If there’s one thing Rebecca Gardner knows, it’s how to throw a really good party. Now, the founder and creative director of the events, interior design and retail collective House and Parties invites you to crash twenty of her elegantly off-beat and wonderfully over-the-top events in her first-ever book, A Screaming Blast. Within these pages, you’ll find celebrations of all sorts captured in lush color photographs — think a sultry squirrel-themed soiree; a birthday bash that makes multiple stops via a vintage school bus; a whimsical outdoor wedding featuring towering faux flowers and a choreographed moonrise; a pink-poodle-themed holiday party complete with synchronized swimmers and a retro dessert table; and even an intimate dinner party hosted in Gardner’s own jewel-box NYC apartment, with a dinner table squeezed in the bedroom and champagne chilling in the kitchen sink. This feast for the eyes is accompanied by expert advice from the queen of hosting herself, from tips for planning and getting the party started to how to add a bit of surprise and delight to your own shindigs. You’ll also find a helpful list of some of her favorite places to source party must-haves like flowers, food, invitations and décor, which is sure to come in handy the next time you’re playing host. Filled with all the glamour, wit and mischief that Gardner parties are known for, this beautiful book is a must have for anyone who loves to entertain! •by Rebecca Gardner•foreword by Sofia Coppola•photography by Adam Kuehl•hardcover•256 pages Dimensions: •9.25"W x 1.25"D x 11.25"H
