (Hardcover)
I am inspired to send out the invitations again! Karen Bussen is creative, thoughtful and inspiring. Her ideas make me want to entertain and give me simple, effective ways to create amazing experiences for my family and friends without overwhelming myself with a tremendous amount of work. Karen's approach makes each one of her books better than the last. Simple Stunning Parties is sure to top the best seller list!
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