Improper Etiquette Never Looked So Good

I firmly believe in proper etiquette.

I believe in RSVPs, Thank You Notes, and Sympathy Cards.

I believe in saying Please and Thank You and

Holding the door open for strangers.

BUT....when it comes to being told it is improper to reapply makeup in public or after dining,

I just have to disagree.

I do, however, feel that if you are going to "break" this rule you do need to

do so with purpose.

A girl can't just pull out a Cover Girl plastic piece and expect not to be noticed.

That's why I started collecting all of these wonderful vintage and antique compacts years ago.

The detailing on each piece is beautiful and meant to be seen.
Some are even as large as pancakes....now who would hide this away?


My absolutely favorite silver piece from the lot.

Or even a large Bakelite Japanese inspired beauty.

And this one remains in it's original manufacturer's box, having never been used.

My own personal compact is much smaller, fitting perfectly into the palm of my hand.

It is Estee Lauder, and I bought it years ago because I do apply lipstick at the table....

Regardless of who is there or where I am.

It even has my name engraved on the back.

I am not a makeup junkie by any means.

As long as I have my Retin A and my 50spf sunscreen I'm happy because

Drug store makeup suits me just fine.
I do, however, believe that if you are going to break the etiquette rules

You need to make it look good while you're doing it :)

Presentation in life makes all the difference.

Thanks for stopping by today.

I always love it when you come!


P.S I'm thinkin' about having a give away to celebrate the beginning of my fifth year in business on my own and the completion of two years of blogging.......

What kind of prize would motivate you to enter?

I want it to be good!

~~~~~~~Come Share My News~~~~~~

I couldn't be more pleased to share with everyone the latest issue of

Somerset Home Magazine~August, 2010

One, because it is a wonderful publication.....and two, because I'm published inside.

Yep, right there on page 62 are my little chandelier lamp shades.

I know in the whole spectrum of world peace and famine, this is miniscule,

But right now it is a very BIG thing to me.

I could not be more proud or honored to be chosen.

I'm also excited to also share with everyone that I have had another project accepted for an upcoming issue of a different Somerset publication.

Life is good in spite of it's struggles.

Thank you for stopping by and sharing my news.

I always love it when you come.