The timeless tradition of men’s hat etiquette is a social grace worthy of attention. Yes, it’s still relevant and guidelines continue to exist. Times have changed and some may think we have strayed far away from tradition because we live in a much more casual world then decades past. The truth is even today, in most situations, wearing a hat indoors is still considered poor etiquette. It’s important to understand why the tradition is in place. It has nothing to do with social position or income level. It involves respect. Traditional guidelines are pretty clear. There definitely are places whe ..read more

Dining Etiquette Reminders Napkins are kept in your lap, unfolded halfway If you leave the table for a moment, place your napkin on the chair Begin eating after everyone at your table has been served Sit up straight, but not too stiffly No hovering over your plate Lean forward slightly when taking a bite Chew with your mouth closed and do not talk until you’ve swallowed Butter only a bite of bread/roll at a time, not the entire slice Use silverware working from the outside in Once a utensil is used it is placed on the plate, never on the table Ask for food toRead More → The post Happy Holidays ..read more

Have you made a mistake and need to apologize? It’s very difficult to admit we said or did something wrong. But owning up to your mistake opens a dialog with the other person. This is the time to reflect and take responsibility for your actions. An amends will go a long way, helping you to be a better person, heal the wound of the person you wronged, and repair the relationship. Crafting an apology that can make the person you’ve hurt feel better is no small feat. You can’t undo what you did, but you can show you want to repair the relationship. Gather yourRead More → The post The Art of An Ap ..read more

Take time to relax with something beautifully simple and simply beautiful, a cup of tea. A Little History About Afternoon Tea It was customary for the upper class in England to have their evening meal rather late, around 8 or 9 p.m. History tells us around 1840 Anna the 7th Duchess of Bedford became peckish in the early afternoon. She began requesting a light meal of bread and a pot of tea to ward off her afternoon hunger. This ritual soon became routine and the Duchess began inviting her friends for afternoon tea. A new social event was born! Overtime, afternoon tea evolved to includeRead Mor ..read more

“Where life plants you, bloom with grace.” (French proverb) Navigating through life with grace is behaving in such a way that poise, elegance, and a courteous goodwill flows naturally from within you. Simply put, grace is giving without expecting anything in return. Through trial and error we continuously strive to become the best version of ourselves. One of the most effective ways to understand what grace looks like is by observing others. Pay close attention to those people that are joyful and have a knack for making your day better. Here’s a clue, you will find that people who exude grace ..read more

Do You Speak French? There are so many things in life that are beautiful. Have you ever stopped to think about how beautiful language is? I love listening to people speak in foreign languages, it’s fascinating. Their facial expressions, gestures and body language provide clues to the words we can’t understand. The beauty of the French language is probably the most beautiful of language melodies. It’s elegant sound is mesmerizing. Learn a few basic French words and common phrases, you’ll be pleasantly surprised how your confidence level rises. Whether you decide to dabble or become fluent, a ne ..read more

FASHION GUIDELINES THAT APPLY TO EVERYONE Black colors minimize a shape and make things appear smaller and slimmer White and light colors maximize a shape to make it look bigger The hourglass shape is the fashion ideal Define a waist to create an hourglass shape on figures that aren’t hourglass Small prints emphasize large shapes Large prints emphasize small shapes One color head to toe creates length One color on top and a contrast color on the bottom cuts a shape in half visually Too tight and too loose is always too wrong Age appropriate dressing flatters whatever age you are Curved lines i ..read more

Following the rules is good etiquette because it keeps others in your presence safer Before we chat about grocery shopping, I want to point out a hopeful observation. During this pandemic etiquette we will hopefully gain an understanding of our community around us and not making it just about ourselves but making it about the broader community. As the crisis continues going out for any reason is a challenge. There’s a lot of social rules that are in flux right now and one of them is grocery shopping. If everyone makes an honest effort and does their best, going to get groceries doesn’t have to ..read more

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It’s not always easy to step outside of your comfort zone. In fact, it is one of the most difficult things we all do from time to time.  An uneasy feeling creeps up and insecurities take over. The great news is when you aren’t feeling overly confident inside, it is possible to override those feelings. It’s not as difficult as you may think. Grab hold of your self-confidence and try some of the tricks below for those times you are feeling nervous, shy and less than confident. Dress nicely. This is the perfect opportunity to use your go to piece. It might be your favoriteRead More → The pos ..read more