Entries Tagged 'Domestic Goddess' ↓
August 28th, 2009 — Domestic Goddess, Etiquette
A good wife writes thoughtful handwritten Thank you notes for gifts recieved and other kind acts of generosity. Orginally thank you notes for hospitality or attending dinner in a friends home used to be reffered to as ‘Bread and Butter’ Letters. The writer is thanking his or her hosts for their hospitality (and food), but the letter is also a basic social formality, not likely to contain any exciting content. A “bread and butter” note may not be eagerly awaited, but it’s the sort of thing expected and probably noticed most in its absence.
Occasions when a Thank You Card Should be sent.
- Thank you for anyone who’s treated you to a meal out… Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner or Cocktails
- Gifts Recieved
- Being Invited to a Dinner, Party or Event
- A Date
- Anyone who has offered to take time out from their life to help you
- Anyone who has gone out of their way to make special arrangements or plans.
- Thank you after a job interview.
August 27th, 2009 — About Me, Domestic Goddess
My Favorite Antique Typewriter I received for Christmas last year. After seeing my friend Mikey’s collection of typewriters, I instantly wanted one of my own. And Lucky me, I got 2 for Christmas: an Antique Erica Typewriter from Paris and a 1950’s Remington Typewriter. This week I picked up the Remington from being restored and ever since I’ve been a typing fool…. Thank you notes to Correspondence Letters! Although I have to say… It is a very complicated process to learn to type on a typewriter, Its basically like using a very very old and complicated computer key board. Let me tell you… Lots of impatient meltdowns after fudged up letters…. But after a While I got the hang of it.
My Writing Desk…
Left to Right : 1. On Top of my White Desk sits an old vintage map of Paris, to remind me of one of my Favorite Cities! 2. My Antique Erica Typewriter. 3. A framed photo of the classic Blue Tiffany and Co. Engagement Box, I love thinking that with the ask one question your life changes and your on your way to becoming a WIFE! 4. A stationary box containing custom pale pink stationary from Smthyson.
A Pink Scented Candle. 5. White Cup that holds my favorite Calligraphy pens for Writing and Addressing Letters. 6. A White Candlestick Desk Lamp and Antique Tape Dispenser.
Inside the desk holds cards for all occasions ranging from Birthdays to Weddings to Sympathy. I have An assortment of stamps ranging in many colors so they of course match each envelope mailed. Also my favorite finishing touch… Wax Seals… My desk houses every color of wax and my classic “T” Seal for Taryn.
Example: A Typed Letter from Fred Astaire 1989
July 18th, 2009 — Domestic Goddess
I hate wasting plastic bags when shopping for produce. Granted Whole Foods has veggie bags that are Bio Degradable, But not everybody shops at Whole Foods…. Enter “Happy Re-useable Vegetable bags” by Wonder Thunder. They come in Green, Blue and Red. In your set of four you will receive: Large, medium, small and herb bag. All sizes have a drawstring except the little one and are machine washable.
$20.00
June 19th, 2009 — Domestic Goddess, Kids
“Dear Babysitter” Note Pads
What a chic way to leave your kids at home with their Babysitter with these adorable Babysitter Notepads from Kate Spade.
Pad includes 40 white sheets with notes and information for the babysitter such as:
- phone numbers/ cell phone numbers for parents, neighbors, and doctor
- bed time
- bath time
- medications
- meals
- television rules
June 3rd, 2009 — Domestic Goddess, Health
Load up the kids and head to the market. The kg271/Bucket model will carry your precious cargo and help you complete all your errands in style and keep one less car off the road. The Bucket Model comes equipped with a removable seat and two seatbelts, so your kids an ride Safetly. Disc brakes and 8spd SRAM components are just a few of the specifications that make the Madsen as tough as it is elegant.$1,299.00
