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When Jennifer arrived at Madame Chic's Parisian apartment as a foreign exchange student, Madame Chic took her under her wing and tutored her in the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in life to the art of living. Years later, Jennifer was back in California with a husband, two young daughters, a dog, and her first home.

When Frances Mayes fell in love with Tuscany and Bramasole, millions basked in the experience through her three best-selling memoirs. Now Frances and her husband, In Tuscany coauthor Edward, share the essence of Tuscan life as they have lived it, with specific ideas and inspiration for listeners stateside to bring the beauty and spirit of Tuscany into their own home decor, meals, gardens, entertaining and, most important, outlook on life.

From New York Times best-selling author and reality television star Bethenny Frankel, the modern woman’s guide to looking fabulous while balancing health, home, and career. With Bethenny’s favorite tips for managing every aspect of her nonstop life, including the launch of her new daytime talk show, Skinnygirl Solutions gives all women the skills to make smart, everyday choices that will lead to a fabulous Skinnygirl life.

The Summers family always chose somewhere special to spend their Christmas holiday instead of at home. Every year their holiday vacation destination was different and determined by each of their Christmas wishes. Hannah and her children loved their Christmas holiday tradition even though it was never easy for everyone to be completely satisfied and this year was no different...or was it? Daniel Summers quickly offered to handle the arrangements for their upcoming Christmas holiday vacation. He knew his mother was surprised and maybe even a little suspicious about his offer to find a place ...

Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of the fairy-tale to be real. Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd ...

John Ota was a man on a mission - to put together the perfect kitchen. He and his wife had been making do with a room that was frankly no great advertisement for John's architectural expertise. It just about did the job but for a room that's supposed to be the beating heart of a home and a joy to cook in, the Otas' left a lot to be desired. And so John set out on a quest across North America, exploring examples of excellent designs throughout history, to learn from them and apply their lessons to his own restoration.

Most people visualize inviting friends over...but many people never get around to it. If there are barriers keeping you from entertaining this audiobook will help you start small and start your life as a host. You'll learn: How to start out by entertaining away from your home, so you can learn to focus on your guest, how easy it is to put together casual events from coffees to brunches, where to get printable planning templates and checklists (for free), how to get your house company ready, and how to host anything from a casual dinner all the way to a giant "mile stone" party.

With so many delicious recipes inside, KILLER APPS is truly the only appetizers recipe book you'll ever need! The best part of any party — aside from chatting and laughing with friends or family, meeting new people, and having some great beverages — is the appetizers, right? But how disappointing is it when your hosts just put out bowls of boring chips and pretzels and lousy dip? Don’t be that host — you can totally wow your guests at your next get-together, and Killer Apps is here to help! Within these pages you’ll find more than 70 incredible, sure-to-please appetizer recipes. ...

Create beautiful memories for your family and friends with help from Katie Jacobs, a stylist for Reese Witherspoon's lifestyle brand Draper James. In this essential guide to entertaining, Katie reveals her secrets for throwing fantastic parties for any occasion, from a casual backyard movie night to a lavish holiday party. Using Katie’s inspiring ideas and make-ahead tips, you will be so organized that you can minimize the fuss, enjoy the time, and celebrate too!

Dog Fun! is exactly what every apartment dog owner needs. This audiobook provides dog owners with all the tips for dealing with a dog which might not have the space some dogs need! Owners deserve to know the tips for dealing with dogs who need to release energy or have fun at times. Learning how to optimize the space you have, creating fun simple games, or using the right toys can be all your furry friend needs! Remember, they are counting on you to give them their basic needs.