If you Google Nell Hill's, more than 47,000 hits come up. Mary Carol Garrity's three stores, Nell Hill's, Garrity's Encore, and G. Diebolt's, in the small town of Atchison, Kans., have become landmarks in the decorating world. Over 75,000 people annually travel an average of 90 miles in search of the special, unpredictable merchandise that Mary Carol chooses. Mary Carol tries to guarantee that their trips are worthwhile by personally providing them with inspiration on how to improve their homes and decor. This book is the culmination of her many years of experience both selling tabletop and listening to her customers most-often-asked questions about entertaining.

Nell Hill's Entertaining in Style is organized around the changing seasons and the holidays and celebrations that go with them. Nell Hill's is renowned for its tabletop medleys, and the book shows you how you can create similar effects. Also featured are creative party themes, delicious menu ideas, and tips to make every guest feel special. This book is ideal for people who are intimidated at the thought of throwing a party. It gives readers Mary Carol's tips and tricks for breaking each step down into a manageable plan.

The book is filled with spectacular photography of the celebrations in Mary Carol's 130-year-old home as well as in the homes and gardens of her friends.

Mary Carol Garrity is the dynamic proprietor of Nell Hill's, the home furnishings store in Atchison, Kans., that Forbes magazine has called one of the hottest little retailers. Ninety-five percent of her customers return several times a year from surrounding cities and from every corner of the country. They come in search of the special, unpredictable merchandise that Mary Carol chooses for her stores. Mary Carol is always on hand to answer customers' questions and offer real-life decoration solutions. Her success shows that she is one of today's top design resources.