My sister has lived abroad with her adorable family for the past 6 years. We speak over the phone daily but that doesn't take away from any excitement I feel when they're in NYC. This summer I'll be hosting part of the Profeta family for a month. This brings me to ponder what it really means to host them. I'm not the most attentive host that ... read more
It has been an obscenely long time since I posted. To say I've been busy with client work is an understatement, but I wasn't too busy to have the rare opportunity to observe this woman deliberate over the merits of my recently discarded tv stand. (It had been striped it of all its crafty charm prior to leaving it in the building's trash ... read more
Before the site was fully functional, I started a blog called "pet peeved" to help me adjust to the rigors and joys of continual posting. Today's PSA would have been well suited for it. This post is primarily directed to women who need to understand that the ribbon draped across the back of a boat neck, off the shoulder slouchy shirt or deep ... read more
Q: As the sister of the bride, I'm expected to give a toast at her wedding. I'm not great at public speaking - how do I give a thoughtful and meaningful speech, but not sound sappy and boring? A: This is an excellent question and a timely one. I recently attended a wedding where the best man gave a 17:37! minute speech. (I know this exact time ... read more
Usually I answer a questioned posed, not the reverse, however over the past few months I noticed a disturbing trend in which I have no answer and hoped someone might. Q: I have been dining in the presence of several different woman from different cities, different backgrounds and not so disparaging incomes. These woman are white, 60s-70s in ... read more
Q: I recently celebrated my birthday at a neighborhood bar where I was inundated with gifts. Our party moved around a bit and presents were consolidated in bags as to accommodate the growing group. (Yes, I am that popular.) I opened my presents later that night at home and there was one gift without a tag or card. I can't recall who handed me ... read more
Source: greenweddingshoes.com via apartmentjeanie on Pinterest Q: When a wedding invitation states 'no gifts please', are you supposed to adhere to the request and not give a gift? This is a Caribbean wedding, so I appreciate the couples' thoughtfulness, but I feel like everyone else will give something and I'll look cheap. A: If a couple ... read more
A confused & conflicted reader sent this valid question regarding wedding attendance etiquette. Q: If you are a couple with a child and you're invited to a wedding, do you assume your child is invited? Or, do you check with the couple getting married? Although the latter seems like you're putting the bride and groom on the spot. A: There ... read more
So you're walking behind a woman who is pulled together and appears to have spent time trying to look that way, but you observe the tag of her blouse is sticking out of the neckline, do you offer to tuck it in for her? What if it's the band of her bra (unintentionally) rising above the top of her maxi dress? Or what if she is wearing a light ... read more
Source: projectwedding.com via RaeNell on Pinterest My expertise is sought for many a non essential knowledge. Most likely it's because I am a self-proclaimed authority on appropriate behavior aka etiquette. Recently a friend posed the following question: Q: A close friend of mine who eloped near a year ago has decided to host a 1 year ... read more
