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“I’ve made all the mistakes already and I want to give you the benefit of my experience so you can stop worrying. Think of it as the self help guide to throwing the damn party! It’s the encouragement you need to open your door and welcome the fun in.”

I already added this book to my Amazon cart for September 9…..this is the most BEAUTIFUL book I have seen and I want it! I want to buy it for the coffee table, one for the kitchen, and one for everyone I know. It’s stunning! The pictures and the way it’s put together is incredible s It is absolutely chalked full of more than a hundred delicious looking meals, drinks, desserts, and page after page is full of beautiful pictures to show the items. She talks about how to set flowers in the vase just so, and has step by step for it. I loved that the author had such a heartfelt opening in the book to describe herself, her family, her heart for hosting, and her hope for others to do the same.
It’s her hope to help others gather together without the stress and worry and just enjoy the time with others having fun with great food and drinks. I love how she reminds the reader it’s not about the fancy stuff, it’s about being invited by you! Get. This. Book. I’d buy it for you if I could! Thank you so much @netgalley @kelseybarnardclark @chroniclebooks for this advanced copy, it was wonderful. #netgalley #kelseybarnardclark #chroniclebooks

Southern Get Togethers had so many good tips for hosting. I live in the South and I am not great at hosting. I am going to buy this book so I can have it on hand to reference for my next get together.

What amazing tips! Some of my favorites include the party-ready closet, pantry, and bar. What a difference this would have made in my life all these years! Not to mention the table setup page with the list of what glassware, silverware, tableware, and linens will be used, so extremely helpful! The recipes are also very simple to follow yet will impress your guests around the table. I can’t wait to host my next dinner party with all of these instructions!

I absolutely loved the visuals in this book! The wallpapers for each part/section were stunning and all the food looked downright delicious. The grinder subs and hot honey chicken are both going on my recipe list. I also 100% need a table on a dock in my life now… I’ve been inspired! I really enjoy a cookbook that includes design and style ideas for the home and for events. It’s nice to have for every day and for when you want to do something fun and different!