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Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party

Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party

          
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Table of Contents:
I: FESTIVE FUNDAMENTALS. 1. Home Is Where the Party Is. Taking the Party Home. Home Cooking. Timing Is Everything. Let's Get Together. Planned in a Minute! or a Month. As Long As We're Here. And It's Good for You. Good for a Child's Heart. 2. People Make the Party. The Pulse of the Party. Organizing Your List. Less Means More. Making the Cut. There's One in Every Bunch. Gathering the People Together. You Gotta Have Friends. It's a Family Affair. Mixing Business with Pleasure. Kids Are Guests, Too. Groups and Troops. Party of Pastimes and Passions. Blending Different Groups. 3. Here's the Plan. You Could Write a Book. Let Me Count the Days. The Five Ws. Who's There? Where Are We Going? What's That? A Theme Come True. Free Association Planning. Party Theme: Gone with the Wind. Party-Planning-at-a-Glance Worksheet. The Printed Word. Delicious Details. Potluck Pleasures. Spruce Up the Site. Send in the Clowns, the Band, the Fun. Something to Take Home. Contacts, Contracts, and Costs. The Minute-by-Minute Waltz. What's in the Cards for Us? 4. Party Pooling: Sharing a Celebration. Won't You Join Me? Now It's My Turn. Celebration Committees. Diving Into the Primary Party Pool. Building Your Pool. Your Party Directory. Party Pool by the Rules. Paying Off the Pool. 5. When It's Time to Go Pro. Going Pro with Style. Signing a Consultant on the Dotted Line. A Catered Affair. Say "Cheese". They're Moving Pictures, So Move! Design Team. If You Can't Buy It! Rent It. Let Me Entertain You. Before You Sign on the Dotted Line. II: TO PARTY MEANS TO PLAN. 6. The Theme Says It All. Is a Theme Necessary? Let the Occasion Set the Theme. Kids' Play. Parties by Design. It's a Grand Old Flag. Futuristic Festivities. Using Your Surroundings. Home Is Where I Hang My Hat. Love Will Keep Us Together. Leisure Pursuits. By the Book. Couch Potato Chips. Pastime Parties. A Combination of Sights and Delights. Time Tunnel. Make Mine with a Twist. Follow Through in All You Do. 7. Banking on a Budget. Rule of Thumb. Time and Money. Distributing the Dollars. Beware of Budget Busters. Chic but Cheap Solutions. Bargain Basement Bonanzas. Hunting Those Bargains. Do It Yourself. A Borrower Be. Buried Treasures. Getting Crafty. Bring Your Own. The Early Bird Beats the Budget. 8. The Honour of Your Company! Invitation Imperatives. Formal or Funky. A Formal Flare. Creative Casual. Message in a Bottle. Innovative and Inventive Invitations. A(verage) to Z(any) Invitation Gimmicks. Respond By! Spreading the Word. By Word of Mouth. Ma Bell Invites. Hand Delivery. You've Got Mail. Printer Party Goods. 9. Tiny Bubbles: Stocking Your Bar. Top Shelf. Booze Basics. Give Me a Whiskey! Straight. The Lighter Drinks. The Wine Cellar. After-Dinner Drinks. Nonalcoholic Essentials. Taking Stock of Your Liquor Cabinet. Booze Essentials. Supplementing Your Stock. Winning Ways with Wine. Beer Barrel Polka. Tool Time. Ice Is Nice. Class with Glass. Be Responsible. 10. Setting Up Your Space. The Party Is Here. Working with Your House's Layout. Additional Party Spaces. Sit on It. It Looks Better Over There. Too Massive to Move. Hiding the Heirlooms. Cleaning and Clutter. Cleaning Away Clutter. Use Suitable Supplies. Clean Smarter, Not Harder. Off Limits. Preparing the Powder Room. The Comforts of Home. The Thoughtful Host. Park It There. Better Safe Than Sorry. 11. Ambience: Beyond Balloons and Crepe Paper. Now Hear This. Sweet Smell of Success. How Touching. A Soft Seat. A Touchy Theme. Luminous Lighting. Candlelight. Twinkle, Twinkle. Illuminating Luminarias. You Light Up My Life. Center of Attention. Clothing the Table. Unusual Place Mats. Looking at Layers. On the Level. Sensational Centerpieces. Clever Containers. III: THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS! 12. The Hospitable Host. Roll Out the Red Carpet. Meetings and Greetings. Coats, Hats, and Gifts. Something to Drink? Placing Names and Naming Places. Grab a Seat. Getting the Wallflowers off the Wall. The Most the Host Can Do. Sticky Situations. 13. Smooth Moves. Perfect Planning. Prep Chef. Keeping It Clean. Meals in Minutes. Avoiding Decorating Dilemmas. Picking Up. They're Here and Hungry. Munching Hors d'oeuvres. Keep the Drinks Moving. Plated to Perfection. Self-Serve Situations. Grazing. Not Just a Salad Bar! Here a Snack, There a Snack. IV: CLASSIC OCCASIONS. 14. The Cocktail Hour. Belly Up to the Bar. Best Cellars. Martini Madness. Champagne and Caviar. Cutting the Cheese. Beating the Balancing Act. 15. Black-Tie Affair. Turning the Table. Limiting the Guest List. Counting Courses. Creating the Cuisine. When Money's No Object. Chef's Choice. Tempting Takeout. Eliminate Experiments. Perfect Place Settings. Topping the Tablescape. Setting Up. Use Your Utensils. Wash It Down. Wiping Up. Charge It. Finishing Touches. Where Do I Sit? Center of Attention. Serving with Style. Plated Portions. Serve from the Left. Hiring Help. 16. A Day of Dining. Breakfast or Brunch for the Bunch. Bagels or Beluga. Two on a Raft and Wreck 'Em. A Balanced Brunch. Parties on the Move. Memorable Meals. Feasts with a Foreign Flair. One Taste Sensation. Bring on the Barbecue. Dining Alfresco. Backyard Banquets. Picnics with Panache. Tailgating for the Team. Tea and Crumpets. Decadent Desserts. 17. Strictly Business. Plot the Party Plan. Open Your House or! Perfect Timing. A Business Theme. RSVP Calls. Bring the Whole Family. Bill of Fare with Flair. Fun for Children of All Ages. Happy Holidays. Dressed to the Nines. Company and Community Pride. Inviting the Bigwigs. Awards and Rewards. Getting the Gold Watch. You Did a Great Job. Thanks, Mr. and Ms. Client. VI: SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS. 18. Spring Flings. Great Gardening. Garden-Fresh Food. Frolic and Fun. Landscaping the Layout. Seasonal Souvenir. Bunnies and Baskets Brunch. Bountiful Baskets Buffet. An Easter-licious Brunch. Hopping-Good Fun. Decorating the Den. Spring-Has-Sprung Souvenirs. Queen for a Day. A Spot of Tea. Command Performance. Preparing the Palace. Royal Indulgences. Paying Tribute. 19. The Heat Is On. Memorable Memorial Day. As God Is My Witness, They'll Never Go Hungry Again! Minstrels and Mirth. Enhancing the Estate. Souvenirs of the South. Life with Father. Fisherman's Feast. Antics and Activities. Decorating the Lion's Den. Alms for a King. Red, White, and Blue Barbecue Blowouts. All-American Meal. Strike Up the Band. Flying the Flag. Patriotic Party Favors. 20. Fall Festivities. Autumn Leaves and Harvest Moon Ball. Bountiful Harvest. Fall Frolicking. Fall Festoons and Autumn Adornments. Reaping the Rewards. Haunted Halloween. Goblin Goodies. Dead Man's Dance and Ghostly Gambol. Decked Out for Doom. Scary Souvenirs. Let's Talk Turkey. Bountiful Harvest. Half-Time Show. Festooning in Fall Fashion. Turkey Tokens. 21. Happy Holidays. Snowman Sock Hop. Burger, Fries, and a Shake. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree. Decking the Diner. Out of Santa's Sack. Menorahs and Dreidels. Mama's Kitchen. Songs and Stories. Decorations and Dreidels. Letting the Tradition Live On. Kwanzaa--The Symbol of Hope and Remembrance. Feast to Give Thanks. Designs of Our Past. Celebrations of Our Heritage. Symbols to Remember. Countdown to a New Year. Before It's Diet Time. Rockin' Round the Clock. Design Time. Timely Gifts. 22. Fighting the Winter Blues. Bowl Game Gambol. Box-Seat Tickets. Feeding the Fans. Scream for the Team. Show Your Team Colors. Stadium Souvenirs. The Celebration of Love. The Way to Their Hearts. I'm in the Mood for Love. Designed for Romance. Tokens of Love. Wearing of the Green. Shamrock Spread. Songs and Sass for Lads or Lass. Not Only Kathleen Gets Taken Home. VI: LIFE'S BIG EVENTS. 23. From Tots to Teens--Total Party Plans. Comic Book and Cartoon Capers. Fueling the Power Packs. Good vs. Evil Games. Heroic Hangings, Super Swags, and Dyno-Decor. Super Souvenirs. Speaking of Sports. Concession Stand. Are You Game? Furnishing the Field. Trophy Case. Music Video Visions. Entertainers Eatery. Quiet on the Set! Dressing the Set. It's a Wrap. 24. Congratulations Goes To! Love Is Still in Fashion. Fad-tastic Food. Far Out Funtime for Fashion Flops. Decoration or Disaster. Fashion Favors and Stylish Souvenirs. "G" Is for Graduation. Go for the Getups. Goodies Galore. Graduation Glorifications. Guessing Games and Go-Go Dancing. Go-Home Gifts and Gee Gaws. House Sweet House. Glad to Meet Ya! Decorative Dining. Washington Did Not Sleep Here. Don't Gild the Lily. Classy Keepsakes. VII: THE PARTY'S OOOOO-VER. 25. Saying Good-Bye. Thaaaaat's All, Folks! Here's Your Dish, What's the Hurry? Send the Party Home with Them. Watch Their Step. Emergency Road Service. Show Me the Way to Go Home! Last-Minute Party Proofing. Give Me a Ring. 26. No Rest for the Weary! Just Yet. Out, Out, Damned Spot. A Silver Earring, a Sweater, and a Shoe? They're Animals! Back by Popular Demand. Dealing with Dirty Dishes. Taking Stock. Thirty Pieces of Silver. Rental Realities. Locking the Liquor Cabinet. The Clean Team. The Morning After. Let's Clear the Air. Thanks, Neighbor! 27. Making Memories. Souvenirs to Save. Thank You One and All. How Thoughtful. Good Job! I Was So Proud. Focus on Photos. Valued Video Visions. Scrapbooking Your Party Memories. Other Photo Finishes. Extra, Extra Party News. Memories Medley. Forever Flowers. Party-Planning Critique. APPENDIXES. Appendix A. Party-Planning Worksheets. Appendix B. Party-Planning Product and Service Resources. Appendix C. Wine Selection. Appendix D. Calendar of U.S. Holidays. Appendix E. Glossary. Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780028639741
  • Publisher: Pearson Professional Education
  • Publisher Imprint: Alpha Books
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 17 mm
  • Width: 231 mm
  • ISBN-10: 002863974X
  • Publisher Date: 19 Oct 2000
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Weight: 546 gr


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