Confession: I am a clothes horse. I love clothes…always have and always will. So, my closets are stuffed with clothes. I realize most people do not enjoy clothes (or shopping for them) as much a I do. I get it. My two cents on clothes today is in regard to appropriate attire. It seems that… Read More
Category Archives: Out and about
PLEEASE RSVP!…please? And other tidbits about invitations.
If you have ever hosted anything, you know that there is a major problem in the world of invitation responses. I used to be the alumni director at a university. My office averaged one event per week, so I grew quite familiar with people’s lack of knowledge (or should I say respect) in this area.… Read More
Never Separate a Man’s First and Last Names
Have you ever heard this phrase used before? “Never separate a man’s first and last names, ” means just that. His first name and last name should always be together. When you address an envelope to a couple, you write: Mr. and Mrs. John Doe 123 Main Street New York, NY 21301 Notice that the… Read More
Tea at the Adolphus
Afternoon tea at the Adolphus is quintessential Dallas. If you have not had the opportunity to enjoy this elegant repast, then you should plan to make a reservation. When we arrived, our table was already set for three, with Villeroy and Boch plates, small napkins and silverware. Most of the tables were low coffee tables (thus… Read More