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Summary: Jam-packed with great new ideas.
Review: A quick glance at the Table of Contents and I knew I had to buy this book! It's packed with ideas, tips, resources and a terrific grid to cross-reference themes and occasions. I find something new every time I open the book.
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Summary: Let's Party!
Review: As a professional party planner and hostess for events of up to 700, this book is indespensible when stuck for an idea. I have actually celebrated using Ms. Sach's Surfin' USA, the Makeover/Minispa and the Academy Awards party. I have had very successful events thanks to the hints and ideas in this book. If it weren't for Pick a Party, I would have forgotton to rent port-a-pottys for an outdoor picnic for 350! Whew!
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Summary: Even a pro can learn a thing or two!
Review: As an award-winning professional event planner who has been in the business for over 15 years, I figured there probably wasn't a whole lot I was going to learn by reading Patty's book, but just in case there was, I thought I'd buy it. I'm so glad I did! There were TONS of ideas that I know will work not only for my clients' parties, but also will be fun to do when I'm planning a party for my own friends. Most are easy to duplicate and adapt to every situation...and Patty even provided a grid to help the "thematically challenged" find a theme to fit any occasion! :) The ideas are bulleted and easy to read. And if you need a little more of an explanation or "how-to," Patty's provided that also for many of the projects. If you are a newbie host, or are like me, and have thrown hundreds...thousands...of parties, BUY THIS BOOK! You'll use it again and again.
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Summary: A must-have for party planning!
Review: Because my family loves to party, I'm always looking for ideas that are easy and fun. Patty Sachs delivers again! Whenever I am planning a celebration, I know that her books will help... and this one is the best yet! The book makes finding ideas so simple. It's like having my own personal party planner! (Only less expensive!)
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Summary: Thinking of celebrating anything -- you need Patty Sachs!
Review: I had my own celebration just reading the party suggestions from this very very funny and creative woman. She knows the party-biz and if you're giving a 'teeny-tiny tea party' or a BIG SPLASH -- you'll find ideas for any kind of celebration in this BIG BOOK! A must for every home.
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Summary: This was one fantastic book, for ANY occasion. Great ideas!
Review: I purchased this book to get some ideas on a bridal shower. I love it because I can use it for absolutely any occasion imaginable. The ideas in it are great, original and fun. If anyone is looking to throw a party of any type, there is no excuse why you can't find a theme and ideas in this book. I love it!!
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Summary: Up-to-date resources and ideas!!
Review: I remember Patty from when she lived in Minneapolis, MN. She is a wealth of knowledge in the meeting, convention and special event industry, and her books reflect this. The price vs. the information also reflects her willingness to contribute to the event industry.
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Summary: This book is lacking on the "how to's"
Review: I'm always interested in new ideas for parties because I give at least 4 big (50 people or more) parties a year. This book did have plenty of ideas but very little in the way of concrete details. For example, under the MAGIC idea on page 94, Patty Sachs suggests for activities "the guests perform amazing & amusing feats" and that the host "hire a professional magician to really dazzle & bewilder your guests." This is helpful? This book is filled with truely lame and uninspired suggestions. A big disappointment. If you are looking for a party book, The Penny Whistle series is the way to go.
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Summary: Great One-Stop Party Idea Book!
Review: Sach's "Pick A Party" is a wonderful one-stop party planning resource! It's categorical organization makes it so easy to find theme ideas. She is so creative. Using her ideas will certainly make a "BIG" impression. The resource section, itself, makes it worth the price.
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Summary: Great One-Stop Party Idea Book!
Review: Sach's "Pick A Party" is a wonderful one-stop party planning resource! It's categorical organization makes it so easy to find theme ideas. She is so creative. Using her ideas will certainly make a "BIG" impression. The resource section, itself, makes it worth the price.
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