Two steps to hosting a great party: 1. Follow @houseandparties on Instagram if you aren't already, and 2. snag this book before it sells out. Aside from looking beautiful on your coffee table, and the very cool co-sign of a foreword by Sofia Copalla, it's full of incredible hosting intel. Rizolli says it best: "Readers will be inspired by Gardner’s over-the-top parties and mischievous winks. In a nostalgic and personal tone, she opines on the role of a good host and a good guest, why every party needs a Pied Piper, and how to create wonder for guests. Each chapter features gorgeous parties that illustrate the joy found in entertaining, in a writing style that is accessible and funny, filled with memories of childhood parties, grown-up parties, and the desire to somehow merge the two. A chapter on the anatomy of a successful party and a list of resources present practical information. It’s not a how-to, but more a why-not."
