Category Archives: Books

An “Out of Africa”/ “Circling the Sun” Tablescape and Book Club Lunch

Posted on January 26, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

I hosted my Book Club last week.  The book we discussed was Circling the Sun by Paula McLain.  This historical fiction book takes place in Kenya in the 1920s. I had great fun creating this tablescape.  Here’s a look at it:  No Passport Required… MY … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Lunch for Book Club

Posted on December 15, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

  My book club gathered last week for some holiday cheer and to discuss our latest read. The gal who hosted has a wonderful collection of hand-carved (vintage-looking) Santas.  Here’s a look at some of her holiday décor. – Santa in her powder room… … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Colored Fall Table for Book Club

Posted on November 16, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

My book club met earlier this week.  Our fellow reader/hostess created this fall-inspired tablescape and lunch. HER TABLE Pretty china place settings with a cranberry colored table theme… As usual, she coordinated her hutch décor with her tablescape… – LUNCH IS SERVED Chicken … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Cobalt Blue and White Tablescape

Posted on November 12, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

– One of the gals from my Book Club hosted in her home awhile ago.  She put together this gorgeous, cobalt blue tablescape for our lunch. The potted red begonias provided such a great contrast against the vivid color of the cobalt blue. This … Continue reading →

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“Autumn-Flavored” Book Club (Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania)

Posted on October 17, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

A gal from my Book Club hosted a lovely fall lunch for our discussion this week.  Here’s a look at her autumn-flavored tablescape and lunch. THE TABLESCAPE – Even with first glance, my eyes immediately glommed onto her gorgeous fall plates.  Sure enough, they were … Continue reading →

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Some of My Favorite Reads This Summer

Posted on August 25, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

  I spent a fair amount of my time this summer very happily reading and even catching up on a few bestsellers from a couple of years ago. Here are some of my favorite books (from different genres) that I read this summer along with a … Continue reading →

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French-Inspired Tablescape and Lunch for Book Club

Posted on May 22, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

  My Book Club has been on a “good-read-roll” lately, and it didn’t stop with our last book either.  The book we read was The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, and it was my turn to host our book club. I have been to … Continue reading →

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Life in a Jar: Book Club Discussion and Lunch

Posted on May 7, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

life in a jar…   The last time my Book Club got together we discussed the book, Life in a Jar:  The Irena Sendler Project.  Another gal hosted our group for a lively lunch and discussion.  HER TABLESCAPE    Irena Sendler hid … Continue reading →

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Simple Book Club Lunch + 2 Recommended Reads

Posted on March 22, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

      Another gal from my Book Club hosted at her house recently.  It was a spirited afternoon of friends and conversation. Her tablescape was simple, but very pretty… and she served us a lovely lunch~ Kale salad with brussels sprouts A colorful … Continue reading →

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Book Club Lunch and a Valentine’s Day Themed Tablescape

Posted on January 14, 2015 by inspirationaldetails

 Our “Hostess with the Mostess” hosted our latest book club discussion at her house.  Once again, she put together another beautiful tablescape – this one with a Valentine’s Day theme.  How cute is this? Lovely for a lunch with some gal pals!  … Continue reading →

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