MICHAEL SMITH IN PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA

Michael Smith, as we all know by now, is rumored to have designed the Oval Office in the White House. In my opinion, this home that Smith designed in Arizona is much more beautiful. I hope that you ENJOY this visit.

I hope that you have enjoyed this post.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

CHATEAU DE TERTRE

This beautiful estate was restored and designed by Axel Vervoordt on a hill northwest of Bordeaux.  These photographs cannot properly capture the beauty of this majestic estate.  ENJOY!

Do you agree with me when I say that this home and the grounds are spectacular?

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Images Veranda September 2010

Eric Cohler ~ Designer

These photographs present the work of Eric Cohler. Cohler is not only a prominent interior designer, he is an art historian, writer, and architect. His work has such clean lines, and I love the colors and fabrics he uses here. ENJOY!

Reminds me of the piano bench in our

home when I was growing up.

See more on Eric Cohler in my next post.There is more to read about these photgraphs and the fabrics used here.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Cindy Christenden in Miami

This pristine white Miami, Florida home was designed by Cindy Christenden.
ENJOY!

Refreshing...

Now on to Embracing Etiquette With Teresa...

How to React?

Your dignity relies on how well you handle a response to rude behavior. There are many areas in which you must react appropriately and they include while shopping, at work, when out in public, and phone provocations.

There are appropriate ways to handle rudeness in all areas, and it is important to be respectful and rational in your approach.

Tomorrow we will cover “When Shopping?”

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

The Hamptons

If someone asked for my number one choice of a place to live, it would be the Hamptons. Rod Winterrowd is the Interior Designer of this beautiful home in this month's Veranda. ENJOY!

This is only half of the home.  You can see the entire home

 and other rooms in this month's Veranda.

I love this room.  Remember, I am in love with brown.

Now on to Embracing Etiquette with Teresa...

Using Humor

When a person is rude try to laugh it off. If they tell you “how bad you look” either come back with a response such as “how kind of you to say so!” or laugh it off and roll your eyes and change the subject. There are plenty of these little “I’m miserable” folks around!

Tomorrow we will cover Phrasing and Tone.

See you soon,
Teresa
Xoxo

Michel Biehn, Interior Designer in Provence

This beautiful Home in Provence was designed by the talented Michel Biehn. ENJOY!

The beautiful gardens...

I love the leather on these Louis chairs...

So cozy.

You can find more on this city here.

Now on to Embracing Etiquette with Teresa...

Mentally Count to Ten

When someone is rude to you, focus on something else for a few seconds. Take a few deep breaths and decide if it is worth a response. Think of the ramifications of your actions before blowing your cool.

Tomorrow we will cover “Using Humor.”

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Summer Refreshers

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These summer drinks will take the heat off.  See the recipes in the new Veranda, on shelves soon. 

ENJOY!

Mango Lime Sangria

Strawberry Shirley

Lemon Drop Martini

Playful Pina blended with pineapple, mango and cream of coconut

Pomegranate Freeze granita with pomegranate liqueur and champagne

Pepini ( cucumber) Agua Fresca and Sandia (watermelon) Agua Fresca

Jardin Tequila Cooler with Cilantro garnish

The recipes for this drinks can be found here....

Now on to Embracing Etiquette with Teresa...

Take Responsibility for your own Actions

Did you do something to provoke the person’s actions? Were you rude to the person before they responded with a negative response? Many times we unintentionally become rude and provoke the behavior towards us.

Tomorrow we will cover “Mentally Count to Ten.”

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo