SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: The Last-Minute Party Girl + $100 Gift Card
categories: books, reader giveaways
I’m really excited to share a great book by cooking & entertaining guru Erika Lenkert as part of our giveaway today! It’s called The Last-Minute Party Girl and is a fun, ultra-hip, how-to read that’s full of fabulous advice, witty anecdotes, and tons of great recipes. Here are just a couple of the of many rave reviews for The Last-Minute Party Girl :
"The Last-Minute Party Girl puts the FUN back into FUNctions. It’s a lively resource for those who like to entertain with style, but don’t have the time (not to mention the pocketbook) to turn a simple soiree into their raison d’etre for a month."
- Glynis Costin , Party Girl, Mother of Two, and West Coast Bureau Chief, In Style Magazine
"Erika Lenkert’s recipes for tossing fabulous parties are equal parts sexy, sweet, spicy, and sassy. With hilarious stories and an insider’s approach, The Last-Minute Party Girl is the ultimate handbook for hosting the perfect party."
- Peter Davis , Editor at Large, Paper Magazine
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The book’s 10 chapters include things like Party Girl Etiquette, Vibe by Design (setting the scene), Painless Party Planning, A-List Appetizers, and The Party-Girl Pantry (survival supplies & shortcuts that will keep you stocked & prepared for even unexpected gatherings).
And speaking of supplies , you’re going to need something to help you stock up on some party girl must-haves of your own… so how does a $100 gift card to cb2 or Crate&Barrel sound?!

TODAY’S GIVEAWAY PRIZES INCLUDE:
FIRST PRIZE : Author-signed copy of The Last Minute Party Girl + a $100 gift card to your choice of cb2 or Crate&Barrel
SECOND PRIZE : Author-signed copies of The Last Minute Party Girl for 4 more lucky readers

HOW TO ENTER:
• Post a comment here. Tell us what you’d spend your winnings on, share your own favorite party advice, or just say anything!
• Enter by Thursday, April 17th at midnight PST. Be sure to login or include your email address (won’t be published) so that we can contact you if you win. Good luck!
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Sounds like such a great book! I’d love to win a copy!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:04 am -
I love throwing parties - a friend and I just threw a wonderful baby shower for one of our neighbors, I used several ideas I picked up on this site! 2007 was a really rough year for me and so far 2008 has been a great year for new beginnings, one of the things I look forward to the most is the first dinner party at my next new place. Hopefully soon.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:05 am -
Yes, Please!! Love the sound of “the party girl pantry” chapter. As I’m newly married and just starting to get into the world of entertaining, that’s definitely something I could stand to learn more about!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:05 am -
ooh! I would definitely be taking my winnings to Crate & Barrel! Great giveaway!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:07 am -
This really sounds like a great book! And i love both of those stores - choosing one would be a tough decision!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:08 am -
ooo! I love cb2, I would definitely spend my winnings on some new summer entertaining drinkware and acessories!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:12 am -
I would love to win this… I would probably spend the $$ on some new seasonal items to jazz things up- napkin rings, tablecloth, platter, etc.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:19 am -
Fabulous! I would love to get some new outdoor entertaining goodies for summer!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:20 am -
The Last-Minute Party Girl sounds like it could give me the inspiration to inject spontaneity into my over-scheduled life! My boyfriend and I have been fantasizing about getting some decent barware from cb2. I would absolutely love to win.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:21 am -
I would love to win!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:23 am -
I will soon be moving into my own place and I can’t wait to start entertaining. My winnings would most likely be spent on some great cocktail glasses. Nothing like a pretty glass to drink out of!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:23 am -
I’d spend my winnings on a Mother’s Day party.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:24 am -
My party advice to have everything prep in advance - make things you can made a few days ahead of time and freeze before your party - less stress and less mess on your actual party day.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:27 am -
That book looks so cute!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:28 am -
What a great giveaway. My law school graduation is quickly approaching; this book and the gift certificate would be so helpful in planning an appropriate celebration!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:28 am -
I love CB2, thanks for the opportunity to win.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:30 am -
Fun stuff! I would buy some new bedding for my drab (and sad) bed!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:30 am -
party! party! party! party! party! YAY! party! party! party!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:31 am -
Summer is my favorite time of year for evening parties. We always re-use our white christmas lights at this time and the back yard looks so pretty!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:31 am -
Oh dear, I LOVE cb2! Although I’d probably end up spending my winnings on my best friend who just moved into a new house. Or maybe on stuff for me to throw her a party
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:32 am
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I would get myself a really nice collander. That probably sounds strange but I’ve wanted a larger one for a long time.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:33 am -
Instead of wedding presents, my fiancee and I are asking our guests to make a donation to charities of their choice. Therefore, I would use the gift set to replenish and update our dishware/barware.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:36 am -
exciting! I’ve been wanting to have a party in honor of spring finally arriving… the book and certificate would be very useful!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:37 am -
Very nice giveaway… The book sounds great and who wouldn’t want to win a Crate and Barrel gift card. Thanks.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:37 am -
I love hosting parties! I would buy some much needed seasonal goodies and some outdoor serving dishes.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:39 am -
wowsas-what an awesome giveaway! pick me simply because i love you:) hmmm….what would i spend the dough on-a good set of knives. my knives won’t cut crap. i have to basically saw fruits and vegetables for an hour before the cut through.
party advice-don’t invite people you hate.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:39 am -
I would definitly spend the gc on some barware.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:41 am -
Last-Minute Party Girl? That’s so me! I love throwing parties but somehow always skip the ‘planning’ part.
I would loove a gift card to Crate & Barrel. I moved recently and every single wine glass broke in transit–so I could really use a set of their “Otis” glasses. I also love their Tripoli server–perfect for parties! There are so many fantastic things to choose from!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:42 am -
I could really use this book!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:42 am -
I want! I need!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:45 am -
I would spend $100 on linens and gadgets and (dish)wares- oh my!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:45 am -
ohhh i would add some new dishware to my collection (basically i have all white pieces, but in different shapes, etc)
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:47 am -
Well I was going to pick up a new tube pan so I could make a chocolate angel food cake. You could save me the trip though!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:47 am -
Wow, looks like a great book packed with helpful hints. Can’t wait to see it in person!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:47 am -
Oh cool, definately a book to check out! Hope I get a chance to win it! I’d love to win these prizes because I will be graduating from college in about a month (!) and setting up my first apartment with a couple of friends. We love have a good time and any ideas of new ways to do that would be awesome…plus a gift cert to cb2 would be sooooo helpful in setting us up.
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:48 am -
The Party Girl and Crate and Barrel, sounds like a prefect combo!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:54 am -
I want to be a party girl!
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:55 am -
Fun giveaway! I’d take my gift certificate to Crate & Barrel and stock up on white wine glasses–they keep getting broken at my parties! I’d also buy cloth napkins because I’m trying to live greener…
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:01 am -
there are so many things I would spend the gift card on… but most likely I would put it towards new bedroom furniture.
thanks!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:01 am -
I love parties and I love Crate and Barrel! I would probably buy more dishes. You can never have too many dishes.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:02 am -
We’re hosting a graduation party later this month, so I would be buying goodies for that!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:03 am -
I would love to win the book! And as I’m getting my own apartment very soon, the Crate and Barrel giftcard would be very helpful (and tremendous fun!).
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:09 am -
What a fun-sounding book! I used love hosting parties, but have recently become intimidated. Here’s the issue: my husband is a diplomat with the US State Department and we just moved to our first overseas post. Let me tell you, the State Dept. ladies are cocktail party veterans! Every time I start to plan something, I get freaked out that I don’t have the right glasses or china, etc and end up tossing the party plans out the window. Maybe I could find some inspiration (and determination?) in this book!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:12 am -
oooh…there are so many things I could buy with that gift certificate! I’m in decorating and housewares mode, so maybe I’d get a few useful things for the kitchen, and then some just plain old pretty things!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:12 am
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Ooh! I love Crate and Barrel but we don’t have one around here, so everytime I go to New Orleans I spend atleast an hour just wandering around.
If I was to win I’d buy some new funky dishes. I have a very nice set but it’s brown and boring and sometimes a girl just needs some fun plates.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:12 am -
I’d love to buy some new dishes at Crate & Barrel!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:14 am -
I would love to add this book to my party library! I like to give parties at my office and I am sure this will give me ideas. I love C & B especially the way they set their tables and I would spend the GC on getting items to set my table the same way!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:20 am -
Looks like a great book!! Full of fun ideas! I la la la love Crate and Barrel!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:21 am -
Would love this especially to buy some goodies for my brother’s birthday or just give it to him to shop.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:22 am
Thanks. He does many cheese and wine parties besides baking for holidays. He is the Host with the Most!! lol I’d love to win the book. -
The book sounds fantastic. I love crate and barrel. I am hoping that I get everything that I registered for, but if not this GC would be great to buy the rest.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:24 am -
Oh man, I could have totally used this for the shower I am hosting next weekend but….I am cohosting a girls reunion (we haven’t seen each other in about 5 years!) in june and this would totally help make this the best friends get together ever!! I could totally buy some fun serving dishes in rockin’ colors!!!! Hope I win!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:24 am -
I could definately use this book in my business. We just threw a Stock the Bar Shower and it would have been very useful! Thanks for the awesome give away!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:25 am -
Wow that is nice! I would love copy. I see on the cover that it promises to be both ‘fashionable’ and ‘fearless’, both very much top of my list when it comes to entertaining. However even more important is the ‘foolishly simple’ bit… Who doesn’t want to become a Entertaining Diva without breaking into a sweat… (^_^)
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:26 am -
this giveaway sounds *perrrrrfect*! i love to entertain and i’m definitely a last-minute sorta gal
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:31 am
and who doesn’t love cb2/crate&barrel. -
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1420&f=26260&fromLocation=trends&l=348
I would get this
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:31 am -
Now that we have a new apartment it is much more conducive to hosting parties. I haven’t had a dinner party yet, but I’ve been thinking of throwing one in June.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:32 am -
As a party-thrower who’s always looking for chic/unique ideas (heck, I’m throwing a dessert party this weekend) I would love to own this book! If I got the gift certificate, I would run right away to the CB2 in Soho, NYC and get the modular rug tiles I’ve been meaning to get. Or I’d also replace some of my glassware at Crate and Barrel. Or use it for towards the Incognito Compact Office. So yes, I could use the certificate…
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:34 am -
Oh - the book looks great and I would probably use the winnings to buy baking supplies - like a new cake tin!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:35 am -
I’d spend that gift certificate on a great blender, so I can make frozen margaritas this summer!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:35 am -
I’d love this! I would use the gift card to get some last minute things for my wedding!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:35 am -
I’d buy some dishes to go with a new colorscheme I’ve been wanting to do in my kitchen.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:37 am -
I need new knives, it is a pretty sad state. I can hardly slice a tomato.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:38 am -
fingers crossed!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:39 am -
How fun…sounds like a great book. I’d go for some summery outdoor goodies. Love C&B!!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:39 am -
Oh… I love that book. I would spend the GC on these fabulous candlesticks i have been lusting over.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:43 am -
Does she include any tips for us tea party fanatics? I look forward to reading the book. And I would buy wine glasses at Crate and Barrel because I am always breaking them!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:44 am -
I move in a few weeks and I could use a million things! Crate and Barrel has this great doormat (Riviera Stripe) that I’ve been eyeing. And cb2 has a really cute 15 minute hourglass that I want. So I guess it’d be difficult for me to choose between the two!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:46 am -
I would love to win this, as the summer approaches we will have lots of parties. I can definitely use this! Thanks for the great give away!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:47 am -
Would definitely buy a new martini shaker and set of glasses — I haven’t been able to throw a decent party since I broke my old shaker!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:47 am -
This book sounds great! I would love to get the new Marble Fossil Board at Crate&Barrel.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:48 am -
I am giving a 75th birthday party for my grandpa, my son’s 2nd birthday party, a graduation party for my sister and a farewell party for my friend all in the next 4 weeks. I could sure use some inspiration!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:48 am -
My husband and I are still students (well, okay, he is the student in medical school while I am the student of someone-has-to-pay-the-bills
We definitely live on a tight budget but my love for entertaining usually tightens that budget even more! Now that it is getting warmer, a nice porch party sounds glorious. I would decorate with Crate and Barrel items:Huron Lantern
Cold Beverage Jar
Table in a Bag
Square Melamine Plates
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Cutout Line LightsThis would make for a comfortable and classy porch get-together! Thanks!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:49 am -
What a fun book! I have been dying for some bright white dishes, so I would definitely use the card for those!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:51 am -
So we’re moving at the end of this month, and the highlight of our new apartment is that it has an actual DINING ROOM! So I already have a table, chairs, china cabinet, kitchen island all bookmarked at C&B!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:52 am -
I think I would splurge on some new glassware. The book looks terrific
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:52 am -
I love CB2, but if I win, the gift card would go toward the sofa I’ve been eyeing at Crate & Barell. My current over stuffed, sun faded, cheaply slipcovered, red couch does not mesh with my mod green and blue living room in my new place. Save me!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:52 am -
Would love a copy and the gift card (I’d pass it on to my little sis–she’s registered there for her upcoming wedding!)
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:52 am -
I love this blog! Always awesome ideas! The book looks great! And I would use the cb2 gift card to help purchase some furniture I have been wanting for my living room.
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:52 am -
I would spend my gift card on things for my home!
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:53 am -
I love throwing parties, and I think this looks like a great helper book! My next party is going to be a themed Godfather party. Any one with any tips… please let me know. Thanks! Cheryl.Hernandez@gmail.com
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:00 am -
I would buy the Silva Sheet Set from Crate&Barrel if I won - thank you for the contest
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:04 am -
I’m so excited for spring and outdoor entertaining! We finally finished the patio this weekend so this would be great for our first BBQ this year!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:05 am -
My fiance and I are in the process of trying to host an engagement party, and would be THRILLED to have this book. We’re on a tight budget and are constantly looking for affordable ways to make our party both festive and chic!
We’re planning on having a couple of signature cocktails, so the CB2 barware would be perfecct for this!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:06 am -
I would use the winnings on some great platters and crudite dishes from Crate & Barrell
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:06 am -
Having flowers and a great playlist are two tips that have helped me in the past. I’d love to use the Gift Card for some new vases (notice a theme?) and some fun seasonal items.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:09 am -
What a great prize! I’m planning my biggest party yet…my wedding reception. This would definitely be put to good use if I won!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:10 am -
Party tip: make lots of finger foods to avoid the mess, and make them ahead of time. Lots of finger foods freeze well.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:10 am -
Today is my Mom’s birthday! I would totally use this to extend my gift giving to her!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:12 am -
I love fashionable domesticity! Pick me! I love Crate & Barrel!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:13 am -
Oooo yes! I would love this.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:14 am -
I love to shop at Crate & Barrel…it’s for me.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:14 am -
I’m getting married next month and this book would be a perfect way to start off our entertaining as newlyweds in our new house!!! The gift card would definitely be used on the lumiere candlesticks (would look fabulous on our console table in the living room), the eyelet votive holders, alumininum coasters, and so much more!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:15 am -
I could definitely use some decor for our living room with the Crate and Barrell card. Thanks
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:16 am -
What a great giveaway. I love to host parties.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:18 am -
I’d buy new baking tools that are nice and match–mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, etc. I love to bake for parties!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:20 am -
Um, I need so much stuff I can’t even begin to tell you what I would spend $100 on! I am crossing my fingers and hoping for a win!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:21 am -
This book looks fantastic, what a great secret weapon to have when throwing parties. I’d use the gift card to buy some fabulous party dishes and timeless accessories.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:22 am -
You gals have the fiercest giveaways!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:26 am -
i found your website last week and i LOVE it!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:28 am
i’ve already started incorporating your cute stuff…in a wedding last saturday and a baby shower this weekend!! thanks! i would love to win your stash! -
Just stumbled across this blog — such great, fun ideas! I’ll definitely be adding this one to my blogroll.
Oh and if I won, I’d want to buy some fun barware for our next party!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:30 am -
Sounds like a great book
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:31 am -
Loving this! I want to win a copy!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:31 am -
I would love this! I am so very ready to do some summer-time entertaining and these would be so helpful!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:31 am -
nice prize
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:32 am -
I would throw a party for my friends
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:33 am -
I would love this!! I need serving dishes desperately. I love baking and having parties, but I always have to use my dinner plates as serving dishes — not cool!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:35 am -
This sounds like a fun book. I love to give parties but always have to scale back because of budget. An extra $100 would be fun to use.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:37 am -
I would love to spend that gc at Crate & barrel on some fun summer stuff!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:38 am -
I will win this.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:42 am -
I would Love to read this book~
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:42 am -
The book sounds awesome! And what a great gift card to go along!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:42 am -
great site, thanks for the giveaway, count me in. I would take the crate and barrel gift certificate, I’ll just keep my fingers crossed
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:43 am -
Oooo, this is a great giveaway! I would love to use a gift card for some new glasses - mine keep breaking in the dishwasher. Grrr…
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:45 am -
I would use my gift card for glasswear and candles.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:47 am -
The books looks wonderful! And the C&B shopping spree would be perfect as I furnish my new home!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:49 am -
I am the queen of last minute parties and would love to win.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:51 am -
I would spend it on wall decorations for my apartment. The walls are bare
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:52 am
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I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:55 am -
Definitely a new blender to make some cocktails for summer, party trays for appetizers and funky napkins and place settings
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:56 am -
The book sounds awesome! And I’d definately use the gift certificate for some really cool vases to put spring and summer flowers in! Thanks, great contest!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:56 am -
I would spend the money on new serving plates and wine glasses! Pick me please!
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:57 am -
A sparkling water maker — perfect for making water a little more exciting.
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:58 am -
I would definitely spend the money for some outdoor entertaining decor/supplies. I’m really into my back deck and can’t wait to entertain this summer!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:00 am -
How fun! I’d definitely try to find some outdoor dishes so we can spend more time on the screened lanai and in the backyard. Entertaining outdoors is so fun. Thank you!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:01 am -
Wow, 3 things I love: planning parties, going to parties, and shopping at Crate & Barrel!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:03 am -
Sounds like a book I could use this summer. And a gift card always comes in handy.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:04 am -
Anything. Just Kidding! I would get a nice set (or two) of different wine glasses…I have a bunch of mix and match! Thanks!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:08 am -
I would love to win serving platters. Using paper plates is not so classy.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:09 am
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I’d use it towards a bridal shower I’m co-hosting in August. It’s my first time hosting one, so it should be fun!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:11 am -
Planning a party would be a good way to make myself start some spring cleaning!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:14 am -
This sounds wonderful! I just bought a dining table from Crate and Barrel and I’m in desperate need of new dinnerware. Thank You!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:17 am -
I need help in this area, so I’d love to win!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:18 am -
I’m always looking for great books about entertaining. I love a good party anytime of the year but there is something about summer that just gets me in the mood to throw some fabulous bashes - this book couldn’t come at a better time
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:19 am -
Since my husband is such a last minute party thrower and I like entertaining but am a planner I think this book will help me out tremendously. Definitely a great fit for both our personalities! And what better way to get the party started than with a gc from Crate & Barrel!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:21 am -
I would blow the entire $100 on all white serving pieces…trying to build up my stash. The book sounds fab!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:25 am -
I have a feeling this will soon become a much-thumbed reference for me.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:26 am -
I’d love to win- This book sounds like it would be helpful with our monthly Dinner Club!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:28 am -
If this is open to Canadians I would love to win!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:29 am -
I would spend it on my kids. They deserve it.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:31 am -
I’d love to win a copy of this book! And I could definitely blow $100 at Crate and Barrel, too:-) Thanks for the giveaway!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:36 am -
I’d get some new items for the kitchen, maybe an ice cream a maker.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:39 am -
This prize would be a great help to me because we always are having friends and family for a get-together!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:40 am -
I’m a Crate & Barrel addict! I would enjoy spending my winnings there!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:43 am -
Sounds great!! i would definitely get some fun lights and decor for my deck- spring is finally coming and i can’t wait to spend time out there!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:43 am -
What a great prize package. Thank you.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:44 am -
It has taken OVER a year and 4 carpenters and way too much $$$ to remodel my tiny kitchen, arrgh. Now that it is finally done I would use the gift card to put some nice kitchenware in it.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:45 am -
Pick me! I probably would buy myself a really sweet wusthoff knife(s). Been on my wish list ever since many friends tell me that a good cook always has a great set of knives! Also wouldn’t mind splurging on some cupcake related items too!
I hope I win!
Thanks for hosting the giveway!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:49 am
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Sounds wonderful! Great for patio parties coming this summer ♥
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:49 am -
I’ve got some serious outdoor sprucing up to do before derby day. Come to my rescue, please!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:50 am -
I would love to win this!! Sounds like a fabulous book! Thanks!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:50 am -
how fun! i would go NUTS with a crate&barrel gift card, and i could use lots of advice on parties for the summer season!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:50 am -
This sounds like a book that I need. I love to throw parties…..and I do everything last minute!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:52 am -
I love entertaining on a budget! Most of my table decor is homemade. I’d love to splurge on some cute serving pieces from crate & barrel!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:53 am -
I would love to have this book. I’m putting together my first wedding shower this May and would love to get some great ideas.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:56 am -
This sounds like a great prize! Count me in for the contest!
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:57 am -
I like to set out all of my serving platters, utencils, labels, etc the night before the party so I know where everything goes, and because it looks like I have so much together, even if I haven’t started cooking!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:02 am -
I hope I win!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:03 am -
I would love the book–just got Hassle Free Host and it was NOT helpful! Need some more help with entertaining in a hurry!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:03 am
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Yea. Great giveaway. I’m getting married on the beach and would LOVE, LOVE to get the sea urchin vases for our tables. And my advice for throwing a party/wedding is: care about the details beforehand, but enjoy yourself the day of.
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:04 am -
I’m planning my mother in-law’s 50th birthday party, so I need all the extra help I can get!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:12 am -
what a neat site! i love to entertain and the book sounds full of great ideas.
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:13 am -
I would love this! I would use the giftcard to purchase some Orion plates and some vases to fill with flowers… you can never have enough!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:14 am -
Crate and Barrell and entertaining friends and family — two of my favorite things!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:17 am -
YAY! I need some bookcases - so I’d put the gift cards toward that!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:20 am -
I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! I’m launching my own food blog this week and I would be stoked to have this book on hand for inspiration and review!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:22 am -
That sounds like a fabulous book! I need a copy.
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:23 am
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I am dying for a new cutting board!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:26 am -
Oh I would love to win this! I know just the thing to spend the Crate and Barrel Gift card on, I’m about to have my parents over from Europe, and one of the things we love most are brunches…so I would get a lemonade/orange juice squeezer, and some more items for a nice brunch with family and friends.
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:28 am -
I always need help entertaning! This would be great!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:29 am -
My daughter has had her eye on a really cute handbag that is just more than our budget can handle. But I would like to reward her for being such a great daughter that I would buy her the handbag she so covets.
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:32 am -
We just moved into a new townhome and need a ton of things, and CB2 has such ultra modern decor, I’d love anything from them!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:39 am -
i love giveaways…especially if I win:)
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:50 am
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Yes please! I need all the help I can get when it comes to recipe ideas for entertaining!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:50 am -
My husband is turning 40 and I’m reading everything I can find to throw a fabulous party so I would LOVE a copy of The Last Minute Party Girl!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:54 am -
Definitely dishes and platters to display my food would be what I would use the $100.00 gift for.
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:54 am
I also am looking forward to returning to this site..thanks for all the great idea’s! -
I would love an entertaining book, especially last minute ideas!
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:54 am
How would I spend a $100 gift certificate from Crate & Barrel or CB2? Hmmmm… Outdoor stuff, of course- we have waited a long time for spring! -
I used to have BBQs every Sunday, before we moved, and I would invite all my friends, sometimes having 30+ people attend. Since we moved (my husband active duty USMC) I haven’t had one single get together. I need to change that, and if I won, that’s what my winnings would go to, stuff for that get together.
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:58 am -
I would love spend my gift card on outdoor barware, dinnerware. I have the Margaritaville Maker from Williams-Sonoma and always love new ways to party with friends and family in the summer. Who knows, maybe the last minute book has quickie recipes for drinks!! Partytime!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:01 pm -
I love C&B! (especially the new two-story store in La Jolla!) I would splurge on the Cuisinart Griddler. I have been drooling over those since they hit the shelves!…..I would throw a panini party!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:02 pm -
I love almost everything from Crate and Barrel and CB2, so I would have a hard time picking which giftcard I’d want. But, I would definitely spend it on some of nice white serving pieces that they have. They would come in handy for almost every party!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:05 pm -
I will be hosting several BBQs this summer. I could use serving dishes, and fun glassware.
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:12 pm -
Great giveaway! The book will come in handy for future parties.
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:21 pm -
I dropped my champagne flutes while moving, I would LOVE to buy some new ones! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:21 pm -
Ah! I love cb2! I would spend my winnings on new bowls to match the white triangle plates (http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=222&f=4307) Santa brought me for Christmas! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:28 pm -
I don’t know what I would spend it on, but I sure would have a great time deciding!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:46 pm -
Oh, what a great giveaway, thanks! To win would be so divine!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:47 pm -
New reader here & I love your site!!! I’m constantly emailing my husband with ideas for Birthday, Christmas, & Anniversary gifts. Hasn’t worked so far so I would love the C&B gift card to outfit our new home!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:55 pm -
Looks like a really fun — and useful — book which I’d love to add to my shelves.
And Crate and Barrel!!!! Well, don’t get me started. I love everything in that store!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:58 pm -
I love love to win this!
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:59 pm -
am sooooo excited that cb2 is opening a store in sf. i absolutely can’t wait.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:06 pm -
I love creating, I love it when creating is quick. Sounds like my kinda book!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:11 pm -
I would love to win this book and gift card of course. I absolutely love hosting parties and am in the midst of packing up all of my entertaining supplies as we are getting ready to put our house on the market and want it to look as spacious as possible. How great would it be to win new supplies, like the Suzette Covered Servers, perfect for a housewarming party at our new house.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:11 pm -
This sounds like a really fun book! I thrive on planning parties. I always try to have one really unique idea at each party and it’s always a hit!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:14 pm -
It’d be tough choice, but probably some of their bud, bloom, blossom plates for guests to use.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:16 pm -
I would definitely use it at Crate and Barrel! that store is AWESOME!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:22 pm -
It would be a hard decision to make Crate & Barrel, Have awesome stuff…It would be a fun time, Deciding…..
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:23 pm -
I am in LOVE with CB2 - it would be too hard to choose just $100 worth of stuff.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:26 pm
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Hmm $100 at C&B? I’d probably use it to help me buy a piece of furniture or kitchen supplies at the CB outlet for my first post-college apartment!
Plus the book will help me throw a small graduation/housewarming party!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:26 pm -
My fiance and I just moved into our first real place, and need to update from our college gear and what better place than at C&B?!?!? We could finally have people over without apologizing!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:32 pm -
I am in desperate need for this prize! Loving what’s at crate and barrel right now!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:36 pm -
I love me some Crate & Barrel! My sister has an adorable little buffet/hutch type piece that she bought from them. If I were to win, I would probably buy one just like it.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:40 pm -
I have a wonderful group of friends who, like me, all have little kids. We all get together once a week for a playgroup and lunch. It started out for the kids but now is really for the moms! It is our way of staying sane. We laugh, we talk, we vent, we eat. My friends are great cooks, I’d love to wow them with more than just my cold cuts and bag of chips…or at least I could buy some really cute stuff from c&b to pull them on.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:44 pm -
I really need this book! Party prep is so time consuming, I could sure learn to do it a little easier and faster!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:46 pm -
I would LOVE to get a crate and barrel for my mom (bday coming up.) And the book for myself ha!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:48 pm -
I could use some new wine glasses!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:48 pm -
Squee, I love CB2! Your giveaways are the greatest!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:48 pm -
I’d spend my gift card on some fun outdoor accessories…maybe some margarita glasses, cute plates. Love C&B!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:48 pm -
The book sounds great. If I won the gift card, I would get the Willa platter from C&B or the stainless steel snack bowls from CB2…
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:49 pm -
Best Party Tip: Don’t forget the bathroom! Make sure there are extra rolls of TP, a nice hand towel, good smelling soap, etc.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:51 pm -
I’d use the winnings on a PARTY! Whoo!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:52 pm -
i would love love love to win!! impromptu parties are the best!
and we all need a little inspiration sometimes.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:52 pm -
a blender would be wonderful. Or maybe a waffle maker for those brunch parties.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:55 pm -
Please, oh please pick me! I would so love to win!!! I am going to visit my sister at her new house and this would make a great house warming gift!
I’ll be your best friend!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:56 pm -
Sounds like a great book. I must get even if I dont win!!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:09 pm -
Thank you so much for this great giveaway. I’d love to get some nice napkins and a nice tablecloth. Thanks again and please enter me.
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:10 pm -
oh, i’d love to throw a mother’s day party… and i NEED new dishes for my kitchen.
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:11 pm
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oooooh, what a great book! I would take the winnings to Crate & Barrel and pick up all the supplies for the perfect girl’s martini night- from glasses to cheese and snack supplies. My friends will be thanking you too if I win!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:11 pm -
Supplies for my cinco de mayo party!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:15 pm -
This is awesome!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:17 pm -
I cannot walk through the kitchen section of any store without drooling over pots, dishes, gadgets, etc., so I would LOVE a gift card for crate and barrel. A book on entertaining would be thrilling also! I like to do as much as I can ahead of time when I am entertaining so I have plenty of time with my guests. PS I love your website!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:22 pm -
I would use the Crate and Barrel gift card for some chef’s knives that I’ve been wanting, and with whatever’s left I would get some stylin’ serving dishes!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:25 pm -
I would love to have tips from the book for my upcoming wedding and use the Crate & Barrell gift card to buy some great lanterns for our reception! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:25 pm -
This note is for Cheryl–comment 202. Since I can’t email you from here, I hope you see this comment. I was so excited to read your comment about your playgroup. You see, about 21 years ago, I went to my first playgroup meeting. My girls were newborn and 2 yrs old. We have been through several changes, but the original 4 are still together. WE STILL GET TOGETHER! (the moms I mean). All of our kids are grown, with the exception of 3 young girls who are part of the second families. Playgroups rock!!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:27 pm -
CB2 has the cutest home accessories for a girl with a small space and a tight budget!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:31 pm -
Looks like a great book and I could use some hostess-ware for the outdoor entertaining season…
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:37 pm -
Now I am torn between buying this book or the Colin Cowie Chic! Decisions, Decisions. I hope I win this one so I can buy the other!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:37 pm -
CB2 or C & B… that is a tough call; I’d happily take a gift card to either! The book looks like a great one to add to my collection too.
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:40 pm -
Oooh kitchen stuff for sure! I have a weird obsession about buying things just because C&B makes them look so cool. Olive picker anyone? I don’t even like olives.
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:41 pm -
sounds like a good book i would like to win this thanks jenny9675309@yahoo.com
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:42 pm -
I would love to win this. I’d love to buy some nice dishes for entertaining and have a good reason to throw a party!
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:43 pm -
I would LOVE a signed copy of the book. I enjoy entertaining and am always looking for new ideas, shortcuts and innovative ways of pulling together a party. I’m hosting the 4th of July family get together this year and I most definitely need to buy some serving pieces and table decor!
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