Lulu Powers

There's no excuse for a hum-drum party, so brush up on your entertaining skills with Lulu Powers Food to Flowers: Simple, Stylish Food for Easy Entertaining by event planner and caterer Lulu Powers.

The latest collaboration by the GourmetGrrl, this fabulous book is packed with tips on decorating, planning, and cooking for one amazing shindig. The luscious color photography will inspire you to host weekly, if not daily.

Think of Lulu Powers as a modern Martha Stewart; she literally creates something out of nothing and makes it look fun and easy. And as any hostess knows, that in itself is a feat.

Check out Lulu's website for party tips, recipes, and generally fabulous ideas.

Lulu Powers Food to Flowers is now available at your local bookstore and online; $34.99