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Create Memorable Gatherings with Simplicity and Style

Welcoming 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!

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"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)

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    128 pages
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    Ten Peaks Press
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    October 3, 2017
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0736963138
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"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

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"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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Peaks Press; Illustrated edition (October 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0736963138
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0736963138
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 113

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Melissa Michaels

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Melissa Michaels is the creator of The Inspired Room (theinspiredroom.net) and twice voted Better Homes & Gardens Reader’s Favorite Decorating Blogger. Her mission is to inspire women to create homes they can’t wait to come home to.

She is also the author of several popular home decorating and lifestyle books, including the New York Times bestseller Love the Home You Have, Dwelling, Simple Decorating, and The Inspired Room coffee table book.

Melissa has a passion for helping readers find contentment at home, encouraging them to embrace each season, experience peace and comfort in rhythms and routines, to welcome others into their home, and care for their well-being by keeping their lives and homes clean and simple.

Melissa and her husband recently became empty nesters for the first time and live in their new dream home near the beautiful San Juan Islands in Washington state.

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Nina Longhini
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful ideas
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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Although I'm not new to hosting, this book gave me a lot of ideas to uplevel my hosting abilities. For me, setting a pretty table and creating great meals comes easy to me. My biggest takeaways were on how to focus more on making your guests feel welcome, from the time they walk in to the good bye's. I usually get wound up in the mechanics of a party and feel self conscious when guests arrive. I guess I would classify myself as the 'perfectionist' hostess. Melissa's book reminds us that it's not only about being a host, but also the art of hospitality.
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Sarah Van Ryn
5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging ideas for simple gatherings!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022
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An easy but encouraging read for simple gatherings. The motivation this book brings to your heart and soul reminds us what a true gift hospitality real is….the gathering isn’t really about us but our guests. Thanks to Melissa Michaels.
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Denise
4.0 out of 5 stars For new hosts
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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You’ll likely get some good ideas if you’re new to hosting gatherings. The author seems very sincere and kind.
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su44
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this little book
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017
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I loved this little book. Great simple ideas for gatherings without the stress. Very helpful for me since I one of those people who stresses a lot when it comes to having guests over. Looking forward to using this in the coming months!
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Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars cute little gem
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
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very nicely done-includes pictures. lots of advice for hosting gatherings in your home. I have all her other books-very warm writing style. all are highly recommended. a favorite author and blog-The Inspired Room.
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Quite Simply Home
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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This was a easy book to read with many suggestions for showing hospitality. Although I enjoyed the book, it wasn’t unique.
5 people found this helpful
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donna Deming
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything was good.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
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I liked the book and the service was good.
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Marlene M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018
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Finding new ways to celebrate my friends and their accomplishments
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Happy Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars simple book
Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2021
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This is a simple book but you can still learn good tips from it.
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