The queen of style, author of Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me, leads us through a year of celebrations

Intends to conjure up a period when addressing work colleagues by their first names was frowned upon, wives could expect to receive a weekly allowance of five shillings from their husbands, and hats were ubiquitous. This title offers an insight into the manners of an England.

This entertaining and instructive handbook of correct social behaviour, as depicted in Jane Austen's novels and letters, will help you avert future etiquette blunders

Presents instructions for making costumes in 3 steps or less without any sewing. This book includes tricks and secrets for turning a party into an event to be remembered using special spooky recipes, magic tricks, games, outdoor decorations, and pumpkin carving patterns.

Jerry Sibal is no mere party planner. He's a world-renowned designer of unforgettable celebrations of every description. This book gives readers an insider's view of how he develops his creations for weddings and other special events. It reveals how he coordinates architecture, lighting and audiovisual systems to create spellbinding environments.

A cookbook that features over 300 recipes. It also features menus that are arranged by type and season. It contains topics such as 'Chef's Tips' and 'Do-Ahead Tips' to help you make the most of your time in the kitchen.

A Quick Guide to Menus and Manners.

Being best man is both an honour and a huge responsibility - if you think it's just a case of buying a few beers on a lad's night out, think again. You've got a lot of organising to do, there's etiquette to follow and, of course, the dreaded speech to make. This book helps you to do these things.

Offers tips for planning wonderful parties to ensure you throw a soiree your guests will never forget. Starting with a section on etiquette, this work addresses table settings, offering a variety of ideas to impress any guest.

Presents contemporary lifestyle etiquette for girls aged 16-30 years.

Striking a balance between the stuffy, rigid rules of the 1950s and modern anything-goes school of thought, this is a guide to modern manners. It discusses which formal points of etiquette are relevant in the 21st century.

Etiquette is a revisionist business. This work explains how to behave with ease and style in various social situations, covering man management, what to wear, dining out, socialising and entertaining at home, getting ahead at work, etiquette for social occasions, conversational no-nos and avoiding dreaded social sins.

Includes the basics of party preparation, party guides for various occasions; and a listing of the country's top resources for food, drink, and decor. This guide shows readers how to think like a movie star while organising like a caterer.

Features twenty-four simple-to-create table and room decorations, including organza chair covers, fabric wine totes and roll-out placemats. This title presents the secrets of hosting such as: setting an elegant table, collecting and caring for vintage dishes and textiles, arranging flowers, and more.

Presents good food for various kinds of get-togethers. This title features various types of function - girls' lunches, tea parties, cocktail parties, kids' birthday parties, and romantic dinners. It offers information on how to plan a party, how much food to provide, what to do in advance and how to make it all go smoothly.

Contains schemes for fabulous parties for kids aged from one to ten. This work includes themed decorations, ideas for invitations and party bags, and a comprehensive guide to the best party games and over 40 delicious party food recipes.

Does the thought of a children's party send you running for cover? This work guides you through every stage, from the planning and invitations, and food and decorating ideas, to themes and entertainment. It is divided into 20 party theme ideas, including a Sleep-over Party, Monster Party, Karaoke Party, Soccer Party, Space Party, and more.

Talks about correspondence (traditional and modern) and forms of address.