Art of being a lady: Learning how to Lunch

Have you ever heard of the ladies that lunch or should we say lunched?
They were wealthy, socially inclined women that would get together mid day to have lunch together. These lunches would take place in exclusive restaurants around the city. The ladies would be very put together, hair done, nails, great clothes... Great Ettiquette... Everything...

This  made me question what is the modern day ettiquette for attending a luncheon. So below I share a few tips on how to have a seamless luncheon among friends.

Only among friends, make sure all your guests get along. Don't invite friends that are feuding or just have personality conflicts.

Dress classy not trashy, simple dresses, summer dresses, light weight fabrics, light colors, nothing to heavy or overly dressy. Nothing too short or too low.

Location is everything, Pick a spot that has a great vibe and great service. You don't want to spend the luncheon talking to your friends about the server who took to long.

Make a reservation once you have your final headcount in order to minimize your wait time.

Always arrive on time preferably 15 minutes before the lunch. It is not polite to have your friends waiting for you.

Order your food only after all your guests have arrived.

Practice good manners, chew with your mouth shut, keep elbows off the table, dont sit indian style, dont kick off your shoes under the table and dont cut off your guests when they are talking.

Give your company your full attention. This means putting away your cell phones, Ipads and electronics. (I know its hard but its worth it,)

If this is a business lunch only order an alcoholic beverage only if the person who invited you does and then limit yourself to one.

If you are out with the girls you can have a drink or two but its not ladylike to get waisted mid day.

Only leave after everyone has finished eating. It is very rude to rush off when there are people still eating their food.


I hope you enjoyed these quick tips!!! Rachel

Art of being a lady: Perfectly Poured Bloody Marys

I come from a long line of beer plus tomato equals yummy drinkers. So Bloody Marys are in my genes... (probably not a good thing). So some days, much like today, I just have to have a nice cold Bloody Mary. Its a need not a want on days when work drags on too long or you have a little bit of tension in your life.
So relax and enjoy as I show you the traditional and my take...


My Traditional Bloody Mary

4 oz tomato juice
2 oz vodka
two dashes lemon juice
a dash of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce
sprinkling celery salt
sprinkling pepper
Franks hot sauce to taste
celery stalk garnish
Ice Cubes

Put Ice cubes in a glass. Pour tomato juice over ice followed by Vodka.
Add lemon juice, worcestershire, salt, pepper and hot sauce.
Finish by adding celery stalk on the side...



MY TAKE and how I ADORE my BLOODY MARYS

6 oz low sodium or spicy hot V8
4 oz Vodka
3 dash Worcestershire Sauce
a lot of Franks hot sauce.
salt and pepper to taste
green olive juice to taste
3 olives on a little drink spear to garnish.


Mix in a V8 and vodka in a glass no ice. Add worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, pepper and green olive juice. Add olives as garnish..
You can make it minus the Vodka... I do...

DRINK UP and ENJOY!

Retro House wife ideas...

I have always had a love for  the retro housewife, they were well groomed, charming, amazing dancers, poured the perfect drink, made delicious meals and kept a home spotless.  Its a lot to live up to when you work 40 hours a week and blog on the sides. Well a girl can still dream right???

Anyways while Im not the perfect housewife I still love them and there kitchy, vintage charm... So here is my list for FAB FUN Retro Housewife Essentials....


A Fabtabulous Frilly Apron.
I know its a given because I have a pension for pretty aprons and frills and lace.... but who wouldnt look amazing dressed up in these aprons!!!
Some great examples you can actually buy are below. I have atleast five of these. Love them!

For the mind: Winter Reading Material

I always love to curl up to a good book in the winter months, dont you??? You know us charming women have to keep our minds young and entertained. Here is some reading material I enjoy.


The Help.
 



If you have seen the movie why not read the book. The book is always much better!
 
The Hunger Games.


Everyone at my work is reading it.
 
 


This book is great if your a christian that loves Chick Lit

New Vs. Old. Hot vs. Not and pinups always win.

Saw this on facebook today.
What do you guys think???
I would take the bottom row any day!

Vintage Renovation

Since I have an entire day to do nothing (its a little rainy this fourth of july) I am going to do arts and crafts.
And theyre going to be antique inspired... Im a little bored with some of the plain things in my kitchen and theyre getting a makeover! yay!

Vintage Wedding: Vintage Wedding Cake Flavors

Here is some great ideas for a vintage wedding cake... these would be delicious topped with your grandparents cake topper.

Champagne Cake- this is a white cake with champagne mixed into the batter..

Champagne and Strawberry cake-White cake with champagne in the batter with white chocolate and strawberry ganache... yum

Coca cola cake-chocolate cake with marshmellow in the center and cola in the batter.

7 up cake- white cake with  up in the batter.

Carrot cake- carrot cake with cream cheese filling