Beautifully written by Emily Post...
While putting the final touches on my last Christmas cleanup I was struck by the Blue book. Lazily slumped on the shelf at the local thrift store this past year I made no hesitation in bringing it home.
Unfortunately, I did not stop and take the time to look through the glorious pages. Today I found myself caught up in it like a novel. Full of Post-War Etiquette.
A smattering of photos that are timelessly decorated.
Clever words and how tos of what to say, where to go, how to be. Something we could use a good dose of I think.
Then just as I flipped the page...out came a flier! Sweetly illustrated...
Etiquette....by Emily Post
I want to go thrift store shopping with you. Such an elegant find.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun read and a fun book to have! Lots of good stuff to remember...especially in these times...Happy New Year to you~
ReplyDeleteRenee that book is so sweet. Yes kids today lack a lot of this and it's really nice when you see parents who have taken the time to teach them manners.
ReplyDeleteI will box up some shells and stones for the kids.
What a Beautiful little treasure you have there... I believe I have a My Vintage Mending Library Card.. So I will be buy to check this one out.. :)
ReplyDeleteChildren are people - I LOVE that!!
ReplyDeleteEtiquette, such a lost art, like spelling and cooking. None of the kids seem to have these values now a days!
ReplyDeleteI wish my local thrift store had treasures like you find. At least on the days that I go there. lol! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the Children Are People flier! The illustrations are sweet, but what it says is even more important to me. Lets just say that I wish more parents had read that part about parenthood being a special privilege before they had kids.
ReplyDeleteYou know...some of my headaches this holiday season....were etiquette related. I wea brought up with this stuff crammed into my mind..habits...and life. Then when I entertain...even for my children and close ones..I still kick into the etiquette freak.From the table settings to proper way of serving a buffett...yikes..I am not controlling I am a Etiquette Nut so this is my mom's fault.....lol
ReplyDeleteI do love these books!!
Hugs Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham