“When the opportunity for celebrating knocks, answer the door and offer it some champagne!” says Karen Bussen. Author of the bestselling “Simple Stunning” wedding series, Bussen now directs her expert’s eye to a more intimate kind of festivity: the at-home party. Her simple stunning credo, though, remains the same: Create menus featuring wonderful ingredients in no-fuss, crowd-pleasing preparations; combine homemade and store-bought items in fresh, elegant presentations; tailor colors, tableware, and lighting for visual impact; and limit effort, expense, and waste. The book details 12 complete plans for four different kinds of parties—cocktail gatherings, casual suppers, formal dinners, and daytime get-togethers. Each plan includes food and drink menus (with recipes) as well as decor and music suggestions. Following Bussen’s advice, you’ll delight your guests while showcasing your personal style—which is what great parties are all about.
Ready to entertain again! I am inspired to send out the invitations again! Karen Bussen is creative, thoughtful and inspiring. Her ideas make me want to entertain and give me simple, effective ways to create amazing experiences for my family and friends without overwhelming myself with a tremendous amount of work. Karen’s approach makes each one of her books better than the last. Simple Stunning Parties is sure to top the best seller list!
DELICIOUS IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE! This is one fantastic book. My husband and I love to entertain at our cottage in the summer and I have used many ideas from this book. We enjoy theme-style get-togethers and I try and do tablescapes that compliment the menu and the theme. The author’s ideas are unique yet simple and it is very easy to create your own versions of her parties.My daughter made her “Bath Crystals” recipe for gifts last December in some Ikea glass jars. What a hit! The salts were wonderful house and…
Phenomenal This book is one of my favorites in Bussen’s Simple Stunning series. I have almost all of them but this parties book is the best! The recipes are easy and the ones I’ve tried are delicious and each party idea is original and so creative. And the book itself is just beautiful to have on your shelf or coffee table. Highly recommend it!