Elements Table Simple Guide by Rosen Lynn (24 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Elegance is the art of not astonishing, said Jean Cocteau, but often the idea of a formal dinner party is intimidating to both hosts and guests for one reason: the table setting. Why is there a spoon above my plate? Do I really need five different glasses? Where do I put my napkin when I leave the table? Lynn Rosen comes to the rescue with this practical, charming, and informative guide to all things tabletop. Organized by category, Lynn's advice is sensible, her explanations are clear, and her historical asides will provide plenty of lively dinner conversation. You'll learn about: Napery. What to do about that crease in your tablecloth, how to use a table runner, and the history of napkin rings (hint: they came into use not for decoration, but for an exceedingly practical purpose ) China. The difference between a rim soup bowl and a rimless coupe soup bowl, when to bring out the coffee cups, and why we call it china Silver. Basic rules for arranging the setting (evenly spaced, about a half-inch apart, with the handle bottoms lined up), using flatware to signal you've finished eating, and why the fork was slow to catch on as a dining implement Crystal. How to tell a red wine glass from a white wine glass, when to use a dof glass, and what famous European queen is said to have been the model for a champagne coupe glass Table D cor. Why place cards are always a good idea (and where to put them), the evolution of centerpieces, and how to turn a napkin into a cardinal's hat, a bishop's mitre, or even an artichoke Elements of the Table covers everything from linens to basic etiquette, so your next dinner party (whether you're hosting or attending) will be a relaxed celebration-and the only astonishment will come at the end of the night, when you realize how much fun you've had.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Elegance is the art of not astonishing, said Jean Cocteau, but often the idea of a formal dinner party is intimidating to both hosts and guests for one reason: the table setting. Why is there a spoon above my plate? Do I really need five different glasses? Where do I put my napkin when I leave the table? Lynn Rosen comes to the rescue with this practical, charming, and informative guide to all things tabletop. Organized by category, Lynn's advice is sensible, her explanations are clear, and her historical asides will provide plenty of lively dinner conversation. You'll learn about: Napery. What to do about that crease in your tablecloth, how to use a table runner, and the history of napkin rings (hint: they came into use not for decoration, but for an exceedingly practical purpose ) China. The difference between a rim soup bowl and a rimless coupe soup bowl, when to bring out the coffee cups, and why we call it china Silver. Basic rules for arranging the setting (evenly spaced, about a half-inch apart, with the handle bottoms lined up), using flatware to signal you've finished eating, and why the fork was slow to catch on as a dining implement Crystal. How to tell a red wine glass from a white wine glass, when to use a dof glass, and what famous European queen is said to have been the model for a champagne coupe glass Table D cor. Why place cards are always a good idea (and where to put them), the evolution of centerpieces, and how to turn a napkin into a cardinal's hat, a bishop's mitre, or even an artichoke Elements of the Table covers everything from linens to basic etiquette, so your next dinner party (whether you're hosting or attending) will be a relaxed celebration-and the only astonishment will come at the end of the night, when you realize how much fun you've had.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Elegance is the art of not astonishing, said Jean Cocteau, but often the idea of a formal dinner party is intimidating to both hosts and guests for one reason: the table setting. Why is there a spoon above my plate? Do I really need five different glasses? Where do I put my napkin when I leave the table? Lynn Rosen comes to the rescue with this practical, charming, and informative guide to all things tabletop. Organized by category, Lynn's advice is sensible, her explanations are clear, and her historical asides will provide plenty of lively dinner conversation. You'll learn about: Napery. What to do about that crease in your tablecloth, how to use a table runner, and the history of napkin rings (hint: they came into use not for decoration, but for an exceedingly practical purpose ) China. The difference between a rim soup bowl and a rimless coupe soup bowl, when to bring out the coffee cups, and why we call it china Silver. Basic rules for arranging the setting (evenly spaced, about a half-inch apart, with the handle bottoms lined up), using flatware to signal you've finished eating, and why the fork was slow to catch on as a dining implement Crystal. How to tell a red wine glass from a white wine glass, when to use a dof glass, and what famous European queen is said to have been the model for a champagne coupe glass Table D cor. Why place cards are always a good idea (and where to put them), the evolution of centerpieces, and how to turn a napkin into a cardinal's hat, a bishop's mitre, or even an artichoke Elements of the Table covers everything from linens to basic etiquette, so your next dinner party (whether you're hosting or attending) will be a relaxed celebration-and the only astonishment will come at the end of the night, when you realize how much fun you've had.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Elegance is the art of not astonishing, said Jean Cocteau, but often the idea of a formal dinner party is intimidating to both hosts and guests for one reason: the table setting. Why is there a spoon above my plate? Do I really need five different glasses? Where do I put my napkin when I leave the table? Lynn Rosen comes to the rescue with this practical, charming, and informative guide to all things tabletop. Organized by category, Lynn's advice is sensible, her explanations are clear, and her historical asides will provide plenty of lively dinner conversation. You'll learn about: Napery. What to do about that crease in your tablecloth, how to use a table runner, and the history of napkin rings (hint: they came into use not for decoration, but for an exceedingly practical purpose ) China. The difference between a rim soup bowl and a rimless coupe soup bowl, when to bring out the coffee cups, and why we call it china Silver. Basic rules for arranging the setting (evenly spaced, about a half-inch apart, with the handle bottoms lined up), using flatware to signal you've finished eating, and why the fork was slow to catch on as a dining implement Crystal. How to tell a red wine glass from a white wine glass, when to use a dof glass, and what famous European queen is said to have been the model for a champagne coupe glass Table D cor. Why place cards are always a good idea (and where to put them), the evolution of centerpieces, and how to turn a napkin into a cardinal's hat, a bishop's mitre, or even an artichoke Elements of the Table covers everything from linens to basic etiquette, so your next dinner party (whether you're hosting or attending) will be a relaxed celebration-and the only astonishment will come at the end of the night, when you realize how much fun you've had.…

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. hard covers and spine, light blue on darker blue scroll work with other emblelishments for both covers with no lettering, spine dark blue with light blue lettering for title author and publisher and logo, title on light blue band in darker blue lettering, all pages are clean and tight with no markings, all pages are coated paper with numerous color photos and diagrams, 5 chapters: napery, china, silver, crystal, table decor, each with separate short sections, additionally afterword, bibliography, acknowledgments and index, dust jacket with simple drawing of table ware in blues, white, red, tan, green, blue and pink on a mock blue and white table cloth, upper 1/3 of page is cream colored with blue and white drawing, title and subtitle in blue, spine identical to book spine, back dj page with white background and photo of all sorts of forks and spoons, with blue, red and black lettering, showing high points of the book, banners are in similar colors to dinnerware on the front cover, front flap with white background, front flap with synpsis of the book, back flap with various bands similar to front cover, photo of the author and short bio in black and white with note about jacket design and publisher.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Stated First Edition With The Number Line Indicating A Fourth Printing. Includes Index.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 130 pages. 9.00x6.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. 128 Seiten; 9780307339331.2 Gewicht in Gramm: 500.