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Simple Stunning Parties at Home: Recipes, Ideas, and Inspirations for Creative Entertaining

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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!

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.

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!

This is one fantastic book. My husband and I love to entertain at our cottage in the summer and I have used many ideas from this book. We enjoy theme-style get-togethers and I try and do tablescapes that compliment the menu and the theme. The author's ideas are unique yet simple and it is very easy to create your own versions of her parties.

My daughter made her "Bath Crystals" recipe for gifts last December in some Ikea glass jars. What a hit! The salts were wonderful house and hostess gifts. I fully intend to pick up her other books because I have been so impressed with this one.

A quick glance through this book will inspire anyone who wants to set a gracious table and have a fun gathering. You don't need expensive items to create a table that is a conversation starter and lets the guests know that they were invited to a "special event".

This book would be a great housewarming and/or shower gift. Newlyweds will love the parties from football to oriental themes, it's a NOW book.

Here's yet another fabulous book by Karen Bussen. She's one of the most solid authors on entertaining. She could write a book on panty hose and I'd buy it. Her photographer is wonderful as well. The book combines practical advice with great picture of the finished product.

I've been following Bussen's line of books since her first release, Simple Stunning Weddings. Like the others, this book is full of beautiful pictures and decorating ideas. I especially love all of the creative ideas she presents for place-settings! This is a must-have for those of you who enjoy social gatherings in the home.

Bussen ceases to amaze one more time with her latest. The recipes are very easy to follow and taste great. It is full of so many wonderful ideas for elegant affairs at the home. I can't wait for the next Simply Stunning... Two thumbs up!

Very creative ideas and delicious recipes in this book. A great gift for anyone who likes to entertain with flair. Beautiful color photos too! Had to order it twice though, as the first book arrived damaged. But Amazon resolved it courteously and promptly.

I love this book! Karen Bussen writes practical, helpful, and fun advice to put together a great party. All of the recipes I made from the book were big hits with the party attendees, and I even make many of the recipes when not hosting a party. The ideas and recipes are easy to execute but look impressive. If you're looking for fantastic party tips and menus, or for a hostess or housewarming gift that will get good use, this book delivers.