Giving to others is so much fun and today I’m delighted to bring you a give away crafted by my friend, Kate Todd (the voice behind the blog, Party Resources).
Kate grew up in a family where parties and entertaining were the family business…and she wanted to share some holiday entertaining inspiration with you.
One lucky reader will receive a trio of Kate’s favorite entertaining books….just in time for the holidays!
Book 1: Park Avenue Potluck – Celebrations
Organized by season, Park Avenue serves up a year’s worth of fabulous special occasions, offering a sneak peek into the private homes and family celebrations at New York’s most sought-after addresses.
From Valentine’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the book shares heartfelt heirloom recipes and affordable entertaining ideas.
Book 2: Cocktail Parties with a Twist
The proprietors of Aqua Vitae, dubbed “L.A.’s seiest cocktail caterers”, present the ultimate guide to throwing memorable parties the host will enjoy as much as their guests. Cheers to your holiday entertaining!
Book 3: Baked Explorations
The latest cookbook from this famous bakery in New York. This book continues the tradition of bringing classic American baked goods from their bakery to your home.
Some highlights include: Caramel Apple Cake, Sweet & Salty Brownies, Grasshopper Bars and my favorite…Cowboy Cookies!
The authors have been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, Martha Stewart and the Food Network.
Now that you’re ready to mix a cocktail, bake a cake and set the table….how can you have these 3 books arrive at your doorstep?
Easy. Make sure you’re a follower of both Pretty Pink Tulips & Party Resources. Check out the books, leave a comment here and we’ll select the winner on Dec 3rd! Books ship out on Dec 4th.
Anyone who lives in the continental U.S. is welcome to win – bloggers, family and friends! Ho! Ho! Ho!
Don’t you love that it doesn’t matter whether you’ve been naughty or nice?!
Love Kate and all the wonderful inspiration her blog brings to a party – these books would be perfect for rounding out my entertaining repertoire! Especially need the baking one as we tackle holiday cookies this week. Hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving and fun with Mom!
xxoo
I promise I will be good, especially if I win such a give-away. My holiday talents would be raised up a notch or two with that uber lovely collection~ Kate is a party planner extraoridnaire! Thanks for the chance to up my game.
Happy Monday~
pve
Love entertaining books…so many wonderful ideas!! Take care, Caroline
These books look like good staples to being the hostess with the mostess!
Thanks for introduction to a new blog and some wonderful resources!
HO Ho Ho indeed! If I had to pick one it would be the Park Avenue!!!
I love seasonal books.
xo,
~R
I have the PAP and oooo it is such a luscious read! And did we know our friend MCM is mentioned in it!
What a fun give away and just in time for holiday entertaining! Love Kate – will make sure I'm on her subscription list! Hope you had a lovely holiday!
So fun to do this together! xx
Wow! What great books to add to my entertaining library!
Oh how I love a good entertaining book! How generous of you both! I am going to go on over to her blog right now!
What a great selections. Just checked out her blog – glad now to know about it. I didn't see a place for followers – did I miss it? Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Michele
What perfect timing! Your blog is always so enjoyable! Best, Cheryl
There once was a hostess named Kate,
Whose party know-how was great.
Her mom taught her well,
'bout how to be swell,
Oh what a wonderful fate!
Kate and her mom taught me too,
When I didn't know what to do.
Those books I will need,
When there are friends to feed,
So I don't look like a foo'
I just found you from Party Resources, one of my favorite entertaining blogs. I'm looking forward to reading your blog now too.
great give away! I love Potluck but don't have the others–maybe I'll get lucky! hope your Thanksgiving was fabulous!
What great books! Hard to choose a favorite!
I am now a follower of Party Resources. Love their site. You know how I am about tablescapes and parties. I'll think I've died and gone to heaven if I win these books. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. I've been the worst blogger. I just cannot keep up these days. Have a great week. Mona
Wow, what a holiday treat!
Hi Elizabeth!
What a fun giveaway;
the first book is
especially interesting
to me as I LOVE to
peek into the way others
live and celebrate and
since I have no friends
currently residing on
Park Avenue, this just
might be my ticket!
Off to check out Party
Resources and sign up…
xx Suzanne
PS: I bet you were a
darling little girl : )
Loved your comment on P&H!
Love Kate's blog. Beautiful pictures!
Hope your Thanksgiving weekend was grand Elizabeth. Onward with the holidays!
xo Cathy
These books look amazing! Would love to win.
Ooooh! I have been eyeing that Park Avenue book for AGES and would love to sink my sugary teeth into the others as well. Thanks for the offering. I am crossing my fingers! xo, Brigid
What a deliriously delicious and delightful give-away you have this week. All three of these books are on my wish list this Christmas…who told you?
Following both blogs. I could use a few more books in my arsenal.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
http://mrgoodwillhunting.blogspot.com
I can't resist a gorgeous book & here are three!! Thanks for the opportunity to win these. Happy holidays to you and yours!
terrific giveaway…I hope I win. Hope you all have a great holiday season!
Mary
So happy I found your blog! I'm your newest follower and am also a follower of Party Resources! Such a lovely giveaway! Thank you!
These look like amazing books to have in our library!! I need to go and check out Party resources, Great giveaway!!Kathysue
what an amazing giveaway! you are so kind.
i'd love to add these books to my collection. thank you sooooo much for the chance!!
I follow and enjoy both your and Kate's blogs and learn so much from both of you.
I've made note of the books in case I don't win so that I can add them to my collection. Thank you!
New to your blog but I'll be back. Love those books, love your links, love your style! I hope I win!
I am following both of you of course. it is so great to pull put a book for a tip or recipe when entertaining!! Fingers are crossed!
I have a $200 Giveaway from Fifi Flowers!
Do come and enter!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Ooooh! Those books look like must-haves. I've been pinching ideas from Kate for years; she'd probably be grateful if I turned to books instead! Thanks!!
What a great fun idea! Thanks!!
Kate, thanks so much for the introduction to this blog! I love yours and this one looks just as wonderful!
Thanks for introducing these 3 books and Party Resources. I love that PAP sales possibly help Sloan Kettering?! Great ideas–I have to find those cute deer toppers on the cupcakes in Baked Explorations. Yummy!