Easy Does It: Mississippi Magazine editorial director shares decorating ideas in Kosciusko

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Patty Roper shows centerpiece she fashioned from a tomato cage topped with a cup to hold flowers Nancy Green
Decorations for entertaining at different occasions were displayed and instructions given for their making were demonstrated by the easy does it expert. Nancy Green
Fun and Flowers Garden Club members prepared refreshments from recipes taken from Roper’s cook books. Nancy Green
She shows how she incorporates fresh flowers with artificial flowers in creating a large arrangement. Nancy Green
Club members and guests visit prior to program. Nancy Green

February 20, 2013

Easy Does It: Mississippi Magazine editorial director shares decorating ideas in Kosciusko

Anonymous The Star-Herald The Star Herald Wed Feb 20, 2013, 02:31 PM CST

KOSCIUSKO — Known as the “Easy Does It” expert, Patty Roper shared her expertise in decorating, entertaining, and cooking with a capacity crowd at the Attala County Library Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Following her presentation, the audience went away knowing how she got the “easy” title as she exhibited the ease with which she goes about creating decorations and offering tips for entertaining.

She came to Kosciusko at the invitation of the Fun and Flowers Garden Club. Prior to the program, members of the host club served a variety of delicacies made from recipes taken from cookbooks she has published.

Roper serves as editorial director of the 30-year old “Mississippi Magazine,” published by Downhome Publications Inc. She said her work with the magazine began when she filled in for a staff member on a leave of absence. Her writing abilities came to fruition when she was asked to write a last minute Easy Does It column for the magazine.

Among her features in the magazine are Patty’s Pick in which she lists a recipe with a picture of the food ready to serve. On the same page is shown Patty Loves, featuring a special quality decorative item at a great price.

She displayed a variety of her hand crafted decorations suitable for baby showers, bridal parties, wedding receptions, birthday events, and other occasions. She gave detailed instructions and tips used in her decorating along with where various items she uses can be purchased.

“I shop year round for items that I think I will be able to use. After holidays is a good time to pick up seasonal decorations,” she said.

She stressed the importance of entertaining and sharing your home. She showed placemats, napkins, napkin rings, tablecloths, serving pieces and centerpieces showcasing both elegant and simple décor used in entertaining.

A table held a display of Roper’s books. They included “At The Table with Patty Roper,” “Easy Does It: Entertaining”, “Easy Hospitality” and other of her publications.

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