Joe Nye's new book  Flair, Exquisite Invitations, Lush Flowers, and Gorgeous Table Settings, is a thoughtful, chic and comprehensive guide to all sorts of entertaining.  In our modern times, the idea of traditional entertaining can seem daunting.  Nye encourages the reader to use what is around the house, but is also clear about what one should invest in.  We are not to hold ourselves to the standards of the Ritz Carlton, but there are formalities in entertaining that shouldn't be ignored.  Nye breaks this down in a practical and easy to follow way.

Included in the book are gorgeous photographs of place settings and flower arrangements presented in such a way as not to intimidate the budding host or hostess. 

Who better than Joe Nye, our modern-day traditionalist, to guide you through your next soiree!

Read Balustrade & Bitters' interview with Joe Nye here.

To purchase a copy of Flair for yourself and/or a friend (this book will make an excellent gift):

Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Indiebound.com

Photo (c) Edmund Barr from FLAIR by Joe Nye, Rizzoli 2010

Photo (c) Edmund Barr from FLAIR by Joe Nye, Rizzoli 2010

Photo (c) Edmund Barr from FLAIR by Joe Nye, Rizzoli 2010

Photo (c) Edmund Barr from FLAIR by Joe Nye, Rizzoli 2010