Anatomy of a Dinner Party: a day in the life of a hospitalityaholic
 

August, 2011

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Snackety Snack

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Every once in a while you just need a little something to nosh on.

What is your go-to snack?

Cruising The Net

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Getting this etiquette business off the ground is exciting and exhausting all at the same time.

Whatever shall I make for dinner?

I found some good ideas!

Are You A Mr. Bumble?

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Yesterday I unveiled the website for my new venture, Dazzling Manners. Since I will be teaching etiquette lessons this fall, I thought it might be fun to discuss the 5 top table manner bumbles.

Are you a Mr. Bumble?

Some of My Favorite Summer Things

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Summer will soon be gone, replaced by light sweaters and thoughts of Halloween costumes.

What has been your favorite summer memory?

Cypress Street Pint & Pig Roast!

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

How about a pig roast – for $5 smackeroos?

This is going to be great!!

I Spirit

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

After all the imbibing I did at the Ritz-Carlton last week, I needed a bit of a break this week.

But now it’s Friday!

Still Feeling Grande!

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Snakes, alligators, turtles, herons, otters – what could they have to do with The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando?

Curious? Come on in.

A Grande Time In Orlando

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As we continue our week of Ritz-Carlton magic, we arrive in Orlando at The Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes.

Come on in and join the fun!

My Lake Crush

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It is no secret that I am totally enamored of The Ritz-Carlton. And I promise, it is not the extravagant crystal chandeliers, the winding staircases or even the best spas in the world. It is the people of the Ritz that bowl me over every time.

Eric and I stayed one night recently at The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation. This property is special to us because it was our first Ritz-Carlton. Just one year ago we were welcomed with open arms as I entered to write a story about this fabulous luxe lodge on sparkling Lake Oconee.

What’s new since last year?

Care to join me for dinner?

Feeling Bubbly

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Last week was a whirlwind of Ritz-Carlton pampering. It was divine. But I missed you!

I have a plethora of treats to share with you this week.

What’s New?