For those who love love love etiquette
Here are some Easter Menu Cards I made that you can download and use for personal use. I hope you like them. I went into a longer explanation into what I’m doing with these new designs in my last post, check it out if you want to know more, or if you’d like some 1910…
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I love old stuff. You’ve probably guessed that. I’ve loved collecting old ephemera for years and have bits of paper coming out of every drawer and closet. But one fact has always made me a little sad. When I look at vintage ephemera, if I see people who look like me, they are more likely…
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So your Grandma Beatrice left you her fancy Tazza and Great Aunt Sally has gifted you a stunning compote, what are you to do with them? Use them darn it! Look, if we were talking about a sixteenth century priceless porcelain dish, I’d tell you to be careful and leave it in the cabinet, (or…
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The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising is one of those gems that once you’ve visited you can’t understand why it’s not one of the first things that people tell you to visit. This little museum is dedicated to exactly what the name states, Brands, Packaging and Advertising. Built upon the collection of one man,…
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Prior to the turn of the century, Semi-Formal would have meant black tie. Men wore tailed coats or dinner jackets, waistcoats and pumps or patent leather shoes. Bib front shirts would be starched to the extreme and if they were traveling to the event, gloves and top hat would be worn. Women would have dressed…
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I love Halloween! I wish kids came by our house, but they don’t. There just aren’t a lot of kids in our area. Missing the fun of handing out candy and toy bags, (oh, yeah, I said it… candy AND toys) I started manning the door at my mom’s house, which for a few years…
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I’m obsessed with roasting vegetables. It’s easy and delicious. In the summer, I roast asparagus and Brussel sprouts. In the winter, it’s green beans and onions and mushrooms. You can roast anything that’s available, here’s how for those of you who want to know. Pre-heat your oven to 425. This is important, make sure the…
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I’m only covering the Victorian/Edwardian period here. 5. The Importance of Being Earnest A Lovely version of Oscar Wilde’s stage play. The costumes are insane with very 60’s fabrics. The interiors on the other hand are gorgeous! Everyone seems to be having tea in every scene. The muffin stand is impeccable with very realistic looking…
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This is a list of events and what time they generally should begin. I’ve also added the level of formality, or if they are traditionally women only or separate sex. Breakfast 7-11am / Informal Formal Breakfast 8-11am / Formal Hunt / Sport Breakfast 11am – 12pm / Informal to Formal Elevenses or Coffee 11am-12pm /…
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Did you ever wonder what Informal actually means? What exactly are you supposed to wear to a Business event? Join the club. Casual, Informal, Semi-Formal, ect. were originally meant to tell you what type of seating you might expect. From that you could gather what type of clothing to wear. Here’s the thing, when it…
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