How to Do It: Or the Lively Art of Entertaining

Maxwell, Elsa

ISBN 10: 1258456729 / ISBN 13: 9781258456726

Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Do It: Or the Lively Art of Entertaining
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258456729
• ISBN 13: 9781258456726
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

How To Do It: Or The Lively Art Of Entertaining is a comprehensive guide to hosting successful and memorable gatherings, written by Elsa Maxwell. The book covers a wide range of topics related to entertaining, including planning and organizing events, creating inviting atmospheres, preparing menus and recipes, serving drinks and cocktails, and engaging guests in fun and stimulating activities.Maxwell draws on her extensive experience as a socialite and party planner to offer practical advice and creative ideas for hosting all types of events, from intimate dinners to large-scale parties. She emphasizes the importance of personal style and individuality in entertaining, encouraging readers to express their own personalities and preferences in their hosting style.Throughout the book, Maxwell shares anecdotes and insights from her own experiences, as well as tips and advice from other successful hosts and hostesses. She also includes numerous recipes and menu suggestions, as well as ideas for decorating and setting the table.Overall, How To Do It: Or The Lively Art Of Entertaining is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to become a more confident and skilled host or hostess, and to create memorable experiences for their guests.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Elsa Maxwell reigned as America's top hostess in the mid-twentieth century. Born in 1883 in Iowa, she left school by 14 and spent her youth traveling the world as a theater accompanist though she had no formal musical training. In her travels, Elsa met socially important people, and began showing up at society soirees in both the United States and Europe. By the end of World War I, she had established herself as high society's premier hostess.