Last weekend, the new C.Wonder store in Southampton was jamming with partygoers enjoying another book signing event from their C. Wonder Beach Read Series.

One thing we all know about having a Hamptons beach house is that the entertaining [and houseguests] never ends!! The lovely Hilary Pereira shared her event planning expertise in her new book, Mermaids & Martinis: How To Turn Your Party Into a Memory at C. Wonder. Hilary is known as one of New York’s top party planners throwing events for Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld, Helen Hunt and Josh Duhamel. Your party can be next! With a complimentary popsicle bar, candy bar, and DJ, the book signing turned into a party of its own…

Mermaids & Martinis: How To Turn Your Party Into A Memory, teaches you to create unforgettable celebrations and become “that girl” who always puts on the perfect soiree. Whether  you read it cover to cover, or use it as a reference manual when having a few friends over, Mermaids & Martinis will show you how to:

* choose the appropriate theme for you party with 28 theme ideas to spark your creativity!

* give unique and personalized hostess gift ideas with meaning

* keep your budget and plan for the perfect amount of food and drink

* craft the perfect invitation using Hilary’s 5 W’s of perfect invite etiquette

*dream up delightful decor and pull together the perfect centerpiece

PSST! Look for Hilary [above] at her next C.Wonder Event in Nantucket or read her blog at mermaidsandmartinis.blogspot.com