Entertaining at Home presents gatherings in the homes of leading tastemakers from the worlds of interior design, architecture, culinary arts, and society including Lynn Wyatt, Suzanne Kasler, and Julia Reed, among others who show readers how best to entertain with flair and finesse.
Many of us are reclaiming the lost art of cooking at home. Ronda Carman, a seasoned cook who is on the Salonniere 100 list of America s best party hosts, demonstrates how a well-stocked pantry allows you to easily create beautifully seasoned dishes.
Many of us are reclaiming the lost art of cooking at home. Ronda Carman, a seasoned cook who is on the Salonniere 100 list of America's best party hosts, demonstrates how a well-stocked pantry allows you to easily create beautifully seasoned dishes.
'...you'll find inspiration leaping off of each and every page. Alongside entertaining and decorating tips, each designer also shares what style means to them. It is so refreshing to hear how the interpretation of one impactful word can vary based on the individual- and seeing their definition directly next to their personal taste is a total treat. ~ RueMag.com Ronda Rice Carman's blog, All the Best , is a must-read for everyone interested in stylish living. Now so is her book, which takes readers inside the homes of 50 --that's right, 50!--leading designers. ~ House Beautiful Each page is filled with inspiring home design, ideas for entertaining, and imagery that invites readers to explore the idiosyncrasies of design while infusing their homes with individuality and flair. ~ Houston Lifestyles & Homes A beautifully photographed compilation of the philosophies of leaders in the [interior design] field. ~ Culture Map Houston Written by All the Best blogger Ronda Rice Carman, this book is a nifty peek into the world of interior design, showcasing several designers from various regional locations--and a foreword by none other than the Martha Stewart. ~CS Interiors Though based on Scotland, Ronda (an American) has had her finger on the pulse of the American interior design world like no one else and she was really the only one who could write a book about how designers live in their own homes. ~Surroundings Blog It is an insightful look at the Who's Who of today's top design talent and how they live and decorate their own homes. The beautiful photos and the breadth of designer tips for gracious living that fill each chapter are going to make this a must have for all design devotees. ~Michael Devine, thedevinelife.blogspot a sumptuous tabletop accent as well as an informative look into how 50 designers on both sides of the Atlantic live their work. ~Indulge Magazine The most striking thing about the book, is the similarity, a common thread that weaves its way throughout the answers each designer gives to Ronda's queries. We are a homogeneous lot indeed. Scented candles, beautiful bed linens, flowers such as orchids, peonies, roses are the favorites, and pink and white flowers are the preferred colors. A love of entertaining (by way of dinner and cocktail parties) prevails; books and art work are a big part of the lifestyle designers at home eschew. ~ The Visual Vamp This awesome book is a true peek under the tent of designers in their own home. There is no better way to learn tricks of the trade than seeing how the pros to it! ~the Naptime Chef