Easter Is Near

I love Easter. It is my favorite day with the exception of Christmas.
Below I have listed Easter goodies. I will be adding Easter posts during the next several days, so stay in touch!

Happy Easter!

Beatrice Potter stole our hearts with the Peter Rabbit series. Thank you Beatrice Potter. As anEaster gift to you, I would like to introduce you to her website. Just click here. You will love it!

Books A Million carries a line of Easter books, including this book about Curious George.

Cambria Cove is one of my favorite shopping stops as you know. Why not add this beautiful gift to a special Easter basket?

Alabaster Eggs from Williams Sonoma.

This Enchanted Filled Egg can be found at
Williams Sonoma for $26.00.

I don't believe that I have found a more wonderful decorating kit than this one offered by
Williams Sonoma.

Another Beatrice Potter book.

I hope that you have enjoyed this post. There will be several others which include baskets and other Easter fun.

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

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

Standard Courtesies In an Elevator

Whoever reaches the elevator first goes first. After pushing the button for the floor you wish to get to, move to the back of the elevator. If the elevator is full and you can’t reach the button, ask someone close to push the button for your floor, suing “Please,” of course.

If the elevator is jammed with people, don’t attempt to cram yourself in. Wait for the next elevator. It is always nice for the person in an elevator to hold the door open or push the “door open” button, just as it is just as polite to let the person go ahead to their destination.

While in transit up or down, do not stare at other people, smack gun, talk on your cell phone or sing with your MP3 player. Try not to use the reflective wall as a mirror for grooming.

If you see someone you know on the elevator, have only small talk if others are riding also. Do not whisper, as this is rude.
If by any chance there is an elevator operator be cordial, using “please” and “thank you.”

Riding the Escalator

Keep to the right at all times, so others can past you if needed. If you are the rider passing, politely say “Excuse me.” If the escalator is full, be patient and wait until you are to the destination.

When stepping onto and off of an escalator, do not stop to look around. Move immediately so others can get off.

Tomorrow, we will cover Standard Courtesies On the Sidewalk.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Let the Light Shine In

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I can't think of anything more uplifting that bringing nature closer. In these photographs, the different interior designers, architects, and landscape designers build rooms with access to light and nature.

Interior by Jerry Jeanmard ~ Veranda March 2010.

Tablescape by Donna Karan. ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by Susan Ferrier ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Kitchen of the Month by Interior Designer William Hefner ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by Susan Ferrier ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

House Beautiful Kitchen of the Month April 2010 ~ Interior design by William Hefner.

House Beautiful Bathroom of the Month April 2010 ~ Interior design byLaura Kirar.

Interior design Eleanor Cummings ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by Eleanor Cummings ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by Eleanor Cummings ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by David Gieseman ~ Veranda March 2010.

I hope that you enjoyed this post!


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

STANDARD COURTESIES

I will attempt to stay as close as I can to the book, but I can see that Peggy Post is a little more liberal than her mother was and I am. By the way, chivalry is not dead.

“After You, Sir” or "After You Mam"

It makes sense that men and women open and hold the door for each other, depending who arrives first. The traditional door-opener will give the woman a choice – “May I get the door for you?” She would reply “Thanks!” or “No Thanks, I’ve got it id she get the door first. Use your judgment, but if I am not in a hurry (real hurry), I let the gentleman open the door.

When you approach the door at the same time a stranger arrives, it’s polite to open and hold the door, especially if they are elderly, someone with a child, or have their arms full. Never let a door slam in someone’s face after you have walked through it, but you are not obligated to hold it once they are there and can hold it open for themselves. These are no- brainers.

Traditionally men entered revolving doors first, but this is one rule that is basically void. The first person to the door enters and pushes the door.

Tomorrow we cover Courtesies In an Elevator.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Spring Floral

"Zeze's for Luxe Bouquets"

The floral designs by this talented couple are shown in the March 2010 issue of Veranda Magazine.
I am happy that the students are safely back from Spring Break, and I am also happy to continue with Embracing Etiquette with Teresa.

Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition

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

WHEN OUT AND ABOUT

“The world may not be waiting to see how you act as you go about your everyday pursuits, but most people won’t fail to notice when you disrupt the order of things, no matter how slightly. Most Americans still stick to the premise that there’s a time for everything, and doing what’s appropriate and practicing the standard courtesies makes things go better for everyone.”

“One person might be unfailingly polite to those he’s with but think of his commute to world as a contest with other drivers. Another may extend help to the frail and infirm at every opportunity but barrel her way through able-bodied pedestrians. While nobody’s perfect, staying observant and thoughtful when you’re out and about means you’ll be able to handle virtually anything in an appropriate way.”
We will begin tomorrow with Standard Courtesies.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Teresa's Pound Cake

Teresa’s Pound Cake

This is more than just a pound cake. My friends would kill for this cake, and the many times that I chose to spoil the faculty at school, I had to make sure there was enough for everyone. I also had to make sure that I didn’t make a cake for one department and exclude the other unless they were invited to fight over one. Don’t even think about counting calories here.

ENJOY!

Ingredients

3 sticks of butter (no margarine)
3 cups sugar
3 cups all purpose flour (no self rising)
8 cage free eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract, if preferred)
¼ cup milk

Cream room temperature butter in with the sugar. Add eggs, one at the time, beating on medium speed. Add flour in increments, adding small amounts of the milk along, until all is added, beating at medium speed. Be sure to scrape bowl. Add extract. Put into greased Bundt pan. I use cast iron (shorter cooking time) or aluminum.

Put into cool oven, and set oven to 350 degrees for up to 1 ½ hours. Watch closely after cooking for an hour and 10 minutes. The cake will be cracking a little, but it will settle when cool. Use long wooden pick to check. If pick comes out clean, it is done. If it is still mushy on top, put back in the oven immediately.

I leave it in the pan for at least 15-30 minutes before plating. You may want to dust with powdered sugar before serving. I also frequently add a dollop of lemon curd on the serving plate next to the cake.

This cake is fantastic after freezing also. Wrap very well in parchment paper, and put into freezer bag.

I only use the real thing when it comes to ingredients. I also use animal friendly ingredients. My rule is: if God didn’t make it, I don’t eat it!

I hope that you enjoy this cake as much as we do.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Ralph Lauren Fashion Show

As all of you that follow me know, I am a great admirer of Ralph Lauren. It should come as no surprise that I loved his fashion show, and would love to share it with you.

ENJOY!

Click here to watch fashion show.

I hope that you have enjoyed this fashion show. Embracing Etiquette will return on Monday! Tomorrow's post will be on my pound cake.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Spring Into the Season

I believe that you can take any traditional attire and dress it up with accessories. I have always worn classic styles, so it is no surprise that I am in love with these four beautiful ensembles.
ENJOY!

Jacket, Devie Kroell; top, Ann Taylor; shorts, Vera Wang; cuff and band rings, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry; chain and ring, Aurelie Biderman; bangles, Cartier; chain and bracelet, Fallon.

Jacket, Helmut Lang; bustier, Thakoon; pants, Derek Lam; braided neclace, Banana Republic; tube and neclace, Stella McCartney; shoes, Nina Ricci.

Jacket, belt, shoes, pin and socks, Rochas; shorts, Moncler; hat, Tory Burch; rings, Van Cleef and Arpels; clutch, Gucci.

Jacket and bra, Akris; shorts, 3.1 Philip Lim; hat, Elie Taharie; neclace, Piazza Sempione; belt, Michael Kors; ring, Cartier; cluthch, Chloe.

All of these Spring fashions, along with much more, can be found in March Harper's Bazaar.

I hope that you have enjoyed this post. Embracing Etiquette will return on Monday.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Ads Going Animal?

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I have noticed that more animals and reptiles are being used in advertising lately. It does seem to add something extra.

Mohawk Smart Strand Carpet

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THIBAUT

GRACE HOME

Who doesn't love an animal? I hope that you have enjoyed this post. Embracing Etiquette will return on Monday.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo