It's Just A Dinner Party: The Modern Approach to Entertaining with Style and Ease (Capital Lifestyles)

Despite the abundance of lifestyle books on the market, none meet the entertaining needs of busy young adults. Many have both financial and personal independence, and along with this come the expectation to maintain, decorate, and entertain - all of the things their parents did - with far less time. It’s Just a Dinner Party simplifies and demystifies the art of throwing a dinner party and debunks the impossible standard and craft-focus aesthetic set by Martha Stewart and other style mavens. These twenty-something professional reveal straightforward and simple techniques for party planning, relaxed etiquette, bar and menu basics, and even a few reliable recipes for any occasion. Additionally, this book is uniquely couple-focused, rather than homemaker-focused; its essence is a "guest-centric" approach that stresses simplicity, grace, and a refreshingly genuine hospitality. Includes recipes for dining and cocktail, easy and elegant table settings, invitations, and entertainment tips.

Ron and Julie Malloy are both successful business executives. Ron is the co-founder and CEO of Design2Launch, Inc., a software system provider. Julie owns Bad Cat Productions, a product development, marketing, and consulting firm. Her pubic relations work has appeared in national publications including the New York Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the San Diego Tribune, and Wallpaper magazine. Julie and Ron live in Connecticut with their two dogs, Gatsby and Garbo.