A richly illustrated guide to the festive season, combining Christmas recipes, table ideas, decorating inspiration and hosting advice, all centered on relaxed elegance and creating memorable traditions for gatherings that stretch from Advent through New Year.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Skye McAlpine's gold-leaf Christmas brownies are the most glamorous baked good of the season . . . Showstopping.

CBC Life

This beautifully crafted guide offers unfussy yet elegant recipes, Italian-inspired holiday dishes, edible gifts, and foolproof menus for gatherings of any size. A stunning seasonal book for anyone who loves cooking, hosting, or savoring the magic of Christmas!

StyleBlueprint

In The Christmas Companion, McAlpine serves up dozens of delicious recipes like Sticky Marzipan Breakfast Buns, The Best Roasted Potatoes, Holiday Mood Eggnog and more-plus, easy menu ideas, tablescape tips and chic craft how-tos. Whether it's a gift to a loved one or yourself, this book delivers a beautiful, helpful holiday hand.

Woman's World

Skye McAlpine presents everything from recipes to table design to edible gifts on pages that will make your giftee's mouth water. It includes meal plans for groups large and small, a thoughtful section on planning for varied dietary needs, and gift-wrapping advice . . . The ideas inside this book shine as brightly as the star on top of a Christmas tree.

Dallas Morning News

[A] lovely book of ideas for elegant but unfussy occasions ... lessons for cultivating warmth and good cheer in these pages – and it's gorgeous.

Zoomer Magazine