The art and allure of elegant entertaining, from VERANDA.

From a festive al fresco gathering to a fun pool party to an extravaganza in an exotic locale, Veranda’s stunning new book shows you how to give your guests the time of their lives. It’s the ultimate inspirational guide to throwing a sophisticated and stylish soirée, big or small, inside or out. You’ll find imaginative ideas for creating alluring ambiance, choosing an eye-catching centerpiece, selecting just the right appetizers and cocktails, and achieving that elusive “X-Factor” that makes your event stand out. Veranda Elegant Entertaining provides the perfect juxtaposition of engaging advice and gorgeous photographs to plan your own celebration — no matter whether it’s a brunch, afternoon tea, Sunday supper, benefit gala, or any special occasion at all!

About the Author:

Clinton Smith is the Editor in Chief of Veranda, the celebrated interiors and lifestyle magazine. He is an award-winning journalist who has been covering the fields of interior design, style, architecture, travel, and other luxury lifestyle topics for almost two decades. During his time at Veranda, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017, the magazine has become the ultimate sourcebook for those on a quest for the very best.

What makes a home exceptional — with an unforgettable sense of personality and passion? The answer shines through in this breathtaking collection of 30 uniquely stunning European houses, from France and Italy to Switzerland and Sweden.

Following on the success of The Houses of Veranda and Veranda The Art of Outdoor Living, this lavish volume from the leading luxury shelter magazine offers a wealth of decorating ideas. Top designers and influential tastemakers share their secrets for creating breathtaking spaces unique to the owners' vision and style.

Every interior feels fresh, every approach feels original, and every home feels unified by an incomparable sense of quality and elegance.

Veranda invites you to step inside the finest interiors, all decorated by the world's best and most influential designers.

The readers of Veranda expect escape: every issue presents stunning interiors in lush layouts. And that's exactly what this dream book delivers. These 30 homes are among the most spectacular ever featured in the magazine, with breathtaking rooms both traditional and modern plus everything in between. With a whisper of gracious text, this beautiful collection draws you into a world where you can imagine your own pied-à-terre in Paris, your aerie in the Hollywood Hills, and your home-away-from home on Barbados.

Take a private tour of magnificent homes, with their lush gardens, elegant courtyards and inviting pools set amid breathtaking landscapes.

This lavish new book from Veranda magazine offers a wealth of ideas for exceptional outdoor rooms and spaces, all created by the world's best designers. Broken down into classic, modern, romantic and exotic styles, these are among the most spectacular environments ever featured in Veranda.

30+ breathtaking private outdoor spaces created by top designers and architects display the beauty of living with nature in this lavish garden coffee table book.

On this exclusive Veranda tour of private outdoor spaces around the world, you’ll discover tranquil retreats created by the world’s most talented landscape designers.

- The glorious refuges in this intimate collection include:
- A haven in Greenwich, Connecticut with loungey terraces, wispy garden paths, and an abundance of flowers that offer moments of both rest and ramble
- A pastoral English wonderland that connects the rolling hills and meadows of a 7.3-acre estate to a historic farmhouse
An desert garden paradise in Oaxaca’s Puerto Escondido that envelops a pavilion-style villa into the wild coastline
- A hidden meditative Maine courtyard offering peace and privacy
- A sunken California hideaway that’s a triumph of tropicalia, where lush, leafy “walls” and fanciful objets d’art unite

This is the perfect gift book for landscape design and interior decorating enthusiasts who appreciate how ideas from the world of interior design inform outdoor spaces and exterior design.

About the Authors:

Stephanie Hunt is a writer in Charleston, South Carolina, a regular contributor to Veranda and the author of Veranda At Home in the South and Veranda Simply Chic. A native Southerner, she writes about style and design and community and culture for a number of publications, including Coastal Living, Southern Living, LUXE, The Washington Post, and Charleston Magazine.

Steele Thomas Marcoux is the editor of Veranda and a veteran of the design publishing industry, having served in senior editorial roles at Country Living, Coastal Living, and Southern Living. She serves on the board of directors for the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and dog.

VERANDA is where exceptional taste lives, delivering style, home, garden, art, travel and entertaining content through a refined, authoritative lens and inviting a community of highly engaged tastemakers to celebrate the very best.