Host Appeal: Secret of Entertaining from America's Innkeepers: Secrets on Entertaining from America's Innkeepers

An encyclopedic treasury of helpful hints on decorating, entertaining, and renovation for the homeowner or the would-be country inn owner, compiled from the collective wisdom of hundreds of inn proprietors. Color photos.

Gail Greco, executive producer and host of the national PBS-TV series Country Inn Cooking with Gail Greco, has traveled to America's country inns and B&Bs in search of unique entertaining ideas. This book features hundreds of innovative tips for cooking, decorating, and gardening and explains how to turn a home into a sanctuary for both you and your guests.Whether you're entertaining for one or a hundred or trying to create romance for that special someone, you'll find this book essential to creating the perfect settings. Discover tips for: personalizing your home; planning for adventuresome days and enchanted evenings; indulging in afternoon tea with friends; enjoying the rewards of a garden; pampering friends and family. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 288 pages, recipes)