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Simple Sophistication, Effortless Entertaining

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Entertaining should be a source of joy, not anxiety, especially in an age in which conspicuous luxury is no longer considered the height of sophistication

Entertaining should be a source of joy not anxiety especially in an age in which conspicuous luxury is no longer considered the height of sophistication Fusing understated European elegance with the dramatic Asian aesthetics of her Hong Kong home Marie France Van Damme reveals the secrets of successful entertainmentbrbrYou dont need to know how to cook not even a little bit You dont need family silver fancy china or an expensive venue With just a little bit of effort and imagination and a few very simple guidelines even the most ordinary evening can become a memorable magical occasionbrbrChapters on Flowers Candles The Table Food and Art show how to create beautiful decorations elegant food and exquisite ambience without unnecessary worry or expense Each chapter finishes with actual events a winter birthday party a lavish formal celebration even an unconventional Christmas dinner on a deserted Thai beach An informal afternoon tea with family becomes an elegant comforting ritualbrbrEach of these events has been beautifully photographed by Herbert Ypma the bestselling author behind the iHip Hotelsi series
Extent: 224 pp
Format: hardback
Illustrations: 233
Publication date: 2012-10-01
Size: 25.2 x 22.4 cm
ISBN: 9780500516393
Introduction • Flowers • Candles • The Table • Food •Art
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About the Author

Canadian-born Marie France Van Damme is the Founder & Creative Director of The Marie France Van Damme high end resort wear line. She is based in Hong Kong.

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