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"A radiant, high-energy mistress of ceremonies." Monica Pedersen Make It Beautiful is a step-by-step guide featuring simple, must-know party planning secrets. Designer and HGTV host Monica Pedersen explains how readers can worth with what they have in their home when planning a party, taking direction from their very own interiors and generating creative ideas. She demonstrates how anyone can create beautiful, innovative parties for a range of occasions and budgets. In ten gorgeous chapters, Pedersen presents ten separate events—each for its own occasion and with its own themes—using her accessible approach and distinctive style to set the tone. Also featured are sample recipes, including one from Top Chef fan favorite and All-Star Fabio Viviani, and exclusive wine pairings from Napa Valley's Rutherford Hill Winery, to round out this reader-friendly guide to all-around entertaining. This book is sure to become the go-to guide for those who want to host stylish and beautiful events in their own homes.
Monica Pedersen can be seen as an interior design expert and television host on HGTV's Designed to Sell, Bang for Your Buck, Showdown, and Dream Home. Her writing has been featured in Redbook, USA Today, and the Washington Post. She lives in suburban Chicago. Visit her on the web at www.monicapedersen.com.
Photographer Peter Rosenbaum lives and works in Chicago, Illinois, where he collects photography, tattoos, and china. He has photographed supermodels and, now, super tablescapes. Visit him on the web at www.rosenbauminc.com.
Monica joins Val from Windy City Live! to discuss a few party planning tips for the summer--baby showers, weddings, and even tea parties! (Jun. 11, 2012)
Details
Title
Monica Pedersen Make It Beautiful
Subtitle
Designs and Ideas for Entertaining at Home
Edition
First Edition
Author
Monica Pedersen
Publisher
Surrey
Title First Published
08 May 2012
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-10
1-57284-128-1
ISBN-13
978-1-57284-128-4
GTIN13 (EAN13)
9781572841284
Reference no.
978-1-57284-128-4
Publication Date
08 May 2012
Nb of pages
208
Dimensions
9.3 x 10.3 in.
Weight
38 oz.
List Price
$35.00
Format
ePUB
ISBN-10
1-57284-696-8
ISBN-13
978-1-57284-696-8
GTIN13 (EAN13)
9781572846968
Reference no.
978-1-57284-696-8
Publication Date
19 May 2012
List Price
$12.99
Additional Materials
Monica Pedersen on Glossed & Found
Monica shows Glossed and Found's Graham Kostic how to set a gorgeous table.
Monica Pedersen shares design ideas for your home with 9 News.
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Las Vegas Review Journal May 17, 2012
For Monica Pedersen, everything revolves around a good tableskirt. Whether she is designing a beautiful room or setting the table for a party, there has to be a tableskirt.
- Hali Bernstein
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Time2Design Aug 4, 2012
[F]rom the cover to the last page I was totally impressed by the content, the creative ideas and the photography. … Some truly amazing ideas and a total inspiration for anyone looking to do a little something special at their next gathering!
- Carmen Christensen
My Daily Find Chicago Jun 11, 2012
Make It Beautiful offers both design that will make you wish you were living in the pages as well as simple steps that people can implement for their own gatherings.
- Maris Callahan
May 29, 2012
I can't tell you how stunning this book is (you must see it for yourself!) and how much I want to recreate everything she featured.
- Candace Rose Anderson
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HGTV star creates beautiful party settings -Deb Donovan Jun 24, 2012 |
Monica Pedersen Make It Beautiful
Designs and Ideas for Entertaining at Home
