Every occasion calls out for something extra, whether it's flowers
you set on the table, foods to honor a special gathering, or the
selection of music. For both hostess and guest, consideration of
those around you is among the most important qualities for any
enjoyable occasion. A smile and sense of humor are also essential,
and before the canapes and night lighting a good hostess is
ultimately defined by a welcoming and gracious demeanor.
In "Occasions, " designer Kate Spade invites you into her world of
easy, festive entertaining, where the emphasis is not on "the
perfect meal" but on having "the perfect time." It's a world where
laughter and conversation at dinner parties are encouraged and
where spilled red wine on the couch is no reason to stop the music.
As Kate says, "Making your guests feel at home is truly an art and
it's one worth cultivating."
Any occasion begins with preparation, and at the outset Kate
describes such basic components as lighting (votive candles are a
must); table linens, flatware, and glassware; flowers (trimmed
short and tightly massed); even bedding for overnight or weekend
guests. Party shopping lists, hors d'oeuvres and cocktail
favorites, and dinner party menus are all included. An "Alphabet of
Special Events," from baby showers to tailgate picnics, is both
anecdotal and useful for would-be hostesses everywhere.
Whether you entertain a lot or a little, and whether your style is
casual or formal, "Occasions, " with more than 230 charming
watercolor illustrations, is a handy and fresh approach to the
subject, a book to be treasured today and over the years. Above
all, at any gathering "hospitality makes for infectious fun."
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