Taking at-home entertaining to an entirely new level, sophisticated L.A. hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran--recently named by Taking at-home entertaining to an entirely new level, sophisticated L.A. hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran--recently named by the Salonniere as one of the top hostesses in Los Angeles--has a gift for celebration. From the table settings to the decor to the color-coordinated menus, every party she hosts showcases a myriad of inspired elements. In her first book, she shows readers how to set the stage for eight parties, from an elegant housewarming in her Jeffrey Bilhuber-decorated home to a classic California pool party to a festive Christmas brunch. She also shares advice on palette creation--blue and white for a ladies' charity luncheon, and deep burgundies for a gentleman's wine and cigar party. Each chapter ends with tips for that theme, whether it is entertaining alfresco or having parties for a charitable purpose. Shafran also includes a guide to her party essentials: inspiration, invitations, flowers, tablescape, linens, seating, the bar, and select recipes. 洛杉矶精致的女主人Stephanie Booth Shafran最近被《沙龙》评为洛杉矶顶级女主人之一,她将家庭娱乐提升到了一个全新的水平,她有一份庆祝礼物。从餐桌布置到装饰再到色彩协调的菜单,她举办的每一场派对都展示了无数灵感元素。在她的第一本书中,她向读者展示了如何为八个派对搭建舞台,从杰弗里·比尔胡贝尔装饰的家中优雅的乔迁到经典的加州泳池派对,再到节日的圣诞早午餐。她还分享了调色板创作的建议——女士慈善午餐会用蓝色和白色,绅士葡萄酒和雪茄派对用深酒红色。每一章都以该主题的提示结束,无论是户外娱乐还是慈善派对。Shafran还包括一份派对必需品指南:灵感、邀请函、鲜花、餐桌景观、亚麻布、座位、酒吧和精选食谱。
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