Category Archives: Books

A Book Themed Shower for Baby Girl

Posted on February 16, 2017 by inspirationaldetails

~ It’s a Girl! ~ Last fall, I hosted ( along with two of my sisters-in-law) a Book Themed Baby Shower for my niece.

Blue and White (and Some Pink) Book Club Lunch

Posted on January 18, 2017 by inspirationaldetails

I hosted my Book Club last week for our discussion of the book, Prospect Street. Here’s a look back at our lunch.

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Technology Tablescape for Book Club

Posted on January 11, 2017 by inspirationaldetails

Another gal in my Book Club hosted several months ago for our discussion of the book, The Circle. This fictional book is the story of a young woman who goes to work for the world’s largest tech company. My fellow … Continue reading →

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Art Theme Tablescape and “Georgia” Book Club Lunch

Posted on August 5, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

Earlier this summer, I hosted my Book Club for our discussion of the book, Georgia by author Dawn Tripp. Georgia is a historical fiction book about iconic American artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. In keeping with the theme of the book, I created an “Art Theme … Continue reading →

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3 Recommended Reads: Simple Reasons Why You May Want to Read Each of Them

Posted on May 25, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

This first book caught my eye recently when I perusing the books at the airport while waiting for my flight to board.

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“The Swans of Fifth Avenue” / Vintage High-Society Tablescape and Lunch

Posted on May 9, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” ~ Truman Capote – Another gal hosted my Book Club a few weeks ago for our very lively discussion of the book, The Swans of Fifth Avenue. She (like me:) loves to entertain, … Continue reading →

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An Easter Book Club and “The Traitor’s Wife”

Posted on March 29, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

Cool Book Arch at “Roger’s Gardens” (Newport Beach, CA) – Another gal from my Book Club hosted us last week for an Easter-themed lunch and our discussion of the book, The Traitor’s Wife.

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1940’s Throwback Menu and The Girls of Atomic City Tablescape

Posted on March 2, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

– Another gal from my Book Club hosted recently for our discussion of the book, The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II. –

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Inspiring Reads for Inspired Cooks: Part II

Posted on February 29, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

In the past six months or so, I have been getting much of my food inspiration (cooking, tasting, dining out) from reading chef biographies. Welcome to Part II of my reviews of the books, and the inspiration or things I learned from … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Reads for Inspired Cooks – Part 1

Posted on February 14, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

I aspire to be a better cook! Mise en place According to Michael Ruhlman, in his book, Ruhlman’s Twenty: “Mise en place translates literally to “put in place,” but what it really means is to “organize and prepare”. It … Continue reading →

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