Thanks to my mom, I have the thank-you note down pat. In our household, it was a requirement of the holiday season, or after any celebration that included the receiving of gifts. Sure, I remember finding it a pain at first, but then it became quite normal.
When I moved away from home, I began to realize [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Thank-You Notes Made Fun
Posted in Etiquette, tagged Etiquette, manners, children, thank you notes, Emily Post on June 30, 2008 | No Comments »
Searching for Southern Hospitality
Posted in Inspired on June 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I just returned from a trip to Texas for a wedding. Although I was over the moon about getting to partake in such a special event (and being able to eat endless guacamole and corn tortillas), I was equally jazzed about observing whether good ol’ southern hospitality was alive and well in the lone star state.
Guess what, Y’all? It [...]
Ice Cream Contraption
Posted in Polished Finds, tagged Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop & Stacker, ice cream dessert on June 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Summertime and the livin’ is easy.
Well sort of easy, between the out-of-town weddings, cottage traffic and numerous commitments. Thank goodness hosting parties in the summer is a breeze thanks to barbeques and this new kitchen utensil from Cuisipro.
The Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop & Stack is the perfect way to add some polish to dessert. This gadget [...]
A Return to Modesty
Posted in Uncategorized on June 23, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Could it be? Could we really be on the cusp of a return to modesty and an increased celebration of the demure?
From nearly all directions, the one-piece bathing suit seems to be making a come back. What was once a gorgeous statement piece in the 40’s and 50’s, took a nasty turn in the 80’s and 90’s when it [...]
Polished Earring Pairing
Posted in Inspired, Uncategorized, tagged earring storage, earring pairing, jewelry box on June 19, 2008 | No Comments »
I can’t take credit for this idea, but I most certainly can share it with you!
An easy way to arrange your earring collection in a neat and polished way is to pair them up on vintage buttons. This is the perfect way to keep your favourite jewels organized and prevent waisting time looking for the [...]
Savour the Moment
Posted in Inspired on June 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »
People often say that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’ I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder. This empowers us to find beauty in places where others have not dared to look, including inside ourselves.
- Salma Hayek
When was the last time you stopped [...]
A Gal Who Wants To Garden
Posted in Inspired, tagged A Way to Garden, Magaret Roach, Porch planters on June 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Inspired by the poised and polished women of the world (yes Martha, I’m talking about you) I am sincerely motivated to cultivate my gardening skills.
Some women have natural talents while others (like me) have to try very hard for it to appear as though we have natural talents. Thankfully there are experts like Margaret Roach. Her blog, A [...]
Man oh Man
Posted in Uncategorized on June 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Though it may come as a surprise to some, we do have a few loyal readers of the male cohort. We’ve actually discovered that it’s not just us gals who want to ‘up the ante’ on all this stuff. We like that news.
Knowing this, check out a fantastic service available here in Toronto that’s designed to help men feel as polished and poised [...]
An Anniversary Toast
Posted in Inspired, tagged anniversary, wedding gift ideas on June 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Over this past weekend I had the good fortune of celebrating my One Year Wedding Anniversary. Over the past few days memories have flooded my mind of that special day…oh to be a bride!
Luckily one of our anniversary celebrations included enjoying a perfectly aged bottle of wine. This helped ease the fact that I was [...]
Totally Jazzed
Posted in Polished Finds, tagged arts and cultre, distillery district, events, Jazz, thompson landry gallery, toronto arts on June 6, 2008 | No Comments »
I am a newcomer to the world of jazz. But thanks to getting hooked on the late Jeff Healey’s, My Kinda’ Jazz radio show, I’m now a true fan. Over the last year, I’ve downloaded works from great classics like Artie Shaw and Duke Ellington, to newcomers like Sophie Millman. They happily round out my ipod mix [...]
