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| Fete Accompli!: The Ultimate Guide To Creative Entertaining | 
 enlarge | Authors: Lara Shriftman, Elizabeth Harrison, Karen Robinovitz
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 348485
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 8 x 1
ISBN: 140004748X
Dewey Decimal Number: 642.4
EAN: 9781400047482
ASIN: 140004748X
Publication Date: August 31, 2004
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Product Description
Throwing a successful party requires a lot more than a well-stocked bar and good music. As public relations experts whose job it is to produce events that make a lasting impression, Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison know it’s the details that make the difference. Now you, too, can organize any party, for 10 guests or 1,000, on a budget of $50 or $500,000, from creating the concept right down to saying goodbye at the end of the night. Chic tips, creative ideas, irresistible recipes, and all the countless ingredients that make a party sizzle are at your fingertips in this hip and handy guide to becoming an event planner extraordinaire. You’ll find the experts’ best advice on:
Creating a concept and a budget for any kind of party
Choosing the right location, whether you keep it cozy at home, camp out at the beach, or rent a local club
Designing invitations, from classic to kitschy
Setting the mood with lighting, music, flowers, furniture, decor, and all the little touches that make a party extra fab
Stocking a thirst-quenching home bar, whipping up smart cocktails, and thinking of innovative ways to serve it all up in style
Whetting the appetites of your guests, using insider secrets from chefs and tips on how to make fast food sophisticated, with sample menus for classic cocktail parties, luncheons, late-night bashes, and more
Being a flawless host—or guest—with proper etiquette guidelines, gift ideas, Table Setting 101, and the 411 on posing for the camera
Producing a party from beginning to end with colorful case studies and detailed instructions for eight fierce fetes, such as a Hamptons-style clambake, a Barbie theme party, an Indian dinner on a $200 budget, and a mani-pedi party
Re-creating our favorite drinks and dishes from the best restaurants and bars all over the world, like Nobu, Asia de Cuba, Trader Vic’s, Bungalow 8, the Delano Hotel, and Indochine
Getting what you need. There’s a complete resource guide in the back, not to mention savvy tips from Puff Daddy, Russell Simmons, Lara Flynn Boyle, David Copperfield, Hugh Jackman, and Donald Trump.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Very Useful Tool Even For small Budgets April 7, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The number one thing I love about this book is does not give a cookie cutter approach to party planning. The ideas in the book are edgy, original and very doable. Yes, there are some very large budget ideas in here but any of them can be scaled down for someone hosting a party at their home. The book is very to the point, not wordy and it is really a great tool. Lots of bullets and lists so you can grab what you want to know. The stories about the celebrity parties they threw are meant to inspire you to think out the box when it comes to food, decor and venue.
WHAT A PARTY! October 19, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
An amazing way to scheme, design and create an amazing party! So many fun and dazzling ideas to trump yourself the ultimate hostess! Chic tips are cool and interesting with many tips you would never consider. Chapter 5 (We'll drink to that) was so useful. Loved it!
Highly Recommend! October 19, 2005
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
For a guy who knows nothing about planning an event, I felt that this book was truly helpful. I bought this book because I decided to throw a birthday party for a friend of mine and while I pride myself on being able to pick a great wine I don't know the first thing about throwing a creative party. Fete Accompli helped me come up with a theme, create a cool invite and throw a great party...within my budget. For someone who needs guidance with all aspects of an event this is the book for you .. The best part is you can pick & choose what you need help with ..
AMAZING! October 19, 2005
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
reading this book has really changed the way i throw a party! i have learned how a few simple tricks can really transform my home into an "event space", and the best part is you dont have to spend alot of money!!! my invitations, menu, and music are now so inspired...you wont believe the difference a little bit of creativity makes. before your next party, definetely check this book out!
I'M IMPRESSED !!!!!!! October 19, 2005
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
What can I say ? This book has it all for me.. Brilliant ideas, incredible tips, fantastic photos and recipes. Besides being inspired to have a party right this second i was fascinated about reading about this company and all they are capable of. I bought this book because last month I had a dinner party and while it was chic and intimate I felt as if something was missing. I needed to add a little something to my regular menu and decor ... and now I have thousands of options. Thank you Lara & elizabeth.
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