What Goes with What for Parties : Planning Made Easy

by Niles, Bo

• ISBN13: 9781892123961
• ISBN10: 1892123967
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: Intl Pub Marketing

Summary

What is your entertaining style? Do you like to give a formal party with just the right table setting? Or do you like a casual atmosphere with home-made decorations? What Goes With What for Parties asks all the right questions and then provides all the right answers to make your next party a smash hit! Learn about dressing your table and the various types and patterns of china, flatware, and crystal. Learn about table linens and how to fold napkins into various shapes. Learn about the proper principles for setting and decorating a table, including centerpieces, candles, and flowers. Learn how to set up a bar, including when to use a highball, tumbler, or goblet, and much, much more. This handy book includes sample invitations, RSVPs, thank you notes, and many charts to keep you organized and to have all of the pertinent information at your fingertips. Best of all, in the back of the book is a Party Planning Packet ready for photocopying. Complete the charts for a party you are planning and you will have all the information you need when you go shopping. Book jacket.

Author Biography

An editor and writer who specializes in design and decoration, Bo Niles is a former senior editor for Country Living. She also credits editorial positions with Mademoiselle, House Beautiful, American Home, and House and Garden. Ms. Niles is the author of several design books

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
How Do You Like to Entertain?	1	(10)
What Do You Want to Spend?
What Party Style Are You?
What Kind of Party Do You Want to Give?	11	(10)
Buffets
Coffee Afterward?
Cocktail Parties
Calling in the Pros
Kids' Parties
Entertaining Outdoors
Who Are You Going to Invite?	21	(8)
A Congenial Mix
Should I Send an Invitation, or Can I Call Instead?
Where Will Everyone Sit?
Putting Guests at Ease
What Is Everyone Going to Talk About?
How to Be a Good Guest
How Much Time Do You Need to Plan the Party?	29	(6)
What Should I Wear?
To Decorate or Not to Decorate?
What Happens When It Rains or Snows?
Is Your Home Ready to Receive Your Guests?
After the Party
What Are You Going to Serve?	35	(4)
Plan Your Menu Early
Shop Early for Everything You Need
Include Some Ready-Made Dishes
Set Up a Cooking Schedule
What Drinks Will You Serve?	39	(10)
Coffee and Tea
Wine
Beer
After-Dinner Drinks
What About the Bar?
How Will You Set the Table?	49	(14)
Plates
Flatware and Silverware
Glasses and Crystal
Table Linens
Caring for Your Linens
The Art of Napkin Folding
Setting the Table
Appendix A Party Planning Charts and Worksheets	63	(24)
Calling in Professional Help
The Guest List
Getting Ready for a Party
Setting Up for a Party
Setting Up a Picnic, Barbecue, or Other Outdoor Party
Countdown to a Party: The Ultimate Party
Planning Guide
The Menu Countdown
The Basic Bar
Types of China
Table and Tablecloth Dimensions
Designing the Table Setting
Removing Stains from Table Linens
Appendix B Floor Plan Pages	87	(2)
Appendix C Some ``Entertaining'' Words	89	(4)
Appendix D Resources	93	(5)
Bibliography	98	(1)
Index	99	(6)
Party Planning Packet	105