Hit the hottest parties for posh pups with Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's new entertaining book exclusively for dog-lovers! Life of the Dog Party is just the ticket to planning high-society dog soirees. After all, dogs bring so much joy into our lives-shouldn't we pay them some special attention every now and then? Our love affair with dogs is everywhere these days, from luxury dog carriers, collars, and clothing, to dog specialty spas, fitness centers, and camps. From fashion (sunglasses, fresh-flower collars), to cuisine ("Dogiva" carob candies, "Dog Perignon" champagne, party cake) to super party activities (a romp in a specially prepared fountain, a "pet-icure"), see how these dog-doting party planners pamper their pets. From a birthday party to a backyard spa party to an afternoon art gallery soiree, the parties in this book capture all breeds of dogs at their fluffiest, and photographic best! You'll learn great tips in planning and executing every Making "doggie" bags Fun themes Picking dog-friendly music Great location ideas Dog food People food Special grooming tips Table settings Invitations Festivities and favors Fashion Canine couture
With a talent for making the ordinary extraordinary Kimberly Schlegel Whitman has taken her clever and original take on parties and created an entrepreneurial empire. While planning her own Idlewild Debutante Ball in Dallas, Texas, Kimberly found an undiscovered opportuity-a lack of quality goods for party rentals. RSVP Soiree Luxury Event Rentals was owned and operated by Kimberly for nine years before it was sold to it's largest customer in 2006. Her success in this field let to the publication of Kimberly's first book, "The Pleasure of Your Company: Entertaining in High Style" (Gibbs-Smith, $34.95). Recently, Kimberly released her second entertaining book exclusively for dog lovers, "Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animals" (Gibbs Smith, $19.95). Kimberly's next project, "The Wedding Workbook: A Time Saving Guide for the Busy Bride" (Gibbs-Smith, $24.95) followed her season as the star of the Style Network's hit show "Whose Wedding is it Anyway?" Kimberly's highly anticipated next release is "Tablescapes: Setting the Table with Style" (Gibbs-Smith, September 2008) will feature tabletop designs and tips for entertaining. Kimberly has been featured in Vanity Fair, Elle, Vogue, Town and Country, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Elegant Bride, BusinessWeek, Canadian House and Home and many more. She has also been coronted an "Entertaining Expert," a "Style Expert," and an "Arbiter of Taste and Style" on The Early Show, The Tyra Banks Show, WB in the Morning, Designing Texas, Designing America, Good Morning Texas, Good Day Dallas and many more. "
I picked this up because I just couldn't believe it was real. I can't really say it was written well because there wasn't much in the way of text. The text I did read sparked the English major in me and I spent half the time reading it and half picking at it. I felt like it was less about how to throw a dog party (who really would?) and more about "hey look, see what rich people do with their excess money?"
Wow these dogs are pampered! I got this book from my stepdads friends girlfreind. She knows the author and is the designer on Nashville Star. I got to get behind the scenes, meet Billy Rae Cyrus, and all of the contestants for free!