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Karen Bussen is one of America’s most exciting entertaining experts, and the author of the wildly successful “Simple Stunning” series of entertaining books (Stewart, Tabori & Chang). Karen creates one-of-a-kind celebrations for luminary hosts in the worlds of business, media and society as well as A-listers such as Robert Downey Jr., Julian Schnabel, and Martha Stewart.

A quintuple-threat expert in food, wine, hospitality, flowers and design, Karen believes a truly great party is filled with unique, well-chosen details and inimitable personal touches.

The newest book, “Simple Stunning Parties at Home” (May 2009), features 80 recipes by this talented home cook along with numerous ideas and inspiration for creative entertaining.

Karen’s practical advice and inspired ideas for all facets of home entertaining, weddings, and party design are illustrated in her distinctive “less waste/more taste” approach. Says Karen; “My goal is to help everyone in America celebrate more often, with more style, without sacrificing quality or over spending.”

Karen is also the author of the five books in the “Simple Stunning” wedding series. Additionally her practical advice and inspired ideas have been featured in past, current and upcoming issues of Modern Bride, Gotham, Cosmopolitan, Food & Wine, Elegant Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, New York Magazine, InStyle Weddings and Good Housekeeping, among many other magazines and newspapers. She has been featured on the Today Show, CBS’s Early Show, Inside Edition and was the cooking and entertaining expert on the DIY’s Network Home Made Easy.