Fete Accompli!
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, décor, 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 fêtes, 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
Copyright (C) Muze Inc
Dk Collector's Guides
A full-color visual reference to Art Deco traces the history of the movement from its origins to its diverse representations in twentieth-century art, discussing the characteristics of the art and some of its leading practitioners, and includes helpful buyer`s tips, more than one thousand photographs, and an authoritative price guide to hundreds of items, including posters, furniture, accessories, metalwork, and more.
Dk Collector's Guides 
Desks > Dk Collector's Guides
Kingston Chaise Lounge
Durable, beautiful teak makes this Kingston Teak Chaise Lounge a smart choice for the summer months.
Constructed of solid select teak wood
Versatile natural finish
Comfortable slatted lounger design
Two wheels for easy transport
Teak is resistant to rot and weathers grey when left outdoors Perfect for your backyard, patio, or poolside
Measures 13 inches tall x 77 inches long x 27.5 inches wide
Tip: Color weathers to silvery grey naturally over time; use wood treatment such as tung or linseed oil to maintain finish if desired. During normal weathering, slight cracking may occur but doesn't affect the structural integrity of the furniture.
Assembly required.
Kingston Chaise Lounge
Desks > Kingston Chaise Lounge
Mushroom Eurosuede Sofa and Loveseat Set
Update your living room, media room, or den with the contemporary and durable Mushroom Eurosuede Sofa and Loveseat Set.
Set includes one sofa and one loveseat
Constructed with a sturdy hardwood frame
Lasting Eurosuede fabric in a mushroom hue
Corner-blocked stress points
Sinuous 9-gauge steel spring seat and back suspension
Foam seating double-wrapped in bonded fiber (2 lb.)
Attached seat and back cushion
Arrives via White-Glove Delivery*
Dimensions:
Sofa: 38 inches high x 85 inches wide x 39 inches deep
Loveseat: 38 inches high x 66 inches wide x 39 inches deep
*This product will be shipped using White-Glove delivery.
Professional furniture movers will deliver the product directly into your residence, set it up where you choose, and remove the packaging materials.
(Some exceptions may apply; see FAQ page for details.)
Signature required upon delivery.
Mushroom Eurosuede Sofa and Loveseat Set
Desks > Mushroom Eurosuede Sofa and Loveseat Set
The Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City
If you know where to look, plenty of New York's array of goodies are free, or at least cheap. This unusual book tells how to get free theatre tickets, wine appreciation courses, happy-hour food, haircuts, or furniture (try the trash), among other things. The author also provides tips on how to rent a luxury apartment for way below market price and without paying a broker's fee.
The Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City
Desks > The Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City