Even if you are ONE of the 52 who UNSUBSCRIBED from my BLOG because of MY LAST POST!
“Life is grey and dull; you may as well have a little fun when you dress.”
Quote by IRIS APFEL
TIME TO PERK UP PEOPLE!
I NOW KNOW HOW TO GET YOU TO COMMENT!!!!!!!
P O L I T I C ‘ S
Thanks to ALL who EXPRESSED in the COMMENT section or by EMAIL and OR UNSUBSCRIBED from LITTLE old ME!
You had PASSION on OVER DRIVE.
WELL,
SORRY POLITIC’S isNOT for ME!
Let’s get back to STYLE ~ GRACE and MANNER’S.
The Good Old ~ Fashion STUFF.
The ITALIAN has ALWAYS said, “Never talk POLITICS or your FRIENDS WIVES!
SO
What should we discuss TODAY?
Weather……..Holidays……….Friends……..OR………….MANNERS?
I pick FRIENDS to START!
SO, here we GO!
I adore this story.
We met over a parking space.I was not driving only a passenger.
A woman came up from behind our car to ask if we could move forward a tad……..
OF COURSE WE COULD!
Then she sat behind me for a seminar on DRESSING.
WE chatted a bit and rolled eyes.
Compared notes on how to be a good HOSTESS!
The hostess at the home we were in had NO CLUE!
End of SHOW which was WONDERFUL; we left one by one down the stairs back to our parked cars.
We exchanged phone numbers and perhaps emails.
I FOLLOWED UP.
Do you ever FOLLOW Up when you say you will call?
I
ALWAYS DO!
I think that is VERY RARE
that someone actually FOLLOWS through.
DO YOU?
WE met in SAN FRANCISCO for lunch and a Vintage Boutique Excursion.
Both of us had a BALL.
Time passes…….
I have her for LUNCH.
AGAIN
Another magical meeting.
Then out of the blue I receive a call last week to meet her at an ART GALLERY!
I say YES as it is in my BACKYARD ALMOST!
We
MEET & GREET
and
she bestows upon me a gift.
A WONDERFUL GIFT!
A
MONIES BRACELET!
I DO THINK IRIS would APPROVE!
My point when you see someone you LIKE
SEIZE THE MOMENT and get her details.
As we AGE it gets harder and harder to make Friends.
Or at least that is what I have noticed.
I had a FRENCH FRIEND.
Years ago when the BOYS were in elementary school.
Her impression of AMERICANS was we were so busy doing NOTHING!
We never had time for an impromptu coffee or gathering.
WHY IS THAT?
I think because as young Mother’s we were ALWAYS so SCHEDULED.Those are my thoughts anyway, do have your own ideas?
MANNERS
Let’s HIT that topic just for a moment.
Are they taught anymore?
When you go to someone’s house for dinner do you CALL or TEXT or EMAIL the next day?
Do you follow up with a hand written note?
JUST PLAIN CURIOUS I AM.
AS a MOTHER do YOU enforce the ELBOWS off the table?
Napkin on the LAP?
Do not start eating until EVERYONE Is SEATED?
IS THIS TAUGHT TO TODAYS YOUTH?
I WANT TO KNOW!
When your SONS friend gets married and you send a gift because you were INVITED to the wedding, but are unable to attend so you have The Gift mailed from the SHOP BEFORE the wedding.
AN item they had REQUESTED in their Gift REGISTRY.
Would you appreciate a THANK YOU?
IT has been FIVE MONTHS do you think there is still a chance?
Long time ago etiquette said YOU had a YEAR.
Does that still STAND anyone know?
I understand people WORK and have a house to RUN but a quick handwritten note just seals the deal for me.
That is how I was brought up and that is how I brought up my SONS.
GOOD MANNERS
should NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE.
LOOK even THEODORE has MANNERS.
Smiling for the camera!
EYES ON ICE CREAM.
“Don’t YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!”
Utters THE ITALIAN!
Then again it is THE ITALIAN who he listens too.
Had it been me he would have WON!
FRAN , these photos of Theodore are for YOU!
This headband I bought at I.Magnin’s in about 1982.As an employee we got a BIG discount.
I do not even think I have ever worn it before this past event where I was STOPPED in my tracks many times.
Even SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SOCIETY noticed me and gave me a compliment!
34 years I had this JUST WAITING FOR IT’s DEBUT!
Do not be in a HURRY to TOSS things you haveNOT worn!
I go against THE RULE here.
If you BOUGHT it YOU LOVED IT.
Don’t be SO FAST to TOSS IT!
The Shirt was ANOTHER GIFT from a Divine Human Being (it is a man’s TUXEDO shirt) and the earrings were a BARGAIN.
The long, long scarf
I had to have.
Found on INSTAGRAM of ALL places.
It will keep my double chin and SWAN LIKE neck warm in STYLE!
I have taken a SABBATICAL from Instagram for TWO MONTHS.
I needed a rest from SOCIAL MEDIA.
Not a BIG fan of FACEBOOK these days.
Thinking of closing that account!
Do you think I will need to have a YOU TUBE TUTORIAL to learn HOW to SHUT it DOWN?
I will keep the BLOG ROLLING as long as YOU want me TOO.
Sometimes I wonder WHY I DO THIS?
It takes LOADS of TIME and PATIENCE!
BUT
I have received numerous emails over the years FROM YOU ALL telling me how much You ENJOY my Sense of HUMOR and STYLE!
And YOU KNOW WHAT?
That is what KEEPS me GOING cause THE ITALIAN thinks I am wasting my TIME!
You see his underwear isNOT being PRESSED
AND
his dinners may only be THREE courses now as it cuts into my COMPUTER time!
I AM A WORKING GIRL
Whether HE likes it or NOT!
AS for WEATHER in these CALIFORNIA PARTS………
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL in CALISTOGA YESTERDAY in the HEART of the NAPA VALLEY.
SENDING ALL YOU AMERICANS
A
HAPPY THANKS~GIVING!
LA CONTESSA says
VIA EMAIL’
I really hope you do not decide to quit. I so enjoy seeing your name in my email and know I have something fun and wonderful to read. I believe you make many days better by yourwhimsical writing. We no longer have Ellie but we have you and love to enjoy your thoughts and advice. Your friend, Becky
Barbara D. says
Seeing you in my inbox makes me smile because I know your writing and your outlook brighten my day. Your joy in daily life inspires me to slow down and appreciate parts of life that I take for granted. Last week I made time to meet a friend for coffee and was amazed that we finally finished 3.5 hours later, and we could have gone on longer! Keep up your sunny outlook and keep sharing it with us.
LA CONTESSA says
SOUNDS WONDERFUL………….3.5 hours of NON stop CHIT CHAT!
MARVELOUS…………I must do the same!
XX
Lillian Plummer says
Hello Contessa, I am late to the party as usual, must be a time difference thing. I was sorry to learn that you will be absent from IG but quite understand your need to catch up on your goals. I do look forward to your blog and love to read what you are up to and all the news from your lovely family. I feel very fortunate to have met you through IG and would love to meet in person one day. All the best for Thanksgiving I am sure you will present a wonderfu
Lillian Plummer says
Oops not sure what happened, my grandson is pressing the keys….all the best for Thanksgiving and I am sure you will present a wonderful feast and table setting in my fave pink plates..xx
LA CONTESSA says
I do not think I have ENOUGH of the PINK PLATES!
Lucky YOU with the LITTLE TIKE………..he just wants to correspond with The Contessa!
XO
LA CONTESSA says
VIA EMAIL:
Contessa Dahling,
I may have been one of your followers who unsubscribed, I recently unsubscribed from most of the blogs I was following.
I unsubscribed from them because I have been caring for my grand baby and didn’t have the time or energy to keep up with them. My sweetie pie comes first. I found myself staying up way too late to read the blogs and was dragging in the morning. So…………
I want you to know that I absolutely adore you, I wish you were my next door neighbor!!! I live in the country side, you cannot even see our next door neighbors they are far enough away. Surrounded by vineyards so it’s beautiful here. I miss the company of other women, the laughter and sharing and caring
If I did unsubscribe from your wonderful blog I’m going to re subscribe, because you were the most fun of all, my virtual friend!
I hope some day to meet you and share some Champagne!!
My best to you,
Joann
LA CONTESSA says
I will TRY to make that HAPPEN if you tell me WHAT STATE you are IN!
THANK YOU……..sweet of YOU to TELL ME WHY!
I completely GET IT!!!!!!!!
XX
Penelope Bianchi says
Love you! Elizabeth is my dear friend! I am still writing a blog…..( I guess but she must continue!!)
Aha! Just as I thought! It was a mistake!!!
LA CONTESSA says
VIA EMAIL:
I love your blog, your style and your energy. Keep it up!
c. denis
April says
Ahhhhhhh Contessa,
I am soooooo glad you are still at the keyboard. I was concerned with your absence of igram posts. I love your BLOG and what YOU have to say. Manners, YES!
Friends, YES! Keep up your great work.
LA CONTESSA says
From the LOOKS of my FAN CLUB here I guess I MUST KEEP GOING!
XX
Lola Martínez Iniesta says
CARA CONTESSA,
I answered your reply a moment ago, at the same place where I wrote the day before.
My first post was between numbers 55 to 60.
BESITOS,
Lola Martínez Iniesta.
LA CONTESSA says
HO VISTO!!!!!!!
GRACIAS……….BELLA LOLA!
XX
Ellie's friend from Canada says
Am so glad the Italian says no shoes worn inside in Italy. That’s what I remember my friend having said but wasn’t sure. I think yes, shoes off in some Oriental culture (Japan?). I thought shoes off might be American, too?
I am curled up under the blankets reading a Julia Child cookbook.
Just wanted to say don’t you worry about the “unsubscribers”. (almost sounds like “unbelievers”, doesn’t it?). I think that what was alienating in their eyes was comments about how could educated people vote that way. And of course they think of themselves as educated. And they are. At lunch, that day, I realized that to my friends the “means” justified the end. I am still debating this inside. I think it is more of a comment on them themselves than the process or the outcome or who won. In fact, I thought it was most telling about them. I am sure I looked a little askance. It spoke volumes about them.
Do and write what you enjoy and don’t worry about it. I’m not fond of the ‘net but really have come to appreciate the friendship from a few of the blogs, yours included.
Penelope Bianchi says
Julia was my cousin! And she would LOVE YOU!!!
LA CONTESSA says
THE FRIENDSHIPS…………..are REALLY SOMETHING!
As I have met a few other Bloggers……….and it is FUN!
XX
PENELOPE……..your cousin was JULIA CHILDS????
OKAY, we need to have YOU write a BOOK of people YOU knew and RELATIVES and the CHANCE encounters you have had.I know you said it doesNOT FLOW………..make it more of a FACT book!Then I met Him and I said this…………a little history of your LIFE!IT WOULD BE A BEST SELLER!!!!!!!!!!XX
Ellie's Friend From Canada says
Penelope – yes, Julia Child WOULD love Elizabeth! And I am happy to hear she was/is your cousin! I am just now delving into her book. So far the moussaka recipe sounds like it might be my speed. And, yes, you need to write a book ––Elizabeth’s suggestion is super!
Allena Behnke says
My mother used to press my father’s underwear! Really, Elizabeth, I teach my children that, MANNERS ARE EVERYTHING!” Even when you disagree with those that have a differing political opinion, the discussion has to be informative and calm. Sorry, some have unsubscribed, there is so muchto be learned from differing opinions. At a minimum, respect and acceptance (not tolerance) should be a guidance for our lives.
LA CONTESSA says
I BELIEVE YOU!
They did not have the INTERNET to waste a few hours on………..PLUS, it was done out of PRIDE.Wrinkles, stains it all is OKAY today……..HOLEs……..anything GOES!
XX
Ellie's friend from Canada says
Elizabeth,
I’ve done a little investigating. In some parts of America, it is de rigeur to take off one’s shoes: in other parts, just the opposite. In Canada, traditionally, take the shoes off. In Germany, Hungary, and I think Sweden, take the shoes off. In the Orient, take the shoes off. In Italy, keep them on.
I think in Italy, it may have a number of reasons:
walking on marble in barefeet may dull the marble from the oil on the skin;
you know where your shoes have been (as my Italian friend says);
it may be too intimate;
Can you ask the Italian?
I have had American friends who object to friends going barefoot because the skin’s oil can mark carpet.
Still, in Canada, I would find it impolite not to take shoes off, except perhaps at a dinner party or if the hostess suggested I keep them on. Perhaps in Canada, it originated because of snowy boots, etc.
Keep writing your blog!
P.S. I am the type who does accidentally walk through cow patties so I take them off always!
I’m thinking of having a white porcelain pot filled with Japanese style slippers.
LA CONTESSA says
The ITALIAN gave NO REASON just SAID, NO!
The shoes are NEVER REMOVED……….EVER!
AS he said this he nodded his head back and fourth in utter DISBELIEF!
I like the white .P POT with SLIPPERS IDEA!
Penelope Bianchi says
Here is what about shoes. Contessa’s point is this:
this hostess did not make her guests comfortable…..(MY mother was from the South and so that is an enormous step up)
She invited people to her house. She was NOT hospitable……no water, no snacks…..(I about fainted reading this!!); required removing shoes with no chair or bench to sit???
This is a person who is totally ignorant….(I know she didn’t do it on purpose!) of the most basic and obvious rules of behavior! It is really quite shocking! I hope Contessa told her. If someone doesn’t this dreadful behavior will go on and on. I am sure it would be a good deed. Please, Contessa….PLEASE! You will say it in the nicest way! You will be doing a public service! Preventing her from treating her guests so badly. This sounds like ignorance……poor woman…no one taught her! Please help this young woman….(or old….doesn’t matter)…..please tell her!!!!!
LA CONTESSA says
Someone pipped up…………..and she then offered HOT TEA!We had no place to put it but on our laps…………..SHE HAD NO IDEA and NO I didNOT TELL HER not my place too.YOU would understand had you been there……….her age My guess 55.
Penelope Bianchi says
CONTESSA.
MANNERS WILL PREVAIL……(I BELIEVE THAT) BECAUSE THESE THINGS DO!
MY MOTHER IN THE 50’S BOUGHT ANTIQUES FOR NOTHING! GROCERY MONEY!
MID CENTURY MODERN AND DANISH MODERN REIGNED!
MY MOTHER’S ANTIQUES…. ARE PRICELESS AND SOME I DONATED TO THE MUSEUM!!! IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN!
TASTE WILL RETURN! WHEN SOFAS FALL APART AFTER TWO YEARS…..I AM HOPING THESE YOUNG PEOPLE WILL GET MAD! MY DAUGHTER HAS UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE WITH BEAUTIFUL PROPORTIONS…..THAT WERE HERE GRANDMOTHERS!!! I CONTINUE TO BELIEVE THAT ANTIQUES WILL LAST….AND NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY THEM!!! BARGAINS TO BE HAD! JUST LIKE THE 50’S!!! GREAT AND TIMELESS AND BEAUTIFULLY MADE ANTIQUES ARE BARGAINS NOW!
THE SMART ONES WILL BUY!!!
LA CONTESSA says
HAPPY to SEE you GOT the CAPS DOWN!
I agree with you the FURNITURE of TODAY is VERY POOR QUALITY.I found the most beautiful velvet yesterday to slipcover two of my Mother’s chairs!Taking a PEnELOPE lesson here…………PEOPLE do you know she has a slip cover for Three seasons of the Four season year!For her living room furniture!I think this is BRILLIANT…………my only problem is I have NO ROOM To store them!
Robin Fink says
Good morning, LA CONTESSA,
I read all your blogs, but I subscribed today to show my support of you, after your last post. I share your views on life, and appreciate your candor. Thank you for your wonderful posts. Robin in Umbria
LA CONTESSA says
ALHORA!
I’m so excited as you are in ITALY correct?
T H A N K ~ Y O U !!!
I have seen YOU around the BLOG WORLD in the COMMENT sections!!!!!!!!
Millie Grazie……….XX
Jacqueline says
It’s always a good idea to follow up with an email or text when you meet someone who is like minded …. an opportunity to make another really good friend.
…. and, after any function that has been arranged by friends, I always send a thank-you card. After the wedding that we went to in October, I sent a card to the bride and groom, our good friend’s who are the parents of the groom and a card to the brides parents …… all had contributed to make it such a special day for us all so it is only right to thank them { in my book anyway !! } XXXX
LA CONTESSA says
Now that is CLASS……………….
B R A V I S S I M A!
XX
Robin Fink says
Yes LA CONTESSA, I live in Italy. I wish I could have coffee with you- You have such positive energy and joie de vivre. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your ITALIAN, and loved ones, Robin
p.s. Missing Ellie, feeling her presence, and looking forward to hearing about your Thanksgiving dinner, Ellie’s way.
LA CONTESSA says
SO< Tell me SEI UNA AMERICANA? DO you know or have you run across MARLENA DE BLASI...........last I heard she lived in UMBRIA in an old BALLRROM!!!!I have read ALL of her books!!!!!!!Perhaps I should email YOU! We can do un CAFE via email!!!!!!!!!Pero bisogno pulire un po LA CASA! SO LATER!!!! VA BENE? XX
Robin Fink says
Yes, LA CONTESSA,
I am American. And I also have Marlena De Blasi’s books. Unfortunately, I do not know her; love her books. The ITALIAN is from Firenze? We just returned from 11 days in Firenze, we go often, as we live REMOTE in the Umbrian countryside. Please email me, we may have a common friend from you and the ITALIAN’S years with Gucci. Thanks for brightening my day, Robin
Jennifer Lively says
You must continue! We ALL adore you back!
Lola Martínez Iniesta says
¡¡¡GRAAAAACIAS, PRECIOSA!!!
BESITOS,
Lola.
SusanD says
Please do not stop blogging. Eventhough some have unsubscribed you still have plenty of followers, so please CONTINUE.
SusanD
LA CONTESSA says
PROMISE!
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN…………..XX
DaniBP says
I don’t have much time for blog reading or instagram these days and I have never done Facebook but I will always read your blog because I LOVE your style. You are so generous to your readers and your personality jumps off the screen. Thank you Contessa XOXO
LA CONTESSA says
THANK YOU DANIBP……………..THANK YOU SO MUCH!
XX
Mrs Rose says
LOVE this post…
It is rare in life to make new friends later in life but perhaps the wisdom we gain with age allows us to seize these special opportunities. SO very happy to know you. You are truly a light in my life.
Your humor, kindness, wisdom and style are a gift to all who know and love you.
LA CONTESSA says
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORDS AND YOUR SPECIAL GIFT…………
I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR NEXT Get TOGETHER……..HUSBANDS TOO!
XX
Loree says
Hi Contessa, my laptop is back so i could read your blog without squiting. I thought of you today. I was out on a walk with my son and we saw this black piggy wearing a collar in one of the country lanes. I wish I had my phone with me to take a photo of him (or her). Reminded me of Banksy.
I do agree that manners seem to have become a thing of the past, which is a pity. People seem to think it’s old-fashioned to be polite. Oh well, it’s what separates the wheat from the chaff, I suppose.
I absolutely love your scarf. That colour just keeps calling my name and I just have to get something in that hue.
LA CONTESSA says
SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS via email………….I MAY have one in my GIFT CLOSET!I will SEND for CHRISTMAS if I find!I may have given it away……..SO,STAY TUNED!!!!!!XX
HAPPY the LAP TOP is FIXED!It is a horrible DAY when our EQUIPMENT doesNOT work!!!!
Like We have been cut off from ALL!!!!!!!
I wish we had harness BANKSY when he was small…….I doubt he would ALLOW that now!
XX
Anita says
Good morning Elizabeth,
I have a question?
Have any of the unsubscribed peeps……..resubscribed?
Just curious.
Manners, I’m huge on them.
After a dinner party, years ago, I would post a thank you note or call the next day. A text now seems the modern manners equivalent of the call or note.
I believe you and I have very similar feelings on the subjects.
Call us old fashioned, but we like it just the way it was 🙂 .
Keep blogging Elizabeth, if just for selfish old me.
Ciao Bella
Neat xx
LA CONTESSA says
I DONOT KNOW gorgeous one DOWN UNDER as I do not GO TO LOOK AT THAT!
When one UNSUBSCRIBES I get AN EMAIL telling me WHO and WHEN!
I kept a TALLY going…………
DID you SEE I GAINED at least ONE FOLLOWER from ALL THIS!
THAT WAS DELIGHTFUL………….NEWS!
MAILED your CHRISTMAS BOX yesterday……….NO PEEKING WHEN IT ARRIVES and it isNOT WRAPPED INSIDE so the UGLY( well I tired to spruce it up )BOX has to sit there under YOUR TREE!!!!!!!!!XO
donna says
Dear Contessa, I must have read wrong – I thought you were taking a vacation from your blog too! So nice to see I have two posts to read. This one was marvelous.
I looked for your email addy so I could send you my Carrot Soufle (I’m not on my international keyboard so forgive the missing accent), but I couldn’t find it. Please email me at [email protected] so I can email you the delicious compliment-giving email. It’s yummy.
Your Rhode Island friend… Donna
LA CONTESSA says
WiLL EMAIL but it is on the LEFT SIDE Of the FRONT PAGE of HOME PAGE.
[email protected]
THANK YOU!XX
meason miller says
Dear Elizabeth,
you must never stop your blog, it’s wonderful for so many people around the world, and it’s fun when you remind us to TAKE A LOOK!!!! they are filled with so much that makes one ponder and laugh and dream even…..your topics are refreshing and you clearly have both of your feet on the ground; your blog feels good and right. i echo everyones sentiments!!!
Meason In SB xoxo from Cimabue too
LA CONTESSA says
DID YOU FIND ME OR DID I FIND YOU on INSTGRAM??
ONE DAY WE SHALL MEET……………I PROMISE!
GRAZIE for chiming in HERE!!!!!!
I DO NEED TO hear FEEDBACK so I know that YOU are ENJOYING PIGGY,JEWeLS and GARDENS……….with a dash of COOKING tossed in!
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!
XX
Lindsay says
Ellie would be proud of you for speaking the truth! Just think “what would Ellie do?” She would defend and speak up, just like you! So you must stay because you have a sense of style unmatched by any other, and a unique voice that validates and empowers women (and Stehen!) I will be emailing you later! Xo
LA CONTESSA says
“WHAT WOULD ELLIE SAY…………”
THAT is a GOOD THOUGHT!
SHE would have been ALL over this…………..
AN EMAIL!!!
YOU MADE MY DAY!!!!!
WAITING PATIENTLY!!!!
XX
Joanne says
I’m subscribing and am in recovery. I’m not an American and it is right that they should choose their own president but I too am GOBSMACKED! To imagine that someone who worked their entire life serving the public was treated so badly and not chosen in favour of a narcissistic boor is unbelievable. This goes further than uneducated white men. It goes to uninformed or misinformed or self centred “millenials” who can’t read beyond a 140 character twitter and educated white men who can’t stand the idea of a FEMALE president! Yes, sexism still exists as does racism! Four years of that man is too much to bear so thank you for any light respite from this debacle that you can provide is really really appreciated…
LA CONTESSA says
A BIG HUG TO YOU on this GRAND TURKEY DAY!
We need to keep moving……..LIVE YOUR LIFE at FULL SPEED.
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT.
HAPPY THANKS GIVING!
XX
Celeste says
You have my vote and support. We are trying to figure out when the Boyfriend will be here next so we can reciprocate with dinner. And I’m still interested in the caftan idea. I’m in the city several days per week. The yoga pants are often distressing. Have a marvelous Thanksgiving. I’m hoping we see pics of your table.
LA CONTESSA says
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!
I have yet to get to LA TAVOLA………….two days of cooking and I need to get GOING NOW to chop THAT celery………….The ITALIAN does the TURKeY in the pizza oven!
BIG HELP!
GOOBLE GOOBLE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY……………XX
The Style Crone says
Dear Elizabeth. I already miss you on Instagram and please do not stop blogging. You are a treasured voice and I adore you. Your political post was spot on! Thank you for your courage! xo
Janice says
OK No don’t stop blogging. Your the only lady blogger my age who still knows how to dress COOl and Classy
More is better.
I am not a plain jane dresser. I wear jeans and t shirt doing yard work, I still have a bracelet on and probably earrings LOL
I love BIG jewelry, none of my friends even wear jewelry, what the heck is wrong with these people? I need to be living in Manhattan dressed up everyday for the days adventure of shopping eith new or resale shopping , love them both
Did I say I love BIG jewelry
LA CONTESSA says
JANICE!
I NEED A PHOTO OF YOU GARDENING!!!!!!!!
MY email [email protected]
HAPPY THANKS GIVING if you are in the STATES!
XX
Lola Martínez Iniesta says
HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, DEAREST CONTESSA!!!
HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO ALL THE FRIENDS THAT WRITE A COMMENT IN OUR CONTESSA’S FAIRY LAND!!!
And now in Spanish: “¡¡¡FELIZ DÍA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS!!!”.
CON CARIÑO,
Lola.
MaiTai says
Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Manners are key, they make life so much more enjoyable. Not much into Facebook too these days, Instagram and Blogging is just so much more fun.
Have a lovely weekend! xx
cindy hattersley says
I do believe good parents still teach their children manners. I spent thanksgiving with two very young children with excellent manners. We weren’t very good about enforcing the elbow rule…I let that one slide but napkins in the lap, setting a proper table, and eating only when all are seated and ready yes!! I am off to email you !!
Jane says
As someone else said “seeing you in my in box makes me smile”. How true. I could never pull off you elegant look….but my conservative self, who must have an inner diva, loves it!
We are all about manners at our house. My thirty something daughter called a few years ago to tell me she had met the love of her life….She then exclaimed…”and Mom he has manners”! He is now my favorite son in law. Love his mother too. She obviously raised him right.
No Fear of Fashion says
A quick note on your son’s friend and not saying thank you. Could it be that the shop made a mistake by forgetting to put your name on the card?
Greetje
LA CONTESSA says
NO!
I GOT IT AFTER I POSTED THIS!
HIS MOTHER READS MY BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XX
Penelope Bianchi says
That is the best. I bet he never forgets to right a thank you note again…….but it is not his fault…..his mother did not instill it in his head!
I hope she will follow up!!!
janina says
It’s interesting to learn that despite having the numbers of votes, it is the electoral college who decides who wins! A grand source of corruption. I always thought the U.S. system meant that first past the post won the election. Something needs to be changed there! Yes, even we have gerrymandering (rigged), but I put that down to the inherent criminality in the Australian genetic makeup. Enuf of politics! Errk.
A while ago, met up with another WP blogger whilst I was doing chemotherapy. Thought it could be fun and a way of meeting likeminded persons. I forgot they were Aussies. Their manners went missing. I was interrogated, yet my quiet way of engaging them in conversation about themselves produced very little. It was a waste of time. At the tramstop later. I heard one say to the other person, “there’s a lot going on there”, referring to me. I thought, there’s not much going on with you! I unsubscribed from that blog quick smart. Don’t need people like that in my life. Manners. Being friendly and welcoming, and interested (as Iris Apfel would say) about the other person are very easy. Why do most find it difficult? Why chat at all?
Anyway, some online people are very nice. Thank goodness!
A belated Happy Thanksgiving, Contessa. I have a long list of things I’m grateful for. Ciao! ????????????????
LA CONTESSA says
I AM just now seeing this SORRY JANINA!IT can be FUN to meet up with other BLOGGERS!SOMETIMES, it can be a bit disappointing but for the MOST part I have enjoyed meeting others………it’s SO NICE to put a PERSONALITY with a FACE!PEOPLE ARE STRANGE These days…….MANNERS and getting together are almost OBSOLETE!GOOD for YOU To have made the EFFORT!How goes the chemotherapy?Are you feeling OKAY?
THANK YOU for visiting and COMMENTING!!!XX