<b>A fresh guide to entertaining, with a focus on</b>&nbsp;<b>tabletop and floral design, from celebrity event</b>&nbsp;<b>designer DeJuan Stroud.<br></b><br>DeJuan Stroud is known for elegant weddings,&nbsp;celebrity events, and movie premieres, but his dream&nbsp;is to inspire and encourage everyone to bring flowers&nbsp;and beauty into their lives in an effortless way. In his&nbsp;first book, he presents seventeen at-home celebrations featuring spectacular tabletops, glorious centerpieces,&nbsp;and simple how-to floral projects.&nbsp;The party themes range widely from a Venetianinspired&nbsp;birthday dinner party with dramatic ribbon&nbsp;poles to Christmas in the country using fruits, spices,&nbsp;and herbs, but each one emphasizes the joy of celebrating&nbsp;life’s day-to-day occasions.<br><br>From conquering flower “stem fear” to learning how&nbsp;to map a table, Stroud demystifies the art of the&nbsp;tabletop, emphasizing above all his love for flowers,&nbsp;from the humble to the exotic. Readers will be&nbsp;inspired to create striking arrangements, set a beautiful&nbsp;table, and create décor for simple or grand&nbsp;occasions.