Manners Blog
Downton Abbey Etiquette: Timeless Lessons from Afternoon Tea
Downton Abbey Returns: Timeless Etiquette Lessons for Today The release of the final Downton Abbey movie, The Grand Finale, takes me back to a cherished memory: the afternoon tea I hosted in my home in 2019 to celebrate the very first film....
Is White Gloves and Party Manners Outdated?
What This Classic Book Still Gets Right About Teaching Etiquette There’s a certain charm in books that continue to pop up in conversation decades after they were written. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked:“Have you ever heard of White...
Your Etiquette Style Which Hepburn Are You?
Discover which iconic style fits your personality—and how it could shape your path as an etiquette expert. A Personal Note: Why Audrey Will Always Have My Heart A few years ago, I did something a little whimsical—something only a true admirer of...
How to Start a Children’s Etiquette Business This Summer
A Personal Lesson in Timing Still Guides Me Years ago, I discovered a workout studio in Philadelphia that completely transformed the way I approached the idea of preparation. It was my favorite workout. Training bands hung for the ceiling, the...
Who is Frances Valentine
A Story of Style, Legacy, and the Women Who Carry It On There’s a certain kind of woman who doesn’t just follow trends—she starts them. The kind who hosts dinners with fresh flowers, always has handwritten thank-you cards on hand, and isn’t afraid...
Transform Your Life Now With an Etiquette Certification
Have you taken a moment to imagine what your life could look like after earning your etiquette certification? Let me give you a glimpse — because every week, I have the privilege of speaking with our licensees who are living their dream right now....
From Marrakesh to My Farm Table: How Food Has Shaped Me
If I had to trace the roots of my deepest memories, they would always lead to the kitchen—and to the table. Food, for me, is the most beautiful expression of presence. Of love. Of connection. It’s where etiquette becomes more than knowing which...
Manners Curriculum for Elementary Students
If You Had a Manners Center in Your Classroom, This is What It Would Look Like Manners Curriculum for Elementary Students: Inspire, connect, and create a culture of kindness—one colorful moment at a time. Imagine This: A Manners Center That Pops...
Lisa Richey provides etiquette programs to businesses, schools, and individuals.
