JAN SHOWERS ~ DESIGN IN AUSTIN

This beautiful home was designed by the extremely talented interior designer Jan Showers. The Austin home is owned by marketing firm owner Carla McDonald and husband Jack, a technology entrepreneur.

Glamorous doesn't begin to describe this home. ENJOY!

To read about this home pick up the March issue of Veranda.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Jan Showers ~ Blues and Grays

Just a little eye candy for the weekend by the talented interior designer Jan Showers. See you back here on Monday. ENJOY!

Love these rooms.  I hope that you have enjoyed this post.  Happy weekend!

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Jan Showers ~ Interior Designer

This isn't the first post that I have compiled on the work of Jan Showers, and it probably won't be the last. Showers presents such elegance in her work. ENJOY!

Such a talented designer.  I hope that you have enjoyed this post.

See you soon,

Teresa

xoxo

Glamorous Rooms ~ Jan Showers Part III

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Private Spaces and Bedrooms

Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition (Thumb Indexed)...

Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10). Lesson 9 – The greeting.

INFORMAL GREETINGS

Spoken, gestured, or both. It is proper to address with a hello, hi, hey (in some regions) and the person’s name. While young people have their own lingo, THEY MUST PROPERLY ADDRESS those outside of their circles with the traditional greeting.

Always speak to everyone. Do not forget the salespeople, repair people, cashiers, waiters/waitresses, hotel employees, and anyone else you should run into.

Never avoid a greeting because you are in a hurry. If you are in a hurry, just say hello and explain that you are late for an appointment or in a rush.

There are times when a wave or smile in public places such as the theater or restaurant are appropriate, and other times when a greeting should be held until later in the visit if it indicates lack of interest in a speaker or performance.

In the next post we will discuss formal meetings.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo


I hope that you have enjoyed these posts on Jan Shower's book Glamorous Rooms. I love this book, and I am certain I will rely on it many times.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Glamorous Rooms ~ Jan Showers Part II

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Dining and Living Rooms

Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10). Lesson 7 – the basics.

Why Etiquette Matters

Etiquette enables us to face situations with ease, comfort, grace, courtesy, character and integrity. We must respect the traditions of those around us. Manners are the glue that holds us together in a changing world.

We will now be moving into Greetings and Introductions.


I hope that you have enjoyed this post. Part III in the next post will conclude the Glamous Rooms by Jan Showers posts.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

Jan Showers ~ Glamorous Rooms Part I

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.Glamorous Rooms

Glamorous Rooms
By Jan Showers
Abrams, New York, $50.00

By Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass

Each year, only a few really marvelous books on home décor are published, and even fewer of those books deserve to adorn the collection of those desiring true professional advice on home décor. This lovely book has earned that place.

Jan Showers is no stranger to the design world, and her talent is enormously evident in this book. Hats off to this talented and devoted decorator for such a beautiful work of art.

Jan Showers has always been my go-to for decorating advice, so it should be no surprise that I have decided to add her new book, Glamorous Rooms, to my collection. Elegance and clean lines define Showers work, and I am certain that you will enjoy my synopsis of this beautiful book.

The actual cloth cover.

These two photographs are from the same entryway.

Embracing Etiquette with Teresa

continued... see introduction post (1-29-10). Lesson 5 – The Basics

Four Things Etiquette is Not

1. A set of rigid rules.

Manners change with the times. It is a set of guidelines to make people feel comfortable.

2. Something for the wealthy or well-born.

Ettiquette is a CODE OF BEHAVIOR for everyone.


3. A thing of the past.

Etiquette is as important today as it has ever been.

4. Snobbishness.

Pretentiousness violates all rules of etiquette. Those looking down on others appear lower class..


If you missed the last post on the project, be sure to go back and review.

Part II of Jan Showers tomorrow.

Be sure you see the gift guide that I posted yesterday athttp://splendidsass.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentine-gifts-for-your-special.html

I hope that you have enjoyed this post.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo