Simple Gatherings: 50 Ways to Inspire Connection

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Create Memorable Gatherings with Simplicity and StyleWelcoming friends and family into your home doesn't have to be intimidating! These 50 affordable and inspired ideas from bestselling author Melissa Michaels will help you turn any get-together into a special memory.Simplify tasks and focus on what guests remember most: the atmosphere, feast, conversation, and special touches.Reduce stress when you embrace your authentic hosting style, easy DIYs, and the freedom of using what you have.Celebrate people as the centerpiece of any gathering with simple activities that spark conversation and connection.With more than 300 tips for a variety of gatherings—from a casual outdoor barbeque to a creative guest-of-honor dessert--you'll feel inspired to open your door with confidence!" Simple Gatherings invites us all to check hospitality fears and perfectionism at the door. The helpful tips and creative ideas inside will inspire even the most reluctant hostess to take that first step toward creating space for a simple but memorable experience."Sandy Coughlin , Reluctant Entertainer (blog) Review"Simple Gatherings invites us all to check hospitality fears and perfectionism at the door. The helpful tips and creative ideas inside will inspire even the most reluctant hostess to take that first step toward creating space for a simple but memorable experience."— Sandy Coughlin, of the Reluctant Entertainer blog--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.About the AuthorMelissa Michaels is the New York Times Best Selling author of Love the Home You Have, The Inspired Room, Make Room for What You Love, The Inspired Room Coloring Book, Simple Decorating, and Simple Gatherings. She is the creator of The Inspired Room (theinspiredroom.net), one of the top decorating blogs on the web for nearly ten years. The Inspired Room reaches over 600,000 readers each month and was twice voted Better Homes and Gardens Readers' Favorite Decorating blog. Melissa (along with her home and The Inspired Room) has been featured in top publications and magazines online and in print. Through The Inspired Room blog and best-selling books, Melissa offers a refreshing perspective on finding contentment in creating an authentically beautiful home, right where you are. She lives with her husband and family in Seattle, Washington. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.