celebraTORI e-bog

I love the puzzle of throwing special, chic parties with down-to-earth budgets, and lucky you, Im psyched to share my secrets. Tori Spelling planned her very first party (her own roller skatethemed birthday with a hot-pink- and-turquoise color scheme) at the age of eight, and shes been hosting friends and family in her home ever since. She knows as well as anyone that style and elegance dont often play well with budget. Well, with celebraTORI, she rolls up her sleeves and turns that notion on its headexpertly showing how creativity, passion, and smart planning are the secret ingredients for throwing a truly unforgettable bash on any real world budget. All it takes is a little elbow grease and a lot of imagination to transport your guests to another world as soon as they walk through the door. In this delightfully entertaining, must-have party companion, Tori shares all the tips and tricks shes learned from her most successful soirees (and a few train wrecks). Its like having your own personal party planner for a fraction of the cost! celebraTORI is not just instructional, its inspirational. Hosting an event is not about ticking to-dos off a list; its about turning an organic idea into a fun day you and your guests wont forgetso much so that you just cant wait to do it again . . . with a different theme, of course. Tori covers all the basics, from discovering new reasons to celebrate and choosing a concept, to decorating, creating flower arrangements, making refreshments, and building the corner-stone of any great party: the dessert table! The best part is that all of her suggestions, including her mouthwatering recipes, are 100 percent do-it-yourself. Filled with lots and lots of great advice, handy blueprints, and hilarious anecdotes, celebraTORI will be the most important guest at your next party. Its the perfect foundation for taking lifes special occasions up a notch . . . or five. ***They say the devils in the details, but for me the details are heaven. Maybe an avid planner and host like me should say that in the course of the party Im on a cloud of joy, but that would be a lie. Planning and preparing are my favorite parts of the process. Truth be told, when it comes to the actual parties, Im a nervous wreck. But there is a moment of joy. Mine comes when I see the party come together. The guests are flowing through the space, tasting food, trying out any activities, having conversations with friends and strangers. And when I see someone take a bite of dessert, or try out a photo booth costume, or smile as they pick up a favor, well, that makes it all worth it. Creating a party. Its my favorite thing to do, and Im inviting you, as my guest, to join me in the festivities. I know were going to have fun. Comediscover your inner party planner! Love, Tori