How to Set a Table

Author: Potter Gift
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 045149802X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
This hip, fabric-covered guide includes creative ways to style a table--whether for a sit-down dinner, cocktail party, brunch buffet, picnic in the park, and other fun get-togethers Whether you live in a small apartment or sprawling suburban kitchen, How to Set a Table features stylish, modern ideas for welcoming family and friends in your home. This gift book, wrapped in a pretty, printed fabric, serves as a practical step-by-step guide to entertaining--with extra information on etiquette, place setting basics, centerpieces, mixing and matching, essential glassware, and napkin folds. With unexpected ideas for using all the great tableware you can find at flea markets, chain stores, or around the house, How to Set a Table updates a classic topic for a new generation of hosts.

The Art of the Table

Author: Suzanne Von Drachenfels
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684847329
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 598

Book Description
"Home Comforts" meets Miss Manners in this elegant, comprehensive guide to the table -- an invaluable resource for every aspect of formal and informal dining and entertainment. 130 line drawings throughout. 16 pages of color photos.

The Scandinavian Home

Author: Niki Brantmark
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782494119
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover classic and contemporary Scandinavian style with specially commissioned photography of homes in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Discover classic and contemporary Scandinavian style with specially commissioned photography of homes in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Scandinavia is famous for its distinctive style: homes are pared-back and simple, and form and function are combined to create aesthetically pleasing and practical interiors. Scandinavians are inspired by light, having an abundance of it in summer but so little of it in winter, and house designs tend to maximize the amount of natural light that enters the home, and allow the inhabitants to make the most of outdoor life during the summer. Similarly, nature and the weather are major influences: homes are made warm and cozy for the freezing winter months—not just literally with log burners, but also through incorporating wood and natural materials. Here Niki Brantmark, owner of the interior design blog My Scandinavian Home, presents a wide-ranging collection of these beautiful homes and explores how the Scandinavian lifestyle is reflected in them all. The first chapter, Urban Living, features styles ranging from minimalist to bohemian, and pale palettes to dramatic dark colors. By contrast, the Country Homes tend to have a softer, calmer feel, through color and textiles, in line with a slower pace of life. Finally, the spectacular Rural Retreats include a mountain cabin, beach house, and rustic summer cottage, and demonstrate how having somewhere to escape to is so important to many Scandinavians. This collection of stunning interiors will put Scandi style within every reader’s reach.

Table Elegance: A Beginner's Guide to Setting the Perfect Table

Author: Elizabeth Jimenez
Publisher: Elizabeth Jimenez
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
Table Elegance is a comprehensive beginner's guide that unveils the art of setting the perfect table. From selecting the right dinnerware and arranging flatware with precision to creating captivating centerpieces and accommodating special considerations, this guide offers practical insights for transforming any meal into a memorable dining experience. With a focus on aesthetics, functionality, and personal touches, "Table Elegance" empowers hosts to master the subtleties of table setting, encouraging creativity and experimentation to elevate every gathering.

Home Made Lovely

Author: Shannon Acheson
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493428225
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Everyone wants a home that is beautiful and clutter free. But most of us are unsure how to get there without breaking the bank. Popular interior designer Shannon Acheson takes the guesswork out of creating a lovely home. Home Made Lovely is a mind-set: decorating should be about those who live there, rather than making your home into a magazine-worthy spread. Shannon walks you through how to · decorate in a way that suits your family's real life · declutter in seven simple steps · perform a house blessing to dedicate your home to God · be thankful for your current home and what you already have · brush up on hospitality with more than 20 actionable ideas that will make anyone feel welcome and loved in your home In Home Made Lovely, Shannon meets you right where you are on your home-decorating journey, helping you share the peace of Christ with family members and guests.

Table Settings

Author: Alberto Pinto
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN: 9780847834808
Category : Table setting and decoration
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Originally published in French as Tables: Alberto Pinto in 2009 by Editions Flammarion"--T.p. verso.

Tablescapes: Setting the Table with Style

Author: Kimberly J. Schlegel Whitman
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 142361397X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
In Tablescapes: Setting the Table with Style and Flair, socialite, high-end event planner, and consummate hostess Kimberly Schlegel Whitman shows how to set the stage for special-occasion meals by setting a beautifully creative table with flair and panache. Featuring some of the most exquisite china, silver, and crystal, Whitman shows how she develops decorating themes appropriate for any occasion-from sit-down dinners for a few guests or buffets for many, to bridal and baby showers, holiday dinners with the family, and al fresco parties at the beach. Personalized table coverings are one of her specialties, and this book has a plethora of ideas.

Setting the Table

Author: Danny Meyer
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061868248
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
The bestselling business book from award-winning restauranteur Danny Meyer, of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake Shack Seventy-five percent of all new restaurant ventures fail, and of those that do stick around, only a few become icons. Danny Meyer started Union Square Cafe when he was 27, with a good idea and hopeful investors. He is now the co-owner of a restaurant empire. How did he do it? How did he beat the odds in one of the toughest trades around? In this landmark book, Danny shares the lessons he learned developing the dynamic philosophy he calls Enlightened Hospitality. The tenets of that philosophy, which emphasize strong in-house relationships as well as customer satisfaction, are applicable to anyone who works in any business. Whether you are a manager, an executive, or a waiter, Danny’s story and philosophy will help you become more effective and productive, while deepening your understanding and appreciation of a job well done. Setting the Table is landmark a motivational work from one of our era’s most gifted and insightful business leaders.

Table Settings

Author: James Lapine
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573617263
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
This easy to produce, wildly funny comedy is about three generations of a Jewish family. All the fast paced action takes place around an all purpose dining table, sometimes a restaurant table and other times the dining table of a Jewish mother to end all Jewish mothers. Other characters include an exceedingly irreverent younger son, his martini swilling older brother who is married to a shiksa, and the older brother's two kids. Table Settings, a highly acclaimed and long running Off Broadway success is an hysterical look at an American family.

Etiquette: The Least You Need to Know

Author: Jamila Musayeva
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
ISBN: 9780578447704
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." Have you ever heard this saying? Before we get a chance to say a word, our gestures and manners have already spoken for us. Though some of the rules of good manners change, others remain constant. This book is about the constants: the least you need to know to make a good first impression. As Clarence Thomas once said, "Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot." Use this book as a master key to open those doors.