Easter Basket Heaven

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These beautiful Easter baskets are certain to brighten their day!

Dean and Deluca has beautiful Easter baskets ranging $100-125.

The Godiva Bunny Delight Easter Basket is perfect for that precious child on your list.

This Godiva Chocolate for Breakfast Gift Basket is perfect for the grownup in your life. $85.00.

For the chocolate lover, this Godiva Chocolate Delights Gift basket is perfect. $65.00.

The tea party lover will adore this Chocolate Tea Party Basket by Godiva. $125.00.

Dean and Deluca Easter Cookie Collection will satisfy the sweet tooth of anyone.

The Godiva Chocolate Delights Gift Basket will brighten the recipients day. $65.00.

Give them this gift of marshmallows from
Dean and Deluca. $28.00

Make your own Easter baskets at
Michaels.

Happy Easter!

Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10.)

Standard Courtesies on the Sidewalk

Walkers should stay to the right on a city sidewalk. In bustling cities, attempt to maneuver around as well as possible without running into others.

Allow other pedestrians as much room as possible, and when you are rounding a corners, move away from buildings to keep from being bumped into it. Keep bags and elbows close to body, and if you bump into someone say “Excuse me.” Those that bump others and don’t apologize appear badly to others.

Don’t follow closely behind others, and leave three steps between you and a person that you may pass. Stepping on someone’s heel is not desirable.
Be careful not to step off of the curb when waiting for a light. If a car forces you to move and you are off of the curb, you will have to push back into the crowd.

Even if jaywalking is allowed in your city, be very careful, especially on one way streets, because bikers or motorists may be coming up the street in the wrong direction.

Tomorrow we will be looking at Umbrella Tips.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Let's Get Started!

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There are so many things that I am looking forward to sharing with you, and above are only a few of them. There will also be recipes, a kitchen herb garden, fashion, decor, and numerous other posts.

I am behind on my Embracing Etiquette with Teresa post due to this flu that has had a stronghold on me, but I am feeling MUCH better. I am so much looking forward to these posts, as I believe that manners are so important in every aspect of life.

I have three new decorating books, Sister Parish Design, David Hicks, A Life of Design, and Glamourous Rooms by Jan Showers. I can't wait to share these rooms and tips with you.

Now to the task at hand--the blackboard! I have listed the items needed to do this project, and should have the finished product for you to see within the next two days.

Lowe's has the paint in the can and the spray. I found the Valspar stray paint I am using at Michaels, but if you are new to painting, you should use the paint-on.

I found the frame on sale for $30.00, and it includes the glass also if you buy the package. There should be sales at one of the art stores. Hobby Lobby also has fifty-percent sales frequently on their open back frames. You would need to buy the glass or board (easier to paint) to fit, but they will also finish it, at no charge, when your project is completed.

I have found that glass works best, and is very secure once backed, but wood will work.

You will need:

A frame in the size desired
glass to size
chalkboard paint
foam brush or roller brush for canned paint
and gloves.

I will see you back here to explain the process, and to show you the finished product.
Teresa
xoxo