Essentially Lilly: Colorful Holidays Guide

Lilly Pulitzer has perfected the art of living well, as exemplified by her clothes and the way she entertains. Her informal elegance and vibrancy embody an "affluence at ease" attitude that she encourages us to incorporate into our daily lives. In her book, A Guide to Colorful Holidays, Lilly takes us on a journey through her unique Palm Beach style as she celebrates good times with family and friends, sharing yummy-good food on a host of festive holidays or any day of the year.

Divided by seasons, the book overflows with Lilly's favorite memories, distinctive recipes, and creative hints for a year's worth of happy celebration. SPRING brings a festive Mardi Gras party, an Easter brunch, and a Latin-inspired Mother's Day lunch. SUMMER calls for a Fourth of July beach picnic, the perfect kid's birthday bash, and the ultimate Labor Day weekend house party. FALL means Halloween, Thanksgiving, and, as a special treat, a birthday supper for Lilly! WINTER has festivities on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, plus a romantic Valentine's Day supper dance.

Lilly's is a truly American success story. When she eloped at twenty and moved to Palm Beach, the young Mrs. Pulitzer was known for her original approach to entertaining, hosting dinner parties in her kitchen while others entertained formally in their dining rooms. "What did we care?" Lilly says. "I didn't want to miss out on the fun just because I was cooking." This casual, fun-filled style created a new Palm Beach aesthetic that celebrates good times, wonderfully prepared food, and laughter with close friends – the perfect recipe for a party.

However, Lilly did more than just have fun. She started a business too. Squeezing oranges to make fresh juice in a small shop off tony Worth Avenue caused such a mess that Lilly asked her dressmaker to create a simple shift in bright colors to conceal the stains. Her friends liked the shift, asked where they could find it, and a fashion legend was born.

Now, Lilly wants to share her secrets for making holiday entertaining as festive and fun as it can be. Filled with lavish illustrations and lush photographs, and featuring an enticing batch of menus, recipes, decorating, and entertaining tips, A Guide to Colorful Holidays is sure to make your festivities sparkle with the color and joie de vivre that Lilly is famous for.

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