Party Confidential

by Vespa, Jeff; Shriftman, Lara; Harrison, Elizabeth; Morgenson, Lara

• ISBN13: 9780821257807
• ISBN10: 0821257803
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-11-03
• Publisher: Bulfinch

Summary

The stars of the UPN show "Get This Party Started" provide an all-access pass to some of their most exclusive and creative A-list events. Packed with imaginative tips and suggestions, "Party Confidential" is sure to inspire unique and extraordinary get-togethers of all kinds. Includes food & drink recipes. 250 color photos.

Author Biography

Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison are the principals at the high-profile public relations, special events, and marketing firn Harrison & Shriftman, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Famous for branding companies, marketing, and generating A-list publicity, their special events division has produced many highly publicized events. Their first book Fete Accompli was published last year.

Table of Contents

Introduction
10 No-Fail Party Tips	p. 6
The Parties
Organically Good: A Dinner Party at Home	p. 8
Oh, Sugar! A Delicious Party	p. 20
Sitars & Samosas: The Perfect Indian Fete	p. 30
Afternoon Splash: Sun & Fun, Poolside	p. 44
For the Tweety Birds: A Mellow Yellow Shopping Soiree	p. 58
Party Princess: A Kid's Birthday	p. 72
Let the Fur Fly!: A Party for a Dog's Best Friend	p. 84
Poker Party: Boys' Night Out	p. 98
Shaken & Stirred: A Classic Cocktail Party	p. 112
It's a Pleasure Doing Business: A Product Launch Party	p. 126
From Our Files
Theme Parties	p. 140
Partying for a Good Cause: How to Turn Any Event into a Fund-Raiser	p. 142
Toasts of the Town	p. 144
The Ultimate Hollywood Hostess: Dani Janssen	p. 145
Best Host Gifts	p. 146
Budget and Seal the Deal: Negotiating the Contract	p. 149
Recipes
Drink Recipes	p. 154
Food Recipes	p. 159
Resource Guide	p. 170
Acknowledgments	p. 174
Photo Credits	p. 174
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