I’m really excited to share a great book by cooking & entertaining guru Erika Lenkert as part of our giveaway today! It’s called The Last-Minute Party Girl and is a fun, ultra-hip, how-to read that’s full of fabulous advice, witty anecdotes, and tons of great recipes. Here are just a couple of the of many rave reviews for The Last-Minute Party Girl :
"The Last-Minute Party Girl puts the FUN back into FUNctions. It’s a lively resource for those who like to entertain with style, but don’t have the time (not to mention the pocketbook) to turn a simple soiree into their raison d’etre for a month."
- Glynis Costin , Party Girl, Mother of Two, and West Coast Bureau Chief, In Style Magazine
"Erika Lenkert’s recipes for tossing fabulous parties are equal parts sexy, sweet, spicy, and sassy. With hilarious stories and an insider’s approach, The Last-Minute Party Girl is the ultimate handbook for hosting the perfect party."
- Peter Davis , Editor at Large, Paper Magazine
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The book’s 10 chapters include things like Party Girl Etiquette, Vibe by Design (setting the scene), Painless Party Planning, A-List Appetizers, and The Party-Girl Pantry (survival supplies & shortcuts that will keep you stocked & prepared for even unexpected gatherings).
And speaking of supplies , you’re going to need something to help you stock up on some party girl must-haves of your own… so how does a $100 gift card to cb2 or Crate&Barrel sound?!
TODAY’S GIVEAWAY PRIZES INCLUDE:
FIRST PRIZE : Author-signed copy of The Last Minute Party Girl + a $100 gift card to your choice of cb2 or Crate&Barrel
SECOND PRIZE : Author-signed copies of The Last Minute Party Girl for 4 more lucky readers
HOW TO ENTER:
• Post a comment here. Tell us what you’d spend your winnings on, share your own favorite party advice, or just say anything!
• Enter by Thursday, April 17th at midnight PST. Be sure to login or include your email address (won’t be published) so that we can contact you if you win. Good luck!
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I’d buy some dishes to go with a new colorscheme I’ve been wanting to do in my kitchen.
I need new knives, it is a pretty sad state. I can hardly slice a tomato.
fingers crossed!
How fun…sounds like a great book. I’d go for some summery outdoor goodies. Love C&B!!!!
Oh… I love that book. I would spend the GC on these fabulous candlesticks i have been lusting over.
Does she include any tips for us tea party fanatics? I look forward to reading the book. And I would buy wine glasses at Crate and Barrel because I am always breaking them!
I move in a few weeks and I could use a million things! Crate and Barrel has this great doormat (Riviera Stripe) that I’ve been eyeing. And cb2 has a really cute 15 minute hourglass that I want. So I guess it’d be difficult for me to choose between the two!!!
I would love to win this, as the summer approaches we will have lots of parties. I can definitely use this! Thanks for the great give away!
Would definitely buy a new martini shaker and set of glasses — I haven’t been able to throw a decent party since I broke my old shaker!
This book sounds great! I would love to get the new Marble Fossil Board at Crate&Barrel.
I am giving a 75th birthday party for my grandpa, my son’s 2nd birthday party, a graduation party for my sister and a farewell party for my friend all in the next 4 weeks. I could sure use some inspiration!!!
My husband and I are still students (well, okay, he is the student in medical school while I am the student of someone-has-to-pay-the-bills :) We definitely live on a tight budget but my love for entertaining usually tightens that budget even more! Now that it is getting warmer, a nice porch party sounds glorious. I would decorate with Crate and Barrel items:
Huron Lantern
Cold Beverage Jar
Table in a Bag
Square Melamine Plates
and
Cutout Line Lights
This would make for a comfortable and classy porch get-together! Thanks!
What a fun book! I have been dying for some bright white dishes, so I would definitely use the card for those!
So we’re moving at the end of this month, and the highlight of our new apartment is that it has an actual DINING ROOM! So I already have a table, chairs, china cabinet, kitchen island all bookmarked at C&B!
I think I would splurge on some new glassware. The book looks terrific