The Good Housekeeping Hostess

The Good Housekeeping Hostess

Author: Good housekeeping

Publisher: Hearst Books

Published: 2003-04

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781588162502

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Relive a time of grace and elegance with this facsimile edition of Good Housekeeping's 1904 hostess manual. With all the original illustrations, it is far more than just a charming door into the past. Thoughtful behavior has never gone out of style, and the advice on everything from organizing a formal event to celebrating a wedding anniversary to writing sympathy cards will prove useful. And, of course, no magazine equals Good Housekeeping for offering scrumptious recipes and original entertaining suggestions. Here are complete menus, seating plans, decorating ideas, and games for a wide variety of social gatherings and parties: weddings and christenings; a children's Winter Picnic to enjoy indoors; a Curiosity Tea (where guests bring a "curiosity"); a Hayseed Carnival (with wedges of apple pie, milk, doughnuts, cider, and gingerbread), and many other holiday festivities. With this guide at your side, you'll be the hostess with the mostest!


Good Housekeeping Home Skills

Good Housekeeping Home Skills

Author: Good Housekeeping

Publisher: Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids

Published: 2022-03-15

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 195078553X

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A practical and attractive handbook with more than 850 essential life skills to get anything done faster and easier The editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this how-to guide to making life simpler. With chapters on the kitchen, organizing and cleaning, decorating, home maintenance, outdoor living, and entertaining and celebrating, this go-to resource offers step-by-step illustrated instructions, inspiring photos and sometimes surprising but always practical guidance to get things done. Plus, you'll save time and money and even have fun along the way. The 850+ skills include how to: Store and make your own spice mixes Clean your house in 15 minutes Seal a drafty window Remove water rings from your tables Perk up a grocery-store bouquet Sew a button Plant an outdoor herb garden (and keep herbs fresh after they are picked!) Make the perfect boiled egg Uncork champagne Cure a hangover and so much more! QR codes throughout the pages offer additional lessons and video instruction. Whatever home means to you, this book is brimming with invaluable know-how to keep your home in tip-top shape and to help you inject more fun and flair into your every day.


The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts

The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts

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Publisher: Hearst Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781588163684

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Who can say no to double-chocolate mousse cake, fresh cherry tarts, or a rich, smooth creme caramel? Now a new Good Housekeeping cookbook, another in a line of classics, reveals in its own clearly written and lavishly illustrated style how to master the art of dessert making. 800 color photographs.


Good Housekeeping Decorate & Renovate

Good Housekeeping Decorate & Renovate

Author: Good Housekeeping

Publisher: Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids

Published: 2022-10-26

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 1958395927

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A special collection of essential decorating know-how from Good Housekeeping Home Skills The editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this mini how-to guide. Discover how to cozy up your living room, enlarge a small space, and refresh tired furniture and more! Once you’ve tried these life-changing tricks you’ll want to get all 850+ skills found in Good Housekeeping Home Skills, a practical and attractive handbook to get anything done faster and easier.


The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook

The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook

Author: Good Housekeeping

Publisher: Hearst

Published: 2002-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781588161871

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A collection of over 1,400 recipes each featuring step-by-step instructions, including 900 color photographs of finished dishes.


Good Housekeeping the Complete Household Handbook (Bookspan)

Good Housekeeping the Complete Household Handbook (Bookspan)

Author: From the Editors of Good Housekeeping

Publisher: Hearst Books

Published: 2005-04-01

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9781588164926

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For more than 100 years, the professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute have helped readers keep their homes in top shape. This complete guide offers the Institute's expert advice everything homeowners need to know, from cleaning a floor to fixing a leaky gutter. The professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute present practical, easy-to-understand, and simple-to-implement advice on every aspect of maintaining and managing a home. The Institute's directors have researched and tested all the time, money, and energy-saving tricks in the book, from choosing a vacuum to removing wallpaper, from getting rid of stains to keeping your family safe, and much more. Throughout, homeowners will find vital hints and tips, color-coded by category for quick reference, plus checklists, charts, and step-by-step illustrations ranging from the anatomy of a door lock to maintaining a beautiful lawn. A Selection of the Bookspan Book Club.


The Art of Good Housekeeping

The Art of Good Housekeeping

Author: Good Housekeeping Institute

Publisher: Collins & Brown

Published: 2015-11-26

Total Pages: 668

ISBN-13: 1910231886

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All you need to run a modern home Hundreds of expert time-and-money-saving ideas A must-have for every household This indispensable manual is a must-have for every home. The Art of Good Housekeeping is packed with tried and tested answers to every household query, from how often you should clean your duvet, to how to maintain the exterior of your house. Written by a team of experts from the Good Housekeeping Institute, it tells you everything you need to run a home in the most efficient, safe, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way. Chapters include Buying a Home, Equipping your Home, Care and Maintenance, Cleaning, and Safety and Security. Topics covered include everyday chores, appliances, planning rooms, buying furniture, legal matters, mortgages, pipes and drains, and gas and electricity. With easy-to-follow, practical illustrations throughout, this book packs a wealth of expertise into one indispensable volume so you can run your home without running out of steam.