There are few things sweeter than the love and support of our friends, and no better time than Valentine’s Day to honor our girlfriends with a Valentine’s Brunch. Here are a few of my tips for making this Valentine's Day one to remember with your closest friends: Kick start the excitement with the ... [ Read More ]
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Holiday Etiquette: How to Host a Party in a Small Space
Do you ever feel like your humble abode may be too cramped for entertaining? Living in a small space doesn't mean having to sacrifice throwing a fabulous party. With a few holiday etiquette hostess rules and some tips from our friends at Little Miss Party Planner, your guests ... [ Read More ]
How to Carve a Holiday Turkey
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and our friends at Bob's Steak & Chop House in San Antonio, Texas, are giving us some tips to help us carve our beautifully cooked main dish. Also, my good friend Shelly Miles, SA Living, and I had a Turkey Carve Off with Chef Derek giving us ... [ Read More ]
Tips for a Flawless Holiday Party
From invitations to decorations, I have put together a few of my favorite pins for throwing a holiday party. This list will ensure you have everything covered and can be the perfect host, enjoying your own party while making your guests feel special. A pretty invitation sets the tone. Fun, ... [ Read More ]
Inspiration for a Festive Fall Luncheon
It’s officially Fall and time to start celebrating the new season. What better way than by planning a luncheon to catch up with family and friends? I’m sharing a few of my favorite Fall luncheon entertaining tips with photos. Start with a fun, Fall themed invitation. Whether it is a bridal ... [ Read More ]
Dining Etiquette: How to Eat a Lobster
The holiday table settings gleam, the candles glow, the champagne sparkles. You’re ready for a special celebratory dinner with friends, family or colleagues. Then suddenly, an entire lobster appears on the plate before you. What do you do? Where do you start? How do you eat the thing without ... [ Read More ]
Is Workplace Etiquette on the Decline? A Mannerly Refresher for 2024
It’s March 2024, and most are completely back to their daily work routine. Many people want to blame the pandemic for the most recent bad manners at the office, and whether or not the isolation and flux has had anything to do with a bad attitude or consistently being late to work or a meeting (which ... [ Read More ]
Holiday Houseguest Etiquette: Planning For A Gracious Stay
Being a gracious houseguest during the most festive time of year involves more than finding the perfect hostess gift and arriving when you said you would—it means being exceedingly considerate and doing your part to blend into your host family’s routine. Whether you’ll be staying a few days or a ... [ Read More ]
Friendsgiving 2023: Six Ways To Give Thanks and Give Back
Friendsgiving is all about celebrating with friends, and what better way to bring your circle together than by doing something for those in need? A gesture of kindness, no matter how small, goes a long way for those who may be struggling this year. As you enjoy your potluck or catch up in the living ... [ Read More ]
What Matters Most to Gen Z In the Workplace
There has been quite the conversation with employers struggling to engage with the new workforce, aka Gen Z. Born between the middle 1990’s and early 2010’s, these individuals bring a distinct set of skills to the boardroom table – which, today, often does NOT include an office. A recent ... [ Read More ]
Five Ways to Take the High Road When Someone Is Rude
Social media shines a light on shared experiences, our need to connect and the capacity each of us has to make a difference. There are certain accounts I turn to when I need a burst of sunshine in my morning or some extra pep in my productivity step. I enjoy sharing my best etiquette and lifestyle ... [ Read More ]
Houseguest Etiquette Reminders for the Summer
Summer travel is in full swing, and when you visit friends or relatives for a few days or a few weeks, there are certain expectations it brings. Being mindful of your host’s sacrifice to share their home with you for a lengthy period of time is always wise. Here are a few houseguest etiquette ... [ Read More ]
Etiquette Advice for New Graduates Moving Back Home
If you are a recent graduate, there is much to celebrate as change is on the horizon. There are many reasons you may wish (or need) to move home—temporarily—as you plan for what is next. Perhaps you are fortunate enough to be preparing for a remote position, but that means you are also pondering ... [ Read More ]
Avoid The Great Burnout in 2023: Five Things I’m Doing
February is almost here, and our plans for 2023 are still in focus. There is conversation around what is yet to come in the Year of the Rabbit. Even Pantone’s color of the year sounds lively and uplifting: Viva Magenta (complete with “vim and vigor”). It may seem odd to write about burnout before ... [ Read More ]
New Year’s Resolutions: Check-In & Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Life
As we wrap up the first couple of weeks of 2023, chances are good many of us haven’t been able to keep our new year’s resolutions for one reason or another. No matter how sincere the intention is, change is hard. A study conducted by the University of Scranton found that 23% of resolutions are ... [ Read More ]