Colette Macari 2/18/21 Colette Macari 2/18/21

Colette-tions: Egg Cups

An egg cup. Blue and white china, small enough to fit in my carry-on and a single item. I didn’t need to buy multiple egg cups, one was enough. And this is how my egg cup Colette-tions was created.

Colette Macari 2/16/21 Colette Macari 2/16/21

Etiquette Analysis: Forgetting

“If you are warmly greeted by someone whose name you can’t recall, say something harmless such as, ‘Nice to see you’ or ‘You’re looking well.’ Then while looking quite attentive, let the other person do the talking until he or she gives you a clue to his identity. Your own expression should always indicate that you remember him well and favorably.” - Amy Vanderbilt 1952

Colette Macari 2/11/21 Colette Macari 2/11/21

Mardi Gras: The Logistics

The recipes, the lists and the schedule

Colette Macari 2/9/21 Colette Macari 2/9/21

Does This Tuesday Make Me Look Fat?

To celebrate Mardi Gras this year, I’m making Jambalaya, King Cake and Sazeracs!

Colette Macari 2/4/21 Colette Macari 2/4/21

If You Look Good, You Feel Good

I am firmly in the camp of if you look good, you feel good and looking good requires real pants.

Colette Macari 2/2/21 Colette Macari 2/2/21

Etiquette Analysis: Doors

“When she rises to leave, he must get up instantly and stand for as long as she stands (no matter how long that is) and then go with her as far as the door, which he holds open for her.” - Emily Post (1945), Etiquette, 20.

Colette Macari 1/28/21 Colette Macari 1/28/21

Valentine’s Day: The Logistics

The recipes, the lists and the schedule

Colette Macari 1/26/21 Colette Macari 1/26/21

Your Steak Should Be Like Your Love: Rare and Tender

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to incorporate anything pink or red, like taper candles and napkins. Not to mention, nothing is more romantic than candlelight so turn off all your lights and stick with the warm glow of candles on your table!

Colette Macari 1/21/21 Colette Macari 1/21/21

Colette-tions: Salt and Pepper Shakers

Salt and pepper shakers are commonplace on most dinner tables. People generally like the option to add additional seasoning to their food. Salt and pepper shakers are entirely practical, though a collection of them may be unnecessary.

Colette Macari 1/19/21 Colette Macari 1/19/21

Etiquette Analysis

As an avid fan of early editions of classic etiquette books, I’ve decided to skim the page of my favorites and offer an opinion on the experts’ opinions. As I mentioned in my introductory post, I am not an etiquette expert, simply an etiquette enthusiast and these analyses are just examples of what I would do in each situation. It’s Colettiquette.