You Re All Invited

Want to cook dinner for fifteen? Have fifty people for drinks and canapés? Feed your family comforting food at lunch time?Make an elegant dinner for eight? Transport quantities of food to a picnic so it doesn't spill and crumble? In You're All Invited, Margot Henderson, who cooks for between 30 to 200 people every day, shows you how- using her panache as a caterer for Arnold & Henderson and restaurateur at London's Rochelle Canteen, and drawing on her family life with Fergus Henderson and their three children, she provides 130 easy and delicious recipes for all occasions. There are ideas for breakfast that you can face making first thing in the morning (bacon buns, spicy eggs); recipes for lunch and supper whether it's delicious things on toast or warming soups and stews (chorizo and potato stew), or Sunday roasts with perfect gravy and vegetables for a lingering lunchtime spread. Forthright and refreshing, Margot advises on how to give a drinks party with a Negroni roar - the crescendo a party reaches when everyone's happily drinking cocktails and eating canapés - and gives tips on feasting as well as packing for a picnic (the joy of Tupperware, the heaven of Scotch eggs) and making a seaside barbecue. You're All Invitedis all you need to make every meal an occasion to remember.

PANIC LESS, PLAY MORE, AND GET YOUR PARTY ON! From her rural Missouri beginnings decorating tables with cherry-tree branches to her current and much-anticipated dinners and parties that always include a "cherry on the top" surprise for her guests, Cheryl Najafi teaches others to break the rules of "proper" entertaining. With her signature wit and creativity, Najafi inspires hosts to infuse their own personal style, humor and whimsy into any occasion. Most people put all of their efforts into celebrating big events, but she believes that it's the little things in life that nurture us, making moments matter--and memorable. With You're So Invited, she shares her fresh approach to entertaining to get you planning your next--or maybe your first!--party without fretting or fussing, so you can relax and have as much fun as your guests! An inspiring book for novice and experienced entertainers alike, You're So Invited features ten beautifully photographed parties--from a chic surprise birthday to an irreverent going-away roast to an indulgent tween spa party. Every page is loaded with playful ideas that will get you thinking outside the party-planning box: --The Bar Exam: How much food and drink to have on hand for parties of 10, 20, or 30 people --Takeout's In: 10 no-fail crowd-pleasing dishes you can order in (and spruce up) --Blue-Sky Thinking: 5 foolproof tips for outdoor entertaining --Decorating the Set: 15 ideas to take your table settings from fancy to unforgettable --Turning Bites Into Delights: 20 quick-and-easy no-cook appetizers --How-To-Go-To's: Fun how-to projects like how to dress up a present, build a bountiful cornucopia, host your own Scotch tasting, and much more!

“Absolutely addictive…it’s like Agatha Christie meets Crazy Rich Asians. Amanda Jayatissa is an author you want to watch.”—Brad Thor What could be worse than your ex-boyfriend marrying your childhood best friend? Getting accused of her murder… From the award-winning author of My Sweet Girl comes a dangerously addictive thriller about a lavish Sri Lankan wedding celebration that not everyone will survive. When Amaya is invited to Kaavi’s over-the-top wedding in Sri Lanka, she is surprised and a little hurt to hear from her former best friend after so many years of radio silence. But when Amaya learns that the groom is her very own ex-boyfriend, she is consumed by a single thought: She must stop the wedding from happening, no matter the cost. But as the week of wedding celebrations begin and rumors about Amaya’s past start to swirl, she can’t help but feel like she also has a target on her back. When Kaavi goes missing and is presumed dead, all evidence points to Amaya. However, nothing is as it seems as Jayatissa expertly reveals that each wedding guest has their own dark secret and agenda, and Amaya may not be the only one with a plan to keep the bride from getting her happily ever after…

"Chilling, fast-paced, and addictive, with characters you'll both love and grow to fear. A must-read." -- Darcy Coates, author of The Haunting of Ashburn House When Cath receives her invitation to The Event--a monetised retreat for social media influencers--she can't believe her luck. Irene Jobert is the most famous influencer in the world, and now Cath will be one of the five participants chosen to stay with Irene in a renovated Transylvanian monastery. The catch? Their every move will be live-streamed to millions of people around the world. Patrons pay for constant access to their favourite social media stars: Irene, the model; Nathan, the gamer; Jules, the blogger; Daniel, the fitness guru; and Cath, the writer. Nestled halfway up a mountain, the five are isolated, with nothing but the internet to connect them to the world. That is, until eagle-eyed live-stream followers all around the globe notice a sixth participant. A dark figure lurking in the background. They thought they were alone. Perhaps they were wrong. Advanced praise for YOU ARE INVITED: "You know you've read a great horror book when, hours after you've finished reading, you're still freaked to the nth level. Sarah A. Denzil is amazing!!!" - Netgalley Reviewer "Strong 'The Haunting of Hill House' vibes, and a little bit of 'The Shining' too. It's easily one of my favourite reads of the year." - Netgalley Reviewer "Thrilling, scary and compelling." - Netgalley Reviewer "Tense, mysterious, and a modern-day ghost story. I found it impossible to put down and enjoyed it from beginning to end."- Netgalley reviewer "Wow wow wow wow! I absolutely loved this book. Easy to follow, well written, and the twist at the end....my jaw actually dropped!"- Netgalley Reviewer "I loved everything about this book! It's one of those stories that I didn't want to end. I could have crawled inside this book and lived." - Goodreads Reviewer

Whether you’re new to the do-it-yourself (DIY) scene, or an experienced artist, designer, or a style maven simply trying to find ways to make life more beautiful and fun, Erica Domesek, founder of the DIY lifestyle brand P.S.-I Made This, knows exactly what you need and shows you how! P.S.- You’re Invited… features over forty awe-inspiring DIY projects that will give you cause for celebration. And in the words of the design and style expert herself, “Don’t wait for a get together to get it together!” Get inspired to grab your girls and craft your way into a colorful Mexican fiesta, a modern girl’s game night, a perfect picnic afternoon, or a Moroccan-styled tea party. Inside you’ll find simple step-by-step instructions and a shopping guide outlining Erica’s favorite resources, ranging from the best hardware and craft stores to those secret spots where she hand picks unique materials. Each chapter features video links with how-to details, tips, and tricks. With its charming illustrations and bold, colorful layouts, P.S.- You’re Invited… has all the ideas and inspiration you’ll need for extraordinary fetes that are to DIY for.

Filled with practical guidelines for entertaining and a host of delicious recipes to suit a variety of special occasions, this brightly illustrated cookbook includes sections on finger foods and appetizers; soups, salads, and side dishes; main courses; desserts; and coolers and cocktails.

This book describes an event planner's work, discussing industries that use event planners, the skills needed for event planning, the organization of the event, and the opportunities in event planning which is a growing business.

Four best friends learn that running a party-planning business isn’t the good time they thought it would be in this fresh and funny tween novel from the authors of At Your Service and Breaking the Ice. Summer may have come and gone, but for the girls of RSVP, things are just heating up! They put together some of the best parties in town over the summer, and now the tween party-planners have been hired to plan a big-time wedding. Only problem? The Bridezilla’s demands are increasingly loony, and Sadie, Lauren, Becca, and Vi need to figure out how to handle her without going crazy themselves. But with school back in session and less time on their hands, managing the bride isn’t so easy! Lauren is having an especially hard time with the balancing act, and when her grades start to suffer, she’s seeing red. Vi’s dad has also started his new job as janitor at their middle school and really, could there be anything more mortifying than that? According to Becca—yes. Because she’s just learned that she needs braces…and she isn’t happy about it. And Sadie’s already-strained relationship with her mom has not been helped by RSVP’s raiding of Mom’s VIP bride. But when a hurricane threatens Sandpiper Beach and the first-ever RSVP wedding, all four girls must gain a new perspective fast…before this first walk down the aisle becomes their last.