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At Home with the Tastemakers
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Pierre Sauvage takes readers on a visual and culinary journey through the world's most stylish gatherings. Following the international triumph of Be My Guest, Sauvage delves deeper into the realms of imaginative entertainment with twenty vibrant global tastemakers. Open the doors to Rebecca de Ravenel's breezy... Read More
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Pierre Sauvage takes readers on a visual and culinary journey through the world's most stylish gatherings.

Following the international triumph of Be My Guest, Sauvage delves deeper into the realms of imaginative entertainment with twenty vibrant global tastemakers. Open the doors to Rebecca de Ravenel's breezy Portuguese sanctuary in Estoril, step into Remy Renzullo's refined London abode, and wander through Isabelle de Borchgrave's inspired artist's studio in Belgium. Each locale springs to life with lush photography of lavish homes, innovative tablescapes, and imaginative flower arrangements.

Beyond the visual feast, this book serves up delectable recipes and menus tailored for every occasion—from a casual poolside picnic to a serene holiday candlelight dinner to an upscale urban meal. This tome is more than a book; it's a blueprint for hosting, showcasing how creativity and culture converge at the dining table.

Celebrating the art of exquisite gatherings, this eclectic collection of tables and recipes is also a celebration of the philosophy behind entertaining. It's a reflection on how thoughtfulness and creativity in hospitality can lead to unforgettable moments and lasting impressions. Welcome Back is like a muse for crafting memorable experiences, where every meal becomes a momentous occasion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782080440563

Publisher: Editions Flammarion

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2024

Country: France

Imprint: Flammarion

Illustration: 275 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Photographs by Ambroise Tézenas
  • Foreword by Carolina Irving
  • Text by Cédric Saint André Perrin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 2200g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Pierre Sauvage is CEO of Casa Lopez and Tissus Choisis, bespoke decorative home accessories firms in Paris. He published Be My Guest and Effortless Style.

Carolina Irving designs for Carolina Irving Textiles and for homeware brand Carolina Irving and Daughters.

Cédric Saint André Perrin is an author, journalist, and exhibition curator specializing in interior design, lifestyle, and fashion. He coauthored Laura Gonzalez Interiors.

Ambroise Tézenas is an award-winning photographer who contributes regularly to magazines such as Architectural Digest, the New York Times Magazine, and W. His photographs were featured in Presidential Residences and The French Royal Wardrobe.

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