About this item
Far more than a guide to homemaking and being a fine host - although it is definitely all that too - The Inviting Life is about how to live each day with a desire and determination to turn the ordinary into something lovely. It's also a book about why we should bother. Whether the subject is dcor, ambience, shopping, feeding weary travellers, mixing cocktails, planning dinner parties, or getting yourself motivated for spring cleaning, Laura Calder affirms the value of our everyday activities and shows how beauty, creativity, and delight have the power to change the world. This one-of-a-kind book is both a page-turning narrative about Laura's own hosting and home-making adventures and an invaluable work of reference. It's a spur to ideas for everything from creating a welcoming living space and making a respectable salad, to putting guests at their ease and writing a thank-you note worth receiving.
About the Author
Laura Calder is a passionate home cook, homemaker, hostess, and enthusiast of all things art de vivre - all of which are encapsulated in her latest book, The Inviting Life: An inspirational guide to home-making, hosting, and opening the door to happiness (Random House, 2017)
She has also written four cookbooks: French Food at Home; French Taste: Elegant, Everyday Eating; Dinner Chez Moi: The Fine Art of Feeding Friends; and Paris Express: Simple Food from the City of Style (all published by HarperCollins) .
Laura is a James Beard Award-winning television host whose shows have aired worldwide. Born and raised in eastern Canada, she holds undergraduate degrees in liberal arts and linguistics, and a Master's degree from the London School of Economics. She studied food and wine in Canada, the USA and France (where she lived for a decade) . She was knighted a Chevalier de l'Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French government in 2011. She now lives in Toronto.
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