The Pleasure of Your Company: Entertaining in High Style

By Courtney Dreslin, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Stephen Karlisch, et al.

Book Overview

An expert in the field of entertaining, Kimberly Schlegel has created a book brimming with ideas, inspirations, how-tos, invaluable tips, and creative ideas for parties of all kinds. More than twenty... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586853147
• ISBN13: 9781586853143
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.6" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up

Customer Reviews

Highly Creative Entertaining

Kimberly Schlegel enjoys traveling as it provides her with inspiration for writing and entertaining. In The Pleasure of Your Company, she celebrates everything from luncheons to high-society bashes. Dinners, parties for pets and Wild West themes are all part of the pleasure. Kimberly Schlegel's mother has also greatly influenced this work with her ideas for personalizing occasions for the guest of honor. She once flew in roses from England because they were named after the Princess Michael of Kent. This was for a luncheon in her honor. The Basic Buffet, The Memorable Meal, Glamorous Gala, Special Occasion Parties and Themed Parties are all included. There are lists of possible occasions to host a party like Tea Time, Pet's birthdays, Anniversaries, Wedding Showers, Book Releases and Ladies Luncheons. Some of the highlights of the book include hostess checklists, theme ideas and how to make a guest list and send out invitations. The first party is an extravagant doggie bash complete with bone-shaped cookies with messages like "Thank you for stopping by to wag your tail." Recipes for Puff Pastry Dog Bones and Homemade Dog Biscuits are also included. A Night in Seville is shown in all its extravagance and then a party fit for a princess follows. What makes this book especially fun are the recipes included in each section and many of the delicious offerings don't require you to hunt down exotic ingredients. The fascinating chocolate coffee cups set atop a cookie saucer look delightful and delicious. You can really make the Lemon Napoleon with Fresh Fruit quite easily with frozen puff pastry. If you don't want to host your own party at home or find a location to decorate, hosting a party at a restaurant is always an option. But then again, why not host a party outside at your home in the Hamptons. The Book Party looks like a great reason to finish that novel and delicious food and music makes the party memorable. Imagine creating a party with a peppermint theme, complete with strawberries and peppermint ice cream. The Debutante Ball has an amazing display of pink rose arrangements set in the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom. Of all the party ideas in the book, the outdoor parties seemed to really get my attention and the recipes all look delicious. ~The Rebecca Review

The Pleasure of this Great Book!

This book is style and grace personified. Plus, it looks gorgeous on any coffee table. Ms. Schlegel-Whitman has captured the essence of what makes entertaining so fun and glamorous. From A Luncheon Fit for a Princess, to a holiday Peppermint-themed get together to a gala for a chic fashion designer, this book gets it right on ever page. In fact, all 200 pages are both magical and inspirational. Ms. Schlegel-Whitman is truly a brilliant hostess and author. Buy a few copies - you'll want to give them as special gifts, too!

Fantastic book!

This book was not only interesting and creatively done, but fun to read as well. The photographs are beautiful and the ideas for entertaining are amazing. I bought a book for myself and liked it so much that I bought one for everyone on my Christmas list.