Rizzoli India Hicks: Entertaining, with a Side of Chaos - Hardcover | 256 Pages

Style icon India Hicks shares her warm, irreverent approach to hosting in India Hicks: Entertaining, with a Side of Chaos. This hardcover book offers a lively and clear-eyed look at the art of gathering, blending beauty, spontaneity, and joyful disorder.

Drawing from over two decades in the design world and her upbringing with renowned parents Lady Pamela Hicks and designer David Hicks, India Hicks combines an inherited eye for aesthetics with the relaxed charm of her Bahamian life. The book explores memorable entertaining, emphasizing human connection over perfection. Whether it's an impromptu lunch, a milestone celebration, or an island dinner, Hicks demonstrates how simple elements like a thoughtfully improvised tablescape or foraged flowers can create something beautiful.

With her signature humor, Hicks guides readers through various hosting scenarios, from intimate dinners to grand events. The book includes recipes, photos, and stories featuring her family and pets, serving as a charming reminder that true hospitality is about welcoming people in, even if the tablecloth isn't ironed.

Key Features:

• Explores the art of hosting with a focus on spontaneity and human connection.
• Blends British tradition with relaxed Bahamian charm.
• Features recipes, photos, and personal stories.
• Offers practical advice for creating beautiful and memorable gatherings.

Specifications:

• Author: India Hicks
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 256 pages
• Dimensions: 23.77 x 2.82 x 28.6 cm
• Weight: 1.69 kg
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Publication Date: September 8, 2026
• ISBN-10: 0847877159
• ISBN-13: 978-0847877157

This book is perfect for anyone who loves to entertain and embraces the beautiful chaos that comes with it.