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 evening.  The hosts cook most of the meal, but give at least one course (along with all the recipes) to the other couples to prepare.  We love trying new recipes and ideas.  So most of the time the recipes are ones we haven’t cooked before, but they don’t have to be.

Christmas Dinner Party ideas

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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 evening.  The hosts cook most of the meal, but give at least one course (along with all the recipes) to the other couples to prepare.  We love trying new recipes and ideas.  So most of the time the recipes are ones we haven’t cooked before, but they don’t have to be.

 

fall dinner party with friends ideas

A GRATEFUL GATHERING

Last November, our Gourmet Group gathered at another couple’s home to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner party together.

Here’s look back at our evening.

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The Wedding Journey: Thank You to Four Key People!

Posted on October 24, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

gorgeous wedding reception

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, but an extremely easy one especially since it was the first time either my daughter or I had planned a wedding.  All of them were pleasant to deal with, good listeners, and very knowledgeable in their fields.

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

Posted on October 17, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

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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 alive at their Wedding Reception.

Sometimes…

~ It’s the smallest of details that can take your wedding from ordinary to extraordinary ~

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

Posted on October 10, 2016 by inspirationaldetails

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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 that can take your wedding from ordinary to extraordinary ~

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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

wedding journey inspirationThis 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 for some of our guests too.

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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

 

wedding journey inspiration

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.

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Gourmet Group Goes Back to School: A Back to School Tablescape and Dinner

Posted on August 29, 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 evening.  The hosts cook most of the meal, but give at least one course (along with all the recipes) to the other couples to prepare.  We love trying new recipes and ideas.  So most of the time the recipes are ones we haven’t cooked before, but they don’t have to be.

school theme tablescape ideas

Our evening was “All Play & No Work” with this FUN dinner theme!!

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“Fore”: Gourmet Group Has a Golf-Themed Dinner Party

Posted on August 22, 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 evening.  The hosts cook most of the meal, but give at least one course (along with all the recipes) to the other couples to prepare.  We love trying new recipes and ideas.  So most of the time the recipes are ones we haven’t cooked before, but they don’t have to be.

golf-themed dinner party ideas

“FORE”

Another couple in our Gourmet Group hosted back in April.

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Halloween Dinner Party: A Spooky Gourmet Group Affair

Posted on August 16, 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 evening.  The hosts cook most of the meal, but give at least one course (along with all the recipes) to the other couples to prepare.  We love trying new recipes and ideas.  So most of the time the recipes are ones we haven’t cooked before, but they don’t have to be.

Halloween dinner party ideas

–Fall and Halloween are just around the corner…

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