Manners Blog
French Women Use Good Manners
I must admit, I am enamored and admire the French. They have a level of confidence I find intriguing. If you take it a step further, this level of confidence includes their knowledge and appreciation of using good manners and etiquette. It's a common stereotype that...
The Etiquette of Quiet Luxury
What is Quiet Luxury? Quiet luxury - timeless, investment pieces, quality over quantity - this sums it up for me when I think of quiet luxury. How to Define Quiet Luxury Defining The Etiquette of Quiet Luxury "Quiet luxury" is a concept in the realm of fashion and...
What is the Etiquette of Wearing Perfume
What is the Etiquette of Wearing Perfume Do you have a signature scent that you like to wear? Chanel No.5 and Dior are both iconic. Jo Malone created the popular grapefruit scent years ago and it has become very popular. Scents can bring up memories -...
Jackie Kennedy Public Private and Secret
Jackie Kennedy Public Private and Secret -is a book that captured my attention. It is a quick and fascinating read about a woman who is elegant, confident and certainly had and still has a presence. Did you know Jackie, at the age of 21, was chosen out of 1,279...
Create a Beautiful Life in January as an Etiquette Expert
Creating a beautiful life involves a combination of many things, good habits, being intentional about it as well as an awareness. Creating beauty in our lives is easy - especially when we start to notice what is important to us. It is often the simple things that we...
History of the Coupe Glass
Did you know there are seven shapes of champagne glasses? And the Coupe is my favorite. I love the style and shape of it. It also reminds me of the show, Mad Men! Coupe glasses (pronounced "coop") have wide, shallow bowls sitting on top of a stem. The coupe champagne...
A Loving Table
What is your favorite memory as a child? A vacation? An event? Playing games at home? This may not surprise you, for me it was our family meals. I have the fondest memories, of my mother’s fried chicken and sitting around with platters on the table of homemade...
How to Be Refined
What can we do in our daily lives to return to the art of being refined? I recognize the world has changed. We are more casual than we have ever been. Adding a few small details can make us and others feel a bit more special. Today, I am sharing my ideas...