Most parties have a purpose: to celebrate. Whether a birthday, an anniversary or the start of a new adventure, a group of well wishers, a couple of bottles of wine and voila! But there are parties and there are parties. Discover how you can transform your party into an occasion your friends will never forget. Invaluable tips on planning: inspiring themes, intelligent venue choices, exciting menu suggestions and practical advice from soundtrack to invitations. 75 recipes for party food and cocktails that look flash but are a cinch to prepare. Brilliant styling ideas including simple decorations that will transform a room, setting the scene with light, texture and scent, inspirational table dressings and chic flower arrangements. Professional insights on the organisation of every type of event, from intimate dinners and drinks to daytime entertaining, right through to larger-scale parties. 18 themes to choose from including Victorian Tea, Floral Dinner, Pyjama Party, Dia de los muertos, Art Brunch, Bal Argentee and Sports Day Picnic.