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Occasions : Always Gracious, Sometimes Irreverent by Peltason, Ruth A.; Spade, Kate; Leach, Julia E is a self-help book available to read on EtoBox.

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Every occasion calls out for something extra, whether it's flowers you set on the table, foods to honor a special gathering, or the selection of music. For both hostess and guest, consideration of those around you is among the most important qualities for any enjoyable occasion. A smile and sense of humor are also essential, and before the canapés and night lighting a good hostess is ultimately defined by a welcoming and gracious demeanor. In __Occasions,__ designer Kate Spade invites you into her world of easy, festive entertaining, where the emphasis is not on "the perfect meal" but on having "the perfect time." It's a world where laughter and conversation at dinner parties are encouraged and where spilled red wine on the couch is no reason to stop the music. As Kate says, "Making your guests feel at home is truly an art and it's one worth cultivating." Any occasion begins with preparation, and at the outset Kate describes such basic components as lighting (votive candles are a must); table linens, flatware, and glassware; flowers (trimmed short and tightly massed); even bedding for overnight or weekend guests. Party shopping lists, hors d'oeuvres and cocktail favorites, and dinn

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Author

Peltason, Ruth A.; Spade, Kate; Leach, Julia E

Publisher

Simon & Schuster, Limited

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780743250665

Category

self-help

Subjects

Reference, Folklore, Cooking

Rating

3.64 / 5 (414 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14