Soiree: Entertaining with Style

I waited some time before ordering this book. When it arrived I was delighted and have savoured it by reading it overt and over.The photography, the recipes, the table decor and ideas from Danielle Rollins own entertaining are inspired.I am looking forward to a book on interior decor too!

Just what I wanted!! Many closeup photos of tables and details of elegant parties along with written details of how it all came together!

Great book. Has great recipes, enough pictures, great ideas. I’ve used it a lot!

I bought this book because I was an event planner and even though I am no longer working I still love to plan personal events and get togethers....This has been my go to book every time I plan a get together - be it small - large - fancy or simple...I love the pictures and all the helpful hints the book provides ...I have copied many of the table settings and the flowers arrangements for my own tables...The recipes are amazing and all the menu's provided are wonderful. This is not a cheap book but worth the money!

Really lovely photography and some excellent ideas for entertaining plus nice recipes. Nice coffee table book!

After reading previous reviews about "Soiree...", I hesitated to order the book. But I did, and now I'm disappointed. Instead of being filled with "strategies and tips," as the book jacket describes, it seems to be more self-serving than anything. Danielle gets the spotlight with many photos -- she IS beautiful! -- and the book showcases several venues as well as her home, its furnishings, tables, accessories, etc., etc. But the book really doesn't assist others with throwing fetes and celebrations. And the menus and recipes seem a bit pretentious for the home cook looking to treat her guests to a special meal. Plus, Danielle uses hired chefs to create these meals; something the ordinary hostess does not readily call upon. Basically, I learned nothing useful. Just a lot of pretty pictures to look at, and a glimpse at how one wealthy hostess entertains. Sort of a Carolyne Roehm wannabe without the true talent of Carolyne.

Bought this book for my sister-in-law's 60th birthday. She is an event planner and says she can't put it down because it has so many ideas, helpful tips, recipes and beautiful pictures of table settings, decor, food and more. This book was $50 at Gumps and she put it back so when I received an email from Amazon with a picture of it, I knew it was meant to be a gift to her from me and she loves this "keeper".

Yes, this is a nice book on entertaining. It is fun to sit down with it for ideas and recipes.. I would purchase it again.

Fabulous

C'est un livre en anglais avec des photos de belle qualité , des recettes de cocktails et de plats sur des tables joliment dressées . Le tout , présenté par Danielle Rollins ravissante , qui ne se prend pas au sérieux . Il me plait beaucoup ! On peut s'en inspirer pour faire ses propres tables