Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much for all the great recommendations! I’m going to compile a list for everyone from them soon! And the 3 random winners of the drawing are… Commenters #94 – Grace, #15 – April, and #116 – Barb. Congrats, ladies! We’ll be contacting you via email to coordinate your prize =)
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I’ve been on a bit of a party/entertaining book kick lately, and am already bracing for the exasperated looks I’m going to get when my husband sees the multiple Amazon shipments start rolling in later this week… =)
And for those of you that can feel me on this obsession, here’s a fun new giveaway just for you… we’ve got THREE author-signed copies of a truly fabulous entertaining book – the creative DIY read by Maria McBride called Party Basics for New Nesters – up for grabs! Want one?
A few projects from this book are featured above; click here for even more info & images from an earlier post. And really, the projects in this book should appeal to anyone that loves to entertain at home, not necessarily just “new nesters”!
How to Enter:
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• Post a comment here and mention a party or entertaining-related book that you especially love/would recommend to others. It can be about food, decorations, weddings, flowers, tablescapes, party favors… basically anything to do with entertaining. (And it’s fine if you want to recommend something that’s already been suggested… it will actually be interesting to see which books are the most popular!)
• Giveaway ends Thursday, October 15 at midnight PST. Winners will be announced Friday. Thanks in advance for your recommendations – and good luck!
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I love Martha Stewarts Cupcakes cookbook – every time I throw a shower or a birthday party I opt for cupcakes instead of a full cake. I feel like when I make cakes, many people pass on having a piece – but a cupcake… I’ve never seen anyone turn one of those little cuties down!
I love the Williams-Sonoma line of party books for inspiration. Heck, who am I kidding, I get inspiration everywhere … so many parties, so little time! This book looks like a must-have! Just got hired by Disney to write about parties, so more inspiration and parties can be considered research. :)
I really like the Real Simple Celebrations book. It’s got some great, easy things that anyone can do and some cool downloadable invitations available on their website.
I absolutely love anything by Martha Stewart. I also love InStyle Parties. This book looks amazing too!
I would love this book. I love anything from Martha Stewart and I also like the Barefoot Contessa.
I love Real Simple Magazine and Sandra Lee’s Entertaining cookbook. Her tablescapes are fun inspiration!
I love Real Simple magazine… and I just picked up a book from Costco believe it or not called Entertaining Simple by Matthew Mead. It has some really great ideas.
This is a great post to see what books everyone likes…I need to go on a shopping spree! :)
My In-Style Weddings book not only helped me plan my wedding, but has since been passed to each bride-to-be in my group to help them. It’s a great inspiration. :)
I have to add another recommendation for Hello Cupcake. Such cute ideas and they give me a ton of inspiration, especially for parties involving my little girl!
I am always in the lookout for new and original ideas. My favorite place is HWTM Blog. Also, anything that has to do with Daivd Tutera is always wonderful.
I would totally recommend the InStyle Party book, it gives very detailed instructions for various party themes and has great tips for throwing a wonderful party!!
I like the Real Simple Celebrations book. It has a lot of cute ideas.
I am a fan of the Colin Cowie books! Such beautiful ideas and pictures! Thanks!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Colin Cowie Chic! Not because it is anything we don’t already know but because he shows you how to make party planning manageable.
I always come straight to Hostess with the Mostess for party ideas…plus a little added inspiration from Martha Stewart.