Looking to host a Downton Abbey themed tea? While seeming overwhelming, it need not be difficult. Here are a few tips for hosting a Downton themed tea or really any tea for that matter. As the Hostess, you will need to: *Select a date that works best for your guests. I prefer weekend afternoons as…
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DetailsPolly Singer was selected by Luxe Life Magazine as America’s Best Haute Couture Designer. Luxe Life Magazine is a British based luxury magazine. Singer was selected in the Fashion and Lifestyle category. For more information, please visit Luxe Life Magazine.
DetailsAttending Royal Ascot is a dream for many Americans. While it can seem a daunting task (trust me, I feel your stress), it can be done. I had numerous obstacles before attending, but I was determined not to be deterred. It had been a lifelong dream of mine to attend Royal Ascot ever…
DetailsWhat is the history of the Easter bonnet? Why do we think of Easter bonnets at Easter? What is an Easter bonnet? An Easter bonnet is a hat that is worn on Easter. The hat usually features flowers and is in the colors of spring. Pinks, lilacs and other light colors are usually the colors…
DetailsThe Easter Parade, while also a famous song, book and movie, is an actual parade that takes place in Manhattan every year. This New York tradition goes back to the middle 1800”s. The social elite from the city would attend church services along 5th Avenue and then afterwards, parade down the street jubilantly in their…
DetailsWhy do we care about hat etiquette? Are the rules different for men and women? The main reason for hat etiquette is being considerate of those around you. A few things to consider are: Is your hat in the way of their field of vision? For example, a huge hat worn to the theatre or…
DetailsTea Time Magazine recently chose our Cherry Rose Green, Rose’s Cherry Cloche, as the perfect tea for their Spring Tea Scone selection. This hand blended tea features a green sencha base with cherry flavors and delicate rose petals. Tea Time is the #1 Tea Magazine in America.…
DetailsWhat is a milliner? A milliner is someone who makes hats from hand, using the finest materials available. The word “milliner” comes from the word/phrase “Milaner” since hat straws came from Milan, Italy as well as many other luxury goods. What is the life of a milliner like? Many people I talk to think that…
DetailsWhen I was a little girl, my Mother read to me often. One of my favorite books was “Toodles and Her Friends”. It was about a cat, Toodles, who went through many obstacles but never gave up. The cat would always say “Perseverance Pays”. That little phrase has always stuck with me and encouraged me…
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