Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide to Life As It Should Be (signed)

Cowie, Colin (signed)

ISBN 10: 0307341798 / ISBN 13: 9780307341792

Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, New York, 2007

About this Item

New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers, 2007. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR as "Colin" directly on the front free endpaper. Fine condition in a Good dust jacket. The jacket is rated only Good due to numerous thin bubbles under the laminate (production issue) on the jacket's rear panel (as usual). NOT price clipped ($30.00). Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Square and tight. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are fresh, crisp and clean. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Bound in the original brown boards, stamped in green and white. From the dust jacket: " A handbook for living well in the twenty-first century. From legendary lifestyle expert Colin Cowie comes the last word in living a gracious, sensuous life on any budget. Colin draws back the curtain on his own chic, passionate, 120-miles-per-hour life, revealing how to create and entertain in an inviting home, garner respect in the workplace, and travel with ease and comfort. No matter how or where you live, or whatever your personal style may be, COLIN COWIE CHIC will place you on the fast track to experiencing life to the fullest. This immensely practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on everything from workplace etiquette to the art of no-sweat, fuss-free travel. Colin also takes the guesswork out of navigating today's social situations with the kind of charm and confidence that will get you invited back anywhere you want! The invaluable details he shares include: Home: Essential comforts for every room, Kitchen decorating ideas, Storage and organization shortcuts, Know-how for being or hosting a guest. Entertaining: A wine-and-cheese primer, Options for stunning table settings, A no-fail hangover cure. Travel: Unbeatable jet-lag remedies, Road-trip guidelines, A must-have packing list. Work: Tips for motivating employees and coworkers, Desk etiquette for the office. And much more! Packed with detailed lists, gorgeous photographs, and helpful illustrations, this is the only guidebook you'll ever need to live a beautiful, elegant life (as you should!).". INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Good dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 272pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide to Life As It Should Be (signed)
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers, New York
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0307341798
• ISBN 13: 9780307341792
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: NOT a library discard
• Edition: First Printing of the First Edition.
• Condition: Fine condition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good dust jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

A handbook for living well in the twenty-first century

From legendary lifestyle expert Colin Cowie comes the last word in living a gracious, sensuous life on any budget. Colin draws back the curtain on his own chic, passionate, 120-miles-per-hour life, revealing how to create and entertain in an inviting home, garner respect in the workplace, and travel with ease and comfort. No matter how or where you live, or whatever your personal style may be, Colin Cowie Chic will place you on the fast track to experiencing life to the fullest.

This immensely practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on everything from workplace etiquette to the art of no-sweat, fuss-free travel. Colin also takes the guesswork out of navigating today’s social situations with the kind of charm and confidence that will get you invited back anywhere you want!

The invaluable details he shares include:

Home:
Essential comforts for every room
Kitchen decorating ideas
Storage and organization shortcuts
Know-how for being or hosting a guest

Entertaining:
A wine-and-cheese primer
Options for stunning table settings
A no-fail hangover cure

Travel:
Unbeatable jet-lag remedies
Road-trip guidelines
A must-have packing list

Work:
Tips for motivating employees and coworkers
Desk etiquette for the office

And much more!

Packed with detailed lists, gorgeous photographs, and helpful illustrations, this is the only guidebook you’ll ever need to live a beautiful, elegant life (as you should!).

About the Author

COLIN COWIE’s renowned parties have made him a favorite of Oprah Winfrey, countless celebrities, heads of state, and royalty—and secured his place as one of the most sought-after event planners in the world. He appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Early Show and is a frequent contributor to O, the Oprah Magazine. He has been featured frequently on Entertainment Tonight, and in USA Today, the New York Times, Brides, and People on etiquette, home design, entertaining, and other aspects of living well. Born in Zambia and raised in South Africa, Colin now resides in New York.