Amy Nebens, a former editor for Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings, writes about lifestyle, entertaining and home decor. She is the author of numerous books including A Gracious Welcome: Etiquette and Ideas for Entertaining Houseguests, The Bride's Essential Wedding Planner and Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah: Planning the Perfect Day. Her articles appear in such publications as Martha Stewart Living, Cooking Light, and Shop, Etc. She lives with her family in Connecticut.