At Home With Carolyne Roehm

Roehm, Carolyne

ISBN 10: 0767908880 / ISBN 13: 9780767908887

Published by Potter Style, 2001

About this Item

Signed "Carolyne Roehm" on title page. Scarce thus. a gorgeously illustrated, 320-page lifestyle and entertaining guide that gives readers an all-access pass to the seasonal parties hosted by renowned former fashion designer and tastemaker Carolyne Roehm. Organized chronologically by season, the book acts as a year-round blueprint for elevating any social gathering from simple to superb on any budget. The book is thoughtfully structured around the calendar's four seasons, beginning with spring and ending with winter. Each individual seasonal section features 12 uniquely themed gatherings, serving as an aesthetic and practical guide to hosting both intimate moments and grand celebrations. Carolyne Roehm is an acclaimed American author, lifestyle expert, tastemaker, and former fashion designer who Bill Blass famously labeled the ultimate tastemaker. Over a four-decade career, she evolved from a haute couture designer in Manhattan's high-society circles into one of America?s most prolific lifestyle authors, publishing 14 books on entertaining, gardening, and design.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: At Home With Carolyne Roehm
• Publisher: Potter Style
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0767908880
• ISBN 13: 9780767908887
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Weight: 66 ounces
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Interior Design

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Synopsis

Former fashion designer Carolyne Roehm is renowned for combining a keen appreciation of beauty with practical know-how. Now, with this gorgeously illustrated guide, readers can go behind the scenes of her memorable parties, learn her entertaining secrets, and visit the glamorous homes where she has dazzled her prominent guests.

Imparting fresh ideas and inspiration for knockout events on any budget, At Home with Carolyne Roehm follows the calendar’s seasons to provide year-round suggestions for place settings, floral arrangements, and menus. Emphasizing creativity and natural elements, Carolyne Roehm’s tips are not exclusively geared toward elegant functions: Picnics, cozy fireside meals for two, afternoon teas, and formal dinner parties are treated with equal verve. Drawing on ingredients and imagery appropriate for spring, summer, winter, and fall and all the major holidays, this handsome collection yields a trove of simple but sophisticated recipes along with perfect tabletop and decorative accents to accompany them. Biscuit sandwiches of Mustard-Glazed and Smoked Cheddar; Shrimp and White Bean Salad; Zucchini and Watercress Soup; and Fudgy Rum Chocolate Cake are just a few of the delicious and easy-to-prepare dishes. For successful festive occasions that friends and family will remember for years, from a grand New Year’s Eve gala to a spring brunch with a floral theme, At Home with Carolyne Roehm is itself glorious cause for celebration.

About the Author

Before launching her own line of couture clothes, Carolyn Roehm worked with Oscar de la Renta. The author of five previous books, she divides her time among her exquisite homes in New York City, Paris, and Connecticut, all of which are frequently featured in the media.