Party Resources
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We will soon be offering for sale educational CDs with party decorating tips, photographs and other resources specifically themed to designated seasons, holidays and occasions. Be on the lookout!
Books
Since my first career was that of an English teacher, I can never stress enough the value of strong research as you prepare for any new venture. This is no less important in party planning and decorating than in preparing for a mathematical project. I just happen to think it’s a lot more fun!
Below is a list of just a few of the books that I have found helpful in my party preparations. You don’t have to buy these books in order to enjoy them. Most of them are available through your public library systems. Enjoy the great pictures and ideas!
- The Best Party Book: 1001 Creative Ideas for Fun Parties by Penny Warner.
Deephaven, Minnesota: Meadowbrook Press; 1992. - Big Birthdays by David Tutera,
New York: Time-Warner Books, 2006. - The Children’s Party Book by Marion Haslam and Carol Deacon.
Bath, UK: Paragon Publishing, 2005. - Christopher Lowell, The Hassle-Free Host: Super-Simple Tablescapes and Recipes for Stunning Parties by Christopher Lowell with Frances Schultz.
New York: Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 2004. - Do It For Le$$! Parties: The How-To Cookbook and Guide to Catering Your Own Party for 12 To 75 Guests by Denise Vivaldo with Cindie Flannigan, Martha Hopkins, and Andy Sheen-Turner.
Waco, Texas: Terrace Publishing, 2005. - Entertaining All Year Round by Marjorie Reed with Kalia Lulow.
New York: Ballantine Books, 1983. - Entertaining by Malcolm Hillier.
New York: DK Publishers, 1997. - Family Fun's Parties by Deanna F. Cook and the Experts at Family Fun Magazine.
New York: Hyperion, 1999. - Good Things for Easy Entertaining by Editors of Martha Stewart Living.
New York: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, 2003. - Holiday Entertaining for Dummies by Elizabeth Netedu Kuball, editor.
Foster City, California: IDG Books Worldwide, 1999. - How To Give Children’s Parties by Judy Williams.
New York: Smithmark Publishers, 1992. - Katie Brown Entertains: 16 Menus, 16 Occasions, 16 Tables by Katie Brown with Catherine Lippman.
New York: Collins, 2005. - Martha Stewart’s Menus for Entertaining by Martha Stewart.
New York: Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 1994. - A Passion For Parties by Carolyne Roehm.
New York: Broadway Books, 2006. - The Penny Whistle Party Planner by Meredith Brokaw and Annie Gilbar.
New York: Fireside Books, 1987. - The Penny Whistle Party Book by Meredith Brokaw and Annie Gilbar.
New York: Fireside Books, 1987. - Perfect Parties: Creative Entertaining Made Easy by Editors of Leisure Arts.
Little Rock, Arkansas: Leisure Arts Publications, 1996. - Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Desserts by Sandra Lee.
Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Books, 2005. - Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Gatherings by Sandra Lee.
Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Books, 2006. - Simplify the Holidays by Allana Baroni with Vicki Webster.
Pleasantville, New York: Reader’s Digest, 1998. - Special Occasions: The Best of Martha Stewart Living by Editors of Martha Stewart Living.
New York: Time Publishing Venture, 1994. - Styling for Entertaining by Susie Coelho.
New York: Simon and Schuster, 2003. - Tabletops: Easy, Practical, Beautiful Ways to Decorate the Table by Barbara Milo Ohrbach.
New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers, 1997.
Leigh Crank Perry
Here are the links to the public library systems in the
Hanover
Henrico
Richmond
Petersburg
Websites
These are just a few favorites to get you started. With Google, you can easily search for specific types of parties and decorating dilemmas, and find more information than you can begin to use at one time!
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