Patty Roper entertains family and friends with a classic, practical approach to creating beautiful and elegant tablescapes while using delicious, tried-and-true recipes and menus. She uses fresh ideas, pays careful attention to details, and finds innovative ways to save time, effort, and expense to make every occasion special. She is the editorial director of Mississippi Magazine and shares her decorating and entertaining ideas in the “Easy Does It” department of the magazine. She is the author of Easy Hospitality, Easy Does It Entertaining, and At the Table with Patty Roper.