The Butler Speaks
A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Etiquette, Home & Garden, The Home, Cleaning & Caretaking, Health & Well Being, Self Help
| Author: | Charles MacPherson | ISBN: | 9780449015926 |
| Publisher: | Appetite by Random House | Publication: | April 23, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Appetite by Random House | Language: | English |
| Author: | Charles MacPherson |
| ISBN: | 9780449015926 |
| Publisher: | Appetite by Random House |
| Publication: | April 23, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Appetite by Random House |
| Language: | English |
Host a dinner party * Make a bed * Set a table * Use the proper fork * Polish silver * Prepare high tea * Present a calling card * Make conversation * Fold a shirt ... all with the charm, ease and sophistication of a butler.
Now in its fifth printing, this beautifully illustrated style, etiquette and entertainment guide lays out the essentials of entertaining and household management in a clear, straightforward style. For anyone who rents or owns--be it a small urban condo or a lavish country estate--The Butler Speaks includes everything you need to know to simplify, organize and care for your home. Charles MacPherson offers modern advice on personal style and etiquette--how to receive guests; present your business card; make polite dinner conversation-- and advice on entertaining at home--how to make a cheese plate; hold your cutlery; set a table--all with the flair, charm and unpretentious grace of the butler.
Host a dinner party * Make a bed * Set a table * Use the proper fork * Polish silver * Prepare high tea * Present a calling card * Make conversation * Fold a shirt ... all with the charm, ease and sophistication of a butler.
Now in its fifth printing, this beautifully illustrated style, etiquette and entertainment guide lays out the essentials of entertaining and household management in a clear, straightforward style. For anyone who rents or owns--be it a small urban condo or a lavish country estate--The Butler Speaks includes everything you need to know to simplify, organize and care for your home. Charles MacPherson offers modern advice on personal style and etiquette--how to receive guests; present your business card; make polite dinner conversation-- and advice on entertaining at home--how to make a cheese plate; hold your cutlery; set a table--all with the flair, charm and unpretentious grace of the butler.
