Embracing Etiquette with Teresa ~ Lesson 6

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Update on My Wish List for 2010:

Breville Single-Serve Coffeemaker.

I LOVE THIS MACHINE! You can also use your own coffee with this machine!

 

Trapp Candles...

Can't get too many candles for my home, and these make great hostess gifts. If I am in doubt when it comes to gift giving, I give candles. I think I will do a post soon on great candles. There are so many.

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I would like to share with you a blog that I am truly fond of, A Gift Wrapped Life.
I don't recommend many blogs, but this one is different. I believe you will find it enjoyable. Not only is it beautiful, the author is writing an important series that I have enjoyed reading.

http://agiftwrappedlife.blogspot.com/

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Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10). Lesson 6 – The Basics.

Actions Express Attitudes

Paying attention to others, being empathetic and listening is of utmost important. Self-concern has no place when others are uncomfortable or expressing a bad situation they are enduring.

Flexibility is also very important. Courteous people aren’t as concerned with form, such as which fork should be used, when it will embarrass a person. The mistakes of others are no excuse to be cruel.

I hope that you have enjoyed this post.
See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Jan Showers ~ Glamorous Rooms Part I

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.Glamorous Rooms

Glamorous Rooms
By Jan Showers
Abrams, New York, $50.00

By Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass

Each year, only a few really marvelous books on home décor are published, and even fewer of those books deserve to adorn the collection of those desiring true professional advice on home décor. This lovely book has earned that place.

Jan Showers is no stranger to the design world, and her talent is enormously evident in this book. Hats off to this talented and devoted decorator for such a beautiful work of art.

Jan Showers has always been my go-to for decorating advice, so it should be no surprise that I have decided to add her new book, Glamorous Rooms, to my collection. Elegance and clean lines define Showers work, and I am certain that you will enjoy my synopsis of this beautiful book.

The actual cloth cover.

These two photographs are from the same entryway.

Embracing Etiquette with Teresa

continued... see introduction post (1-29-10). Lesson 5 – The Basics

Four Things Etiquette is Not

1. A set of rigid rules.

Manners change with the times. It is a set of guidelines to make people feel comfortable.

2. Something for the wealthy or well-born.

Ettiquette is a CODE OF BEHAVIOR for everyone.


3. A thing of the past.

Etiquette is as important today as it has ever been.

4. Snobbishness.

Pretentiousness violates all rules of etiquette. Those looking down on others appear lower class..


If you missed the last post on the project, be sure to go back and review.

Part II of Jan Showers tomorrow.

Be sure you see the gift guide that I posted yesterday athttp://splendidsass.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentine-gifts-for-your-special.html

I hope that you have enjoyed this post.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

VALENTINE GIFTS FOR YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE

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Happy Valentine's Day to My Friends

FOR HER

This Norman Love box of candy can be found at Cambria Cove for $50.00.

This Tiffany Legacy Collection Aquamarine and Diamond Ring is a Tiffany and Co. exclusive. $7750.

                                                                             

This beautiful purse hanger by Luxe Link has champagne colored Swarovski crystals and can be found at Cambria Cove for $68.00.

Tiffany's Filigree Heart with Key Pendant in 18k white gold can be found at Tiffany and Co. for $6000.00.

This Tiffany and Co. heart pendant bracelet is beautiful. $590.00.

These romantic heart shaped soaps from Gianna Rose Atelier are from Cambria Cove. $30.00.


These no-iron white with pink piping pajamas make the perfect gift. From Brooks Brothers, $79.

This beautiful Sterling Citrine bracelet from Brombergs is the perfect gift for that special someone. $195.00.

FOR HIM

This Crocodile Embossed Calfskin Clock from Graphic Image can be found at Cambria Cove for $85-95.

Delicious Black Chocolate from Norman Love. Cambria Cove, $40.00.

Tiffany and Co., $100.00. Men's Tiffany Cologne spray and After-Shave Balm
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This magnetic card holder from Graphic Image can be found at Cambria Cove for $45-54.

Blue Striped Bathrobe for him from Brooks Brothers. $95.00.

For Him ~ Graphic Image Rules of Golf personalized guide. Cambria Cove, $35-45.

For Him and For Her!

These La Maison Dark Chocolate Truffles are a treat. Williams Sonoma, $49.95.

Personalized Heart. Williams Sonoma, $22.00.

I hope that this will give you some ideas for locating the perfect gift for your "Someone Special" this Valentine's Day!

Please see previous post if you missed it yesterday/today!

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxoxoxo

David Hicks Part III ~ The Gardens

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Me After This Week!

It has been a crazy month for me. I have had the flu which turned into a sinus infection which caused me to miss school. I have been getting caught up and finishing many projects that I have been putting off such as painting and gilding a headboard and footboard, gilding a nativity scene, finishing olive oil bottles (stopper project to follow soon), starting an oil painting and finishing the planter and terra cotta pots.

Below, I have posted the photographs of a few of the gardens that David Hicks designed, a preview of Jan Showers (which will be in three parts), instructions for the planter (herbs and flowers), and the Embracing Etiquette with Teresa post. There will also be a post on Sister Parish Design.

This should be enough for the weekend. I have a lot in store for you this coming week!

ENJOY!

DAVID HICKS

Jan Showers ~ Book Review to follow in next three posts!

Projects...

Photographs to follow instructions.

Instructions for plant box and flower pots:

I purchased small/medium terra cotta pots and painted them with blackboard paint. No need to paint inside of pots.

For plant/flower box, I purchased a 2 x 8 x 16 board. You may want a lighter box. If so, buy 1 x 8 x at least 11 feet. You will only need 11 feet, but it may be difficult to find a shorter board with these dimentions. The gentleman at Lowe’s cut it for me.

You will need to have it cut into 5 pieces.
3 @ 3 feet and 2 @ 1 foot.

Package of at least 8 screws. 3 inch for 2 inch board and 1 ½ inch for 1 inch board.

See photos below. All boards must be flat on ground.
Drill holes smaller than screw and then screw in.
Paint desired color on the outside.
You may want to line, but I drill holes in the bottom and put on top of wood planks.

Have fun. I will begin work of the herb garden in 2 weeks!

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Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition (Thumb Indexed)

Etiquette
Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10). Lesson 4 – The Basics.

Two Other Essential Qualities ~ Graciousness and Deference.

Graciousness is the ability of a person to make someone feel comfortable and to relieve them of embarrassment. The book uses the example of assuring a person that forgets your name that they are not alone in forgetting names or details.

Defererce is the recognition of a person’s experience and accomplishments. Seniority, removing a hat when inside, addressing a person by Mr. and Mrs., etc.

See you Monday!
Teresa,
xoxo