Nesting (It's a Chick Thing): Tips and Tales for an Inspired Home & Garden

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Check it out--the Chicks are back. Authors of It's a Chick Thing, with 110,000 copies in print--"A must book for the reader who knows that chicks rule" (Publishers Weekly), "a smart and sassy compilation" (Chicago Tribune)--Ame Mahler Beanland and Emily Miles Terry celebrate chicks nesting, or what it means to have a home filled with laughter, good friends, lovingly prepared foods and crafts, all with personal style.

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Overview

Check it out--the Chicks are back. Authors of It's a Chick Thing, with 110,000 copies in print--"A must book for the reader who knows that chicks rule" (Publishers Weekly), "a smart and sassy compilation" (Chicago Tribune)--Ame Mahler Beanland and Emily Miles Terry celebrate chicks nesting, or what it means to have a home filled with laughter, good friends, lovingly prepared foods and crafts, all with personal style.

Seasoned with attitude and packed with stories, history, how-tos, quips, advice, recipes, folklore, and crafts, Nesting is all about finding personal style and showing it off, putting an entirely fresh, it's-a-chick-thing spin on entertaining, decorating, cooking, and gardening. In "Chicks and Chow," the food chapter, there are unexpected stories by M.F.K. Fisher, Ruth Reichl, and Erma Bombeck; a Spice, Spice Baby! guide to spices; sixteen recipes for great Chicktails; and Towels That Snap Back (how to make personalized dish towels). "Flocking Together {hen parties and sassy soirees}" has Sally Quinn on being a guest while in labor; Ina Garton's "The Worst Party I Ever Had"; the How to Be a Hostess Cupcake guide to party girl preparedness; Upper, Lower, and No-Crust hors d'oeuvres; Monotony Killers; and decorating inspiration from Elsie de Wolfe: "I believe in plenty of optimism and white paint."

Nesting is totally un-Martha in its approach--it's easy, it's light, it's like your best friends hanging out and offering advice with a quip--and it's illustrated throughout with hilarious retro photos and illustrations.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780761131601
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
  • Publication date: 5/8/2004
  • Pages: 304
  • Sales rank: 1,074,341
  • Product dimensions: 7.96 (w) x 7.98 (h) x 0.81 (d)

Meet the Author

Ame Mahler Beanland is an award-winning editor and art director, and co-author of It's a Chick Thing and Celebrating Motherhood. She currently perches in Pleasanton, California, with her husband and baby girl.

Emily Miles Terry, co-author of It's a Chick Thing, is a partner in the book publicity firm Open Book Publicity. She nests with her husband and two children in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 21, 2004

    Outstanding book

    What a great book! It was a gift from a friend who knows that I'm struggling to 'nest' and am overwhelmed by the 'experts' and their books. This book made it actually seem possible to find my innner Martha Stewart -- with useful, down-to-earth tips on decorating, entertaining, etc. -- with some great essays on the topics from women I wish I knew. The tone of the book makes it all seem approachable and doable, instead of intimidating. I also really liked the suggestions of good websites and catalogs to find things. I'm planning to give this as a housewarming gift to several friends who have recently moved into new houses.

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  • Posted March 9, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    It's A Chick Thing: Celebrating the Wild Side of Women's Friendships

    Chicktacular!

    This is a great read for anyone that needs quick ideas or just a quick pick me up after a long tiring day. I always include a copy in a newlywed's gift box (for inspiration) or a girlfriend's getaway bag (for a laugh). Just watch out for the book's disappearing act-husbands tend to enjoy it too!

    Priscilla's Lasagna recipe is tops. This is Priscilla Presley's version of lasagna that she made for Elvis-and she was no cook!

    I also love the Chicken Pesto Salad recipe. Quick and Easy.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 7, 2008

    A Fun Book and a Great Gift

    This is a beautiful book to read and look at. It is a wonderful gift for any occasion, but especially bridal shower, graduation, mother's day, birthday or housewarming.

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