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"How to be the Perfect Housewife": Entertain in Style (Paperback)

by Anthea Turner (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books (1 May 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753513323
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753513323
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 20.8 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 154,204 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Hot on the heels of "How to Be the Perfect Housewife" comes an inspiring new guide to entertaining - in style! From the simplest supper for two to a summer wedding buffet, every type of event is catered for, whether casual or formal, on a shoestring or pushing the boat out. And with impressive ideas for seasonal entertaining - from Christmas parties to Valentine's dinners - you'll never be short of inspiration all year round. It helps to discover: the secrets of successful entertaining; the art of preparation, invitations and budgeting; how to devise menus, drinks or themes; and, when to call in the experts. From breathtaking barbecues to praiseworthy picnics, "Perfect Housewife's" countless ideas for any occasion will ensure you're the hostess with the mostest, every time.

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Discover the secrets of impeccable entertaining and make your parties the hottest ticket in town.

Entertaining can be a headache. All that preparation and planning, budgeting, shopping and inviting . . . and that’s before your guests have even arrived!

Luckily, Perfect Housewife, Anthea Turner, is on hand to take the stress out of entertaining. Whether you’re planning a formal dinner or a delicious buffet, a sophisticated picnic or a kids’ Halloween party, a themed birthday or a summer barbeque, you’ll find all the tips you need to organise fabulous functions – without the fear.

Learn the art of preparation, sending invitations, devising menus, drinks and themes. Feel confident tackling any kind of celebration, whatever your budget.

Entertain in Style – the follow-up to the successful How to Be the Perfect Housewife and tie-in to the hit TV series Anthea Turner: Perfect Housewife – has all the helpful hints and inspiring ideas you need to create an exceptional event with ease, enjoyment and flawless style.

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Where's Anthea?, 27 April 2007
By Jackie L (Oxfordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
As a fan of the accompanying tv series I was eagerly anticipating this book. Can't knock the content, and it covers the whole range of 'homemaker' skills covered by the series, so gives much more information than on how to clean. However, I was disappointed that there weren't any photos, either of the domestic marvel herself, or more importantly of some of the clever hints and tips she demonstrates. I want to see her t-shirt folding trick and towel folding technique again!
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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Anthea comes clean!, 31 Mar 2007
By P. Anderson (London, England) - See all my reviews
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I was very eager to buy the book, because having watched and thoroughly enjoyed both the BBC3 series, I thought it would be great to have all Anthea's little tips, ideas and routines in written form. I was particularly interested in household cleaning recipes, wanting to avoid and reduce as much as possible the chemicals I brought into the home. She does give you her top 10 for an envioronmentally friendly cleaning kit and one recipe for her ultimate grimebuster, but I thought there would be a few more. The book has 19 lessons, covering everything from decluttering to entertaining, shopping to children and pets, removing stains to organising your paperwork. They are lessons with lots of tips, and some suggestions for routines you could follow. Anthea does make it clear at the start of the book, that having a nice home doesn't have anything to do with wealth, but with making the best of what you have, hence the load of tips for you to pick and choose from. There are no illustrations (just little decorative pictures) but perhaps it doesn't need any. While it was a good read, I found it did not galvanise me into action as much as watching the TV series did, where I could see the transformation of someone's home before my eyes, and which inspired me to go and do likewise. However, quite a few of tips I've asterisked as I want to try those out. I think it would be a great book to give to someone new to homemaking, and perhaps someone new to homemaking would give it more stars. Nevertheless, I'm quite old at homemaking but there was still plenty in there to tickle my taste buds. It's still worth the buy and I intend to keep it and follow many of Anthea's suggestions. (You know, on second thoughts, perhaps I should have given it 4 stars.)
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Practical book, with great housekeeping tips, 22 Jun 2007
I bought this book to give to my daughter for no other reason than she has just moved into her own home and loves the colour Pink, I had never been a big Anthea Fan, I found her 'too girlie' for my personal tastes.... So imagine my suprise when reading through the book I found it to be practical, she obviously does her own housework, and obviously puts thought into things, because a lot of her tips are really intelligent 'why didn't I think of that type tips'..... I look at the woman with a whole new admiration, this really is a very good book
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Help!!!
This book has been so helpful and brought out the 'Monica' (from Friends) in me!!! Anthea explains how to organise absolutely EVERYTHING in your house, right down to how to... Read more
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Surely having a happy home is vastly more important than feeling inadequate because the never-seen-or-used upward facing sill of your doorframes are dusty. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ms. D. Cairns

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration & Motivation!
I find that books like this one (ie How Clean Is Your House, 10 Minute Housekeeping, Sink Reflections, etc.) as well as the related shows out there are motivators for me. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read
If you want a sparkling gleaming house like Antheas this is the book for you after the hard work of decluttering you will find it very easy and sooo much quicker to clean your... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. R. S. Prescott

4.0 out of 5 stars Despite my initial reticence...
...to pick up this book from my wife's stash, I did read it and it isn't at all bad. As other reviewers have commented, if you have just moved away from home it is a sort of... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Brian Levine

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for first time homeowners!
This book is perfect for anyone who has just left home! As someone who's mum done everything for them at home, I've found this book to be a great help with setting up my new home... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Anthea is a godess
I have been an avid fan of the show from the beginning and have been waiting for the publication of this book with baited breath. I was not dissapointed! Read more
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