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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.

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

If you are vegetarian or know a vegetarian who enjoys tasty deviled eggs and unique recipes this book is for you and or them. There is something in this book for every palate. There are bold and spicy deviled egg recipes, savory, sweet, cheese filled, even egg white infused. There are fun recipes and elegant recipes when you are hosting and want to really show off, but never veer off your vegetarian program. This book includes beautiful color images, ingredient lists, easy to follow instructions, and some cooking and preparation tips. There are more than 60 recipes in this book, veggie ...

Most people visualize inviting friends over...but many people never get around to it. If there are barriers keeping you from entertaining this audiobook will help you start small and start your life as a host. You'll learn: How to start out by entertaining away from your home, so you can learn to focus on your guest, how easy it is to put together casual events from coffees to brunches, where to get printable planning templates and checklists (for free), how to get your house company ready, and how to host anything from a casual dinner all the way to a giant "mile stone" party.

Dog Fun! is exactly what every apartment dog owner needs. This audiobook provides dog owners with all the tips for dealing with a dog which might not have the space some dogs need! Owners deserve to know the tips for dealing with dogs who need to release energy or have fun at times. Learning how to optimize the space you have, creating fun simple games, or using the right toys can be all your furry friend needs! Remember, they are counting on you to give them their basic needs.