Category Archives: Entertaining
Art Theme Tablescape and “Georgia” Book Club Lunch
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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“The Swans of Fifth Avenue” / Vintage High-Society Tablescape and Lunch
“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”
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.
Roll Out the Red Carpet for an Oscar-Themed Dinner Party
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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Taste of the Coastal South Dinner Party
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
An “Out of Africa”/ “Circling the Sun” Tablescape and Book Club Lunch
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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Pre-Superbowl Dinner Party
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 … Continue reading
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A Holiday Lunch for Book Club
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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