Synopses & Reviews
andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling author of andlt;iandgt;sTORI tellingandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Mommywoodandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;uncharted terriTORIandlt;/iandgt;, reality show star, and hostess extraordinaire Tori Spelling offers tips and advice for throwing a fabulousand#8212;and affordableand#8212;party as only she can.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;I love the puzzle of throwing special, chic parties with down-to-earth budgets, and lucky you, Iand#8217;m psyched to share my secrets.andlt;/iandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Tori Spelling planned her very first party (her own roller skateand#8211;themed birthday with a hot-pink- and-turquoise color scheme) at the age of eight, and sheand#8217;s been hosting friends and family in her home ever since. She knows as well as anyone that and#8220;styleand#8221; and and#8220;eleganceand#8221; donand#8217;t often play well with and#8220;budget.and#8221; Well, with andlt;iandgt;celebraTORI, andlt;/iandgt;she rolls up her sleeves and turns that notion on its headand#8212;expertly showing how creativity, passion, and smart planning are the secret ingredients for throwing a truly unforgettable bash on any and#8220;real worldand#8221; 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.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; In this delightfully entertaining, must-have party companion, Tori shares all the tips and tricks sheand#8217;s learned from her most successful soirees (and a few train wrecks). Itand#8217;s like having your own personal party planner for a fraction of the cost!andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;iandgt;celebraTORI andlt;/iandgt;is not just instructional, itand#8217;s inspirational. Hosting an event is not about ticking to-dos off a list; itand#8217;s about turning an organic idea into a fun day you and your guests wonand#8217;t forgetand#8212;so much so that you just canand#8217;t 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.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Filled with lots and lots of great advice, handy blueprints, and hilarious anecdotes, andlt;iandgt;celebraTORI andlt;/iandgt;will be the most important guest at your next party. Itand#8217;s the perfect foundation for taking lifeand#8217;s special occasions up a notch . . . or five.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; ***andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; They say the deviland#8217;s 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 Iand#8217;m 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, Iand#8217;m 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.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Creating a party. Itand#8217;s my favorite thing to do, and Iand#8217;m inviting you, as my guest, to join me in the festivities. I know weand#8217;re going to have fun. Comeand#8212;discover your inner party planner!andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Love, Tori
Synopsis
Tori Spelling, Hollywood’s favorite mom and bestselling author, will show readers the ins and outs of entertaining for all occasions—from extravagant dinner parties to kids’ birthdays to a New Year’s Eve bash—all with Tori’s wit and unflinching honesty.
Hosting parties can bring more fear than fun. Do you seat the guests or let them decide? What happens if you run out of booze? Are the kids asleep or still on a sugar surge? Tori will take readers through the party-planning process, from coming up with a theme to cleaning in a snap and everything in between.
Tori will dish out her favorite menus, share her best party ideas, and offer invaluable advice to anyone looking to throw a party on any budget. Filled with more than one-hundred four-color photos and illustrations, UNTITLED ON PARTY PLANNING will help you throw parties that would make you the toast of Tinseltown.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author of sTORI telling, Mommywood, and uncharted terriTORI, reality show star, and hostess extraordinaire Tori Spelling offers tips and advice for throwing a fabulous—and affordable—party as only she can.Tori Spelling has a proven track record of creating mega hits, with her first three memoirs. Now, in celebraTORI, the star of her own smash hit reality series Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, Tori shares her secrets on how to throw an organic, inspiration-driven party fit for Hollywood royalty—without breaking the bank.
Most people believe style and chic-ness are two words that do not go with “budget.” But Tori turns that misconception right on its head, expertly showing how creativity, do-it-yourself passion, and smart planning are the secret ingredients for a truly unforgettable bash—on a down-to-earth budget. Following a master blueprint adaptable to any occasion, Tori takes readers through the party-planning process, from coming up with a theme to the personal finishing touches, and everything in between. With plenty of inspiration, detailed creative soirÉes, and even ways to include your kids in the preparation, celebraTORI is the perfect guide for making life’s special occasions uniquely memorable, promising to take them up a notch—or five. Interspersed with anecdotes of Tori’s own party blowouts and busts, Tori’s experiences will amuse, entertain, and educate readers on proper—and practical—party planning techniques. Prepare to be inspired to throw an unforgettable party for any reason—even just TGIF.
Synopsis
“I love the puzzle of throwing special, chic parties with down-to-earth budgets, and lucky you, I’m psyched to share my secrets.” Tori Spelling planned her very first party (her own roller skate-themed birthday with a hot-pink- and-turquoise color scheme) at the age of eight, and she’s been hosting friends and family in her home ever since. She knows as well as anyone that “style” and “elegance” don’t often play well with “budget.” Well, with celebraTORI, she rolls up her sleeves and turns that notion on its head—expertly 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 she’s learned from her most successful soirees (and a few train wrecks). It’s like having your own personal party planner for a fraction of the cost!
celebraTORI is not just instructional, it’s inspirational. Hosting an event is not about ticking to-dos off a list; it’s about turning an organic idea into a fun day you and your guests won’t forget—so much so that you just can’t 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. It’s the perfect foundation for taking life’s special occasions up a notch . . . or five.
***
They say the devil’s 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 I’m 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, I’m 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. It’s my favorite thing to do, and I’m inviting you, as my guest, to join me in the festivities. I know we’re going to have fun. Come—discover your inner party planner!
Love, Tori
About the Author
Tori Spelling starred in and executive produced the Oxygen hit reality television series andlt;iandgt;Tori andamp; Dean: Inn Love andlt;/iandgt;and andlt;iandgt;Tori andamp; Dean: Home Sweet Hollywoodandlt;/iandgt;. She recently hosted TLCand#8217;s andlt;iandgt;Craft Wars andlt;/iandgt;and appeared in the ABC Family original musical andlt;iandgt;The Mistle-Tones. andlt;/iandgt;The creator of the online lifestyle magazine andlt;iandgt;ediTORIal andlt;/iandgt;at her website torispelling.com, she is also a #1 andlt;iandgt;New York Times andlt;/iandgt;bestselling author of three memoirs; a party planning book, andlt;iandgt;celebraTORIandlt;/iandgt;; and a childrenand#8217;s book, andlt;iandgt;Presentingand#8230;Tallulah. andlt;/iandgt;She and her husband, actor Dean McDermott, live in Los Angeles with their four young children, Liam, Stella, Hattie, and Finn.