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Passionate about: Entertaining Tablescapes Decorating, and a love of Books!! I find inspiration in the details of life...

Gold and Silver Christmas Theme Dinner Fete

Posted on December 16, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

Some info about our Gourmet Group: We are 4 couples who enjoy cooking, entertaining, and most of all, each other’s company. We take turns hosting in our homes. The hosts decide on the menu (theme) from appetizers to dessert for the … Continue reading →

Gourmet Group Shares a Thanksgiving Dinner Together

Posted on October 25, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

A little info about our Gourmet Group: We are 4 couples who enjoy cooking, entertaining, and most of all, each other’s company. We take turns hosting in our homes. The hosts decide on the menu (theme) from appetizers to dessert for the … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Journey: Thank You to Four Key People!

Posted on October 24, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

I cannot pass up this opportunity, and officially end this Wedding Journey without acknowledging and mentioning a few things about four people (& their associates). Each of them played four key roles in our wedding journey. They made our wedding journey not only fun, … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Journey: It’s the Big Day ~ Reception Details

Posted on October 17, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

Almost two years ago to the day, this Wedding Journey (my daughter & now son-in-laws’ wedding) is at its finale. Here is a look back to see many of the details that were in the “planning works” for months take shape, and come … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Journey: It’s The Big Day ~ The Wedding Ceremony: Details

Posted on October 10, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

Almost two years ago to the day, this Wedding Journey (my daughter & now son-in-laws’ wedding) is at its culmination. Here’s a look back at some of the details for their wedding ceremony. Sometimes… ~ It’s the smallest of details … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Journey – Little Details Can Make a Big Difference: Along the Way to the Big Day Part 3: The Wedding Reception

Posted on September 12, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

This Wedding Journey is almost to its finale! Before I finally share photos from my daughter’s Wedding Day, here is a glimpse into some of the planning and details that made my daughter and her then-Groom-to-Be’s Wedding Reception extra special for us, and hopefully … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Journey – Little Details Can Make a Big Difference: Along the Way to the Big Day Part 2: The Wedding Ceremony

Posted on September 6, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

Before I share pictures from my daughter and her then-Groom-to-Be’s Wedding Day (near-future post), here’s a glimpse into some of the planning and details that made their Wedding Ceremony extra special and meaningful for us, and hopefully some of our guests too.