Michel Biehn, Interior Designer in Provence

This beautiful Home in Provence was designed by the talented Michel Biehn. ENJOY!

The beautiful gardens...

I love the leather on these Louis chairs...

So cozy.

You can find more on this city here.

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Mentally Count to Ten

When someone is rude to you, focus on something else for a few seconds. Take a few deep breaths and decide if it is worth a response. Think of the ramifications of your actions before blowing your cool.

Tomorrow we will cover “Using Humor.”

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Marion Cotilliard In Vogue

This is a post in addition to the regular Monday post, which contains the etiquette post. ENJOY!

Marion Cotilliard is the french star referred to as the "French Bombshell" by Vogue magazine.  She graces the covers and pages of many of the fashion and entertainment publications now. 

 Below are photographs of the beautiful star as shown in the new Vogue.

I am certain we will be seeing a lot more of this French actress.

See you tomorrow,

Teresa

xoxo

Summer Refreshers

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These summer drinks will take the heat off.  See the recipes in the new Veranda, on shelves soon. 

ENJOY!

Mango Lime Sangria

Strawberry Shirley

Lemon Drop Martini

Playful Pina blended with pineapple, mango and cream of coconut

Pomegranate Freeze granita with pomegranate liqueur and champagne

Pepini ( cucumber) Agua Fresca and Sandia (watermelon) Agua Fresca

Jardin Tequila Cooler with Cilantro garnish

The recipes for this drinks can be found here....

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Take Responsibility for your own Actions

Did you do something to provoke the person’s actions? Were you rude to the person before they responded with a negative response? Many times we unintentionally become rude and provoke the behavior towards us.

Tomorrow we will cover “Mentally Count to Ten.”

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

At Home in Bermuda

Interior Designer Pheobe Howard decorated this Bermuda home. ENJOY!

More on this home can be found here.

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Size Up Your Annoyances

Let it go. If the annoyance is small, such as a person paying with a credit card in a “cash only” line let it go and move on. There are times, especially when a person in a “twenty or less” line at the grocery annoys me, but it is not worth getting killed over. You never know how that person will respond to your comment. They know that they are doing wrong, and nothing you say will change their behavior. In fact, it is not worth wasting your emotional energy on.

Monday we will cover “Taking Responsibility for Your Own Actions.”

See you soon,
Teresa
Xoxo

The Treasured Work of Auguste Rodin

I am one of many who find the work of sculptor Auguste Rodin breathtaking. In this article Rodin’s work was described by David Masello as “dark mottled forms emerging in full, expressive relief.”  Magnificent is the thought that enters my mind when I see a Rodin.

This collection of the Rodin sculptures is from the collection of Iris Cantor and her late husband, B. Gerald Cantor. Mr. and Mrs. Cantor are the world’s largest collectors of Rodin. The North Carolina Museum of Art’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Court and Garden is now home to a collection of twenty-nine Rodin sculptures gifted by the Cantors.

Iris Cantor at the North Carolina Museum of Art

The Three Shades is one of Rodin’s most monumental sculptures. The three men in the piece are identical figures. Shown here and in the following photograph.

In the garden of the Museum. 

Head of Pierre de Wissant. This monumental piece by Rodin is one of a burgher of Calais who gave his life to save his city in 1347.

Eve. This piece is described as a conveyance of Eve in a light of vulnerability and innocence.

The Cathedral. Two right hands are used in this piece by Rodin. The hands are reminiscent of a Gothic cathedral.

I Am Beautiful. This piece was sculpted by Rodin during his relationship with sculptress and Mistress Camille Claudel. This piece is described as one of passion or contradictions.

The North Carolina Museum of Art is in Raleigh, North Carolina. These Rodin pieces were given to the museum by Iris Cantor after a visit from Lawrence Wheeler, director of the museum. The new facility that houses the bronzes opened in April of this year.

This story is in the July issue of Town & Country Magazine.

Now on to Embracing Etiquette with Teresa…

Don’t Automatically Take it Personally

There are many times when a person will lash out and be rude because of something that is going on in their life. They could be going through difficult times due to job loss, going through a divorce, trouble at work or illness or death of a loved one. These people do not intentionally offend others. Their bad mood and their problems overwhelm them, making them difficult to be around. Try to understand and be kind.

Tomorrow we will cover Sizing Up Your Annoyances.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Dahlias

Dahlias are not only beautiful, they are easy to introduce into most arrangements. Here I have included several colors and designs. ENJOY!

These arrangements can be found here.

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The Art of Responding (to rudeness)

When someone has been wronged, their first reaction is to retaliate. You must make a decision on how to respond depending on what the situation is and who it involves. Although a difficult task at times, taking the high road is sometimes the best and safest remedy. I f you must respond, be careful.

If you are dealing with a person that has been violent in the past, move on. It is sometimes best to “kill them with kindness” which allows you to lead by example. If you must respond, express your understanding of why the incident occurred, but ask that it doesn’t happen again.

Tomorrow we will cover “Don’t Automatically Take it Personally.”

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

The Beauty of Advertisement

The advertisers in the better publications spend enormous time and money preparing their ads. They have become almost as important as the pieces that make up the magazine. I have included some ads from this months Veranda that I believe are not only beautiful but assist the readers and those designing our surroundings. ENJOY, my friends!

Robert Schoeller (no website listed) Phone 727-441-3071

Edward Ferrell and Lewis Mittman

Patina

Jordan Spencer by Lorts (My favorite)

Graham's

Stressless by Ekornes

Ebanista

Downsview Kitchens

Bevolo

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Rage

Road rage, cell phone rage, biker rage, rink rage, surfer rage, and grocery store rage are a few of the new “rages.”

This form of rudeness puts it all out there for all to see. As far as I am concerned, it is a way for people to either get someone’s attention, or alert us that a nut is in the place! If you read the paper or turn on the news, even murders are now being called rage.

Tomorrow we will begin the section on The Art of Responding to rudeness.

See you,
Teresa
Xoxo