Elegant Entertaining (Town & Country)

Rating:
Summary: Big disappointment
Review: I ordered this book sight unseen, based on the reputation of Town and Country magazine for a high taste level and sophistication. I was very disappointed and have returned the book. The photos are uninspiring, and the text elementary. On the other hand, if you need to know that when you receive an invitation to a party you should respond, and if you need to know that you should place forks to the left of a place setting and the knives and spoons to the right of a place setting, maybe you would like this book.

Rating:
Summary: Total disappointment
Review: I saw this book advertised in Town and Country magazine, and when I was not able to find it locally, I ordered it sight unseen. I expected it to be a sophisticated and lovely book, based on Town and Country's reputation and taste level. I plan to return the book. I would be embarrassed to give it as a gift, it is so ordinary and mediocre. Even the photographs are uninspiring. However, if you need to know that when you receive an invitation, you should reply to the hostess, or if you need to know that the flatware is placed at the place setting in the order in which it is used (with the forks to the left and the spoons and knives to the right), maybe you would like this book. You'll find lots of other entertaining books FAR superior.........for example the book of a couple years ago, At Home with Carolyne Roehm, is still at the top of the pile! Forget about ordering this book. Save your money.