Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style: Tablescapes & Recipes for the Modern Hostess

*AS SEEN IN SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE’S 2017 GIFT GUIDE, DECEMBER ISSUE* Tablescapes, tips, DIY party crafts, beautiful color photos, and more than 50 never-before-seen recipes, in an easy-to-follow format, to inspire every hostess. Create exceptional parties with entertaining expert Courtney Whitmore, founder of the popular party-planning website Pizzazzerie.com. Follow one party to a tee, or mix-and-match elements to create a unique affair all your own. Courtney provides how-to instructions for more than a dozen occasions (from simple backyard gatherings to special celebrations), each complemented with full tablescape details, decor tips, and recipes for each party covering appetizers, desserts, and drinks. Ring in the new year with a glitzy New Year’s Day Brunch, savor a bit of Parisian culture with a Crepe Cake and Sparkling Raspberry Cocktails, enjoy Spinach Tea Sandwiches and Lavender Fizz Cocktails at a Jane Austen-inspired Book Club Gathering, celebrate your favorite guy with Bacon and Pecan S’mores and Sriracha and Bourbon Wings, and don your best black-and-white apparel to enjoy Red Velvet Brownie Truffle Cakes and White Chocolate Martinis at a Black and White Masquerade Party. These are just a few of the ideas you’ll find in Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style. Absolute beginner hosts will find tons of tips and how-tos, as they’re walked through practical steps to creating fabulous parties on a realistic budget. The seasoned host will discover unique details and new recipes to enhance their tablescapes all year long.