Perfect Parties: Tips and Advice from a New York Party Planner

by Linnea Johansson

"An incredible guide for those who love to entertain. It's a wealth of useful tips."—Bobby Flay Ever wish you could host a glamorous bash like the ones covered in People magazine? You can—with tips and ideas from Linnea Johansson, party planner extraordinaire. She's thrown celebrations hosting some of the biggest names in the Big Apple, including Jennifer Lopez, Donald Trump, Reese Witherspoon, Sean Combs, and Martha Stewart. And on these fully-illustrated and festive pages is her best advice for planning a fabulous event. She covers everything from invitations to decorating, from hors d'oeuvres to cocktails. So look no further for ways to create a New Year's Eve extravaganza, birthday blowout, or even just a very special night out with friends. Whatever questions you have, Linnea has the answers. Color photographs throughout

160 pages, Hardcover

First published October 17, 2007

Reviews

[Abby]

Great images and some very helpful tips, but I found it interesting that the whole book is focused on smaller events at your home, yet at the intro of each chapter, Linnea essentially brags about the high dollar things that she's done. They are impressive, but don't really seam relavant to the topics at hand. I will keep it for a reference.

[Karen Ross]

Another long weekend indulgence, picked up at Ruth Pretty's vintage sale, not sure I am into American food.
Loved living, travel and missed New York 2020 destination, vicariously through the background narrative.

[ALN]

It had decent content and still not what I was looking for. I don't plan on having any powerhouse NYC parties anytime soon, maybe this would suit the never ending entertainer more.