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When Jennifer arrived at Madame Chic's Parisian apartment as a foreign exchange student, Madame Chic took her under her wing and tutored her in the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in life to the art of living. Years later, Jennifer was back in California with a husband, two young daughters, a dog, and her first home.

The inspiration for the TV show At Home with Amy Sedaris, here is a hilarious, helpful, and informative guide on how to entertain. Are you lacking direction in how to whip up a swanky soiree for lumberjacks? A dinner party for white-collar workers? A festive gathering for the grieving? Don't...

A cookbook and culinary memoir about growing up as the daughter of revered chef/restaurateur Alice Waters: a story of food, family, and the need for beauty in all aspects of life. In this extraordinarily intimate portrait of her mother--and herself--Fanny Singer, daughter of food icon and...

Ever wished you could shake, stir, and pour like a pro — without years of bartending experience or fancy equipment? The Absolute Beginner’s Cocktail Book transforms complete novices into confident home bartenders. With clear instructions, beautiful illustrations, and over 120 easy-to-follow recipes, you’ll be mixing and serving incredible drinks in no time. This isn’t just another recipe collection — it’s your step-by-step guide to mastering the art and enjoyment of cocktail making. From timeless classics to creative modern twists, every page is designed to build your confidence...

Turn the outside of your mobile home into a space you actually want to use with Outdoor Living for Mobile Homes: Porches, Patios, Lighting, and Backyard Comfort. This practical guide is packed with realistic ideas for making porches, patios, entry areas, and backyards feel more comfortable, welcoming, and functional without turning the project into a major construction job. Inside, readers will find useful guidance on outdoor seating, lighting, shade, planters, pathways, privacy, storage, rugs, simple landscaping, and budget-friendly ways to make a mobile home exterior feel more finished ...

A photojournalist damaged by war. A web of family secrets. Can she untangle the past to save her future? CJ Beck won’t let anything destroy her hard-earned career. So when the award she craves gets within reach, she refuses to back down even when her body and mind need healing. When her boss insists she bare her soul to a therapist, she’ll fake it until she gets the rubber stamp to get her back to the warfront. She’s taken photographs of people in the most dangerous places on the earth. She isn’t afraid to face anything … except herself. Home Is Where the Heart Is begins the ...

The Summers family always chose somewhere special to spend their Christmas holiday instead of at home. Every year their holiday vacation destination was different and determined by each of their Christmas wishes. Hannah and her children loved their Christmas holiday tradition even though it was never easy for everyone to be completely satisfied and this year was no different...or was it? Daniel Summers quickly offered to handle the arrangements for their upcoming Christmas holiday vacation. He knew his mother was surprised and maybe even a little suspicious about his offer to find a place ...

Everyone has a story...and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. She might only be an amateur when it came to searching for long forgotten and hard to find information, but Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t ...

A radical reimagining of your home as a living, breathing partner in your wellbeing. Part practical guide, part soulful manifesto, Your Powerful Home invites you to see your home not just as a place you live—but as a reflection of who you are, how you feel, and who you are becoming. Grounded...

Bethenny Frankel, four-time New York Times bestselling author, on-the-go working mom, self-made businesswoman, and daytime’s newest talk show host, shares her Skinnygirl guide to life: simple ideas, extraordinary results. YOUR GUIDE TO HAVING IT ALL WITHOUT GE TTING OVERWHELMED In Skinnygirl...

I always imagine each of the signoras who lived in this house—where she shelled peas, rocked the grandchild, placed a vase of the pink roses. Now I would like to take one of these women back to my house in California to show her how Bramasole traveled to America and took root, how the doors...

Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of the fairy-tale to be real. Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd ...

From the Fab Five--the beloved hosts of Netflix's viral hit Queer Eye--comes a book that is at once a behind-the-scenes exclusive, a practical guide to living and celebrating your best life, and a symbol of hope. Feeling your best is about far more than deciding what color to paint your...

From author, culinary expert, and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons comes a fun, informative, and trailblazing guide to a rarely-explored side of hospitality: how to be a great guest. Countless influential voices have written books about hosting, offering tips for what to cook, how to set the perfect...

From New York style icon and fashion insider Amanda Brooks, a charming and inspiring meditation on life in her newly adopted home, a farm in the English countryside. In search of a quieter, simpler life away from the hustle of the city, style icon and longtime New Yorker Amanda Brooks moved with...

From the hosts of the criminally popular podcast Criminalia, a dangerously delicious cocktail and mocktail book inspired by history’s most notorious (and notoriously overlooked) criminals. Every month, over 200,000 listeners download Criminalia to hear stories of history’s wildest and most...

With so many delicious recipes inside, KILLER APPS is truly the only appetizers recipe book you'll ever need! The best part of any party — aside from chatting and laughing with friends or family, meeting new people, and having some great beverages — is the appetizers, right? But how disappointing is it when your hosts just put out bowls of boring chips and pretzels and lousy dip? Don’t be that host — you can totally wow your guests at your next get-together, and Killer Apps is here to help! Within these pages you’ll find more than 70 incredible, sure-to-please appetizer recipes. ...

Ditch the garage sale stress! Host a Swap n Shop Party Exchange—the fun, easy way to re-purpose quality items while socializing with friends. Perfect for anyone who loves unique party ideas! This guide provides a complete blueprint for organizing a successful "Swap n Shop." It covers everything from initial concept and flexible themes (like Horse & Rider, Handyman Tools, or Crafty Artists) to logistics like who gets number "1" in the picking order. Or, where is the best place to host your party: a back yard, garage, or living room? You will find tips on managing food, inviting guests with...

When you’re pregnant you think: ‘I’m having a baby’, not a person who will eventually catch trains by themselves, share a fridge with ten strangers, go to a festival in Croatia without succumbing to a drug overdose, and one day, bring you a gin and tonic when your mother is dying. We...

Tired of a house that looks like a holiday-themed crime scene? Every December, you promise yourself this year will be different. This year, you'll be organized, calm, and ready. Instead, you're once again digging through closets like a frazzled, caffeinated archaeologist, wondering why you own seventeen half-empty boxes of ornaments and where the good scissors have fled. Humorous Holiday Decluttering: A Practical Guide for Busy People is your rescue mission. Part practical strategy, part comedy relief, this book delivers real solutions for real people who have zero time for complicated ...