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ouldn't it be great if floral and event designer Preston
Bailey was your uncle, and you could call him for a few
pointers when planning a special party?

Veil, you may not be his next-of-kin, but you are entitled to the
artistic guidance and inspiration provided in his latest book, Preston
. alley's Design for Entertaining (Bulfinch Press, $45). It's a book
dorned with 150 vivid color photos of lavish party settings giving
co etailed examples of his elaborate floral designs and cre-ativity.
This renowned Panama-born
esigner has made many
celebrities' party fantasies a
reality, including Oprah
Winfrey, Michael Douglas and
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bill and
Camille Cosby and Joan
' vers.
ailey, a former fashion
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ristincts, and as I did, my creativity expanded in many new dire
tions," says Bailey, describing the content of his book and motivation
for style.
he book is a great coffee-table collectible that walks you through
very event-planning step. Starting with deciding and envisioning an
e ngagement , to working the space with lighting and flowers, it aids
MI in pulling all your theme concepts together to fit the mood of the
gathering.
Even if there is no reason for you to plan a party, you will find
something to celebrate after experiencing the elegance of Bailey's
book.

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