Look Me in the Eye: The Importance of Eye Contact

May 29, 2013 | Uncategorized

  Are you interested in making more of an emotional connection with someone? Are you interested in appearing confident and in tune with what is going on in the world?   Then eye contact is your answer. According to an article in today’s Wall Street Journal,...

How to Write a Thank You Note for a Wedding Gift

May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized

Yes, you must handwrite your thank you notes for shower and wedding gifts. With that said, here are tips on everything you need to know about writing thank you notes.  Trust me, it is easier than you think.  The good news is,  the note only needs to be about 4 or 5...

Afternoon Tea at Valley Forge Flowers

Apr 23, 2012 | Uncategorized

What a lovely day we had for afternoon tea in the cafe at Valley Forge Flowers.   The children learned all about eye contact, how to make an introduction, handshakes and how to set the table.  Everyone sat up straight, smiled and enjoyed being confident and charming....

Eloise at The Plaza: A Charming Event

Apr 17, 2012 | Uncategorized

I had a rawther extraordinary two days with Eloise at The Plaza in New York. Yes, afternoon tea was served along with lemonade and we talked about everything from how to hold a tea cup to how to eat a finger sandwich.  Families from Venezuela to Australia attended. I...

Charm School at MIT

Mar 9, 2012 | First Impression

Business etiquette is an influential and powerful skill.  Education and talent are no longer enough to get a job and build lasting professional relationships.  Would like to attend Charm School?