You're Invited: Classic Elegant Entertaining

About this book

In her first book noted hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran shares her secrets for planning and giving brilliantly executed parties at home. 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 gentlemans 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.