social graces

My thoughts turn to items that would enhance one's social graces.

I have already spotted a few items that are on my "must have" list.

"Draper" table (above) here

New "Classy" book here

Lovely party frocks here

"Catering" list from here

"Great Bourbon" here

Building a responsible "nest" here

(listen here) to Hosting a dinner party by Laura Fraser, the author of "All Over The Map."

Wishing this graced my life 18 years ago - a chic clutch for Modern Motherhood.

Care to share any new items or tips that have graced your social diary?

classy

My Mother always told me that in her day, glamourous parties were referred to as "affairs." (Affairs were something you attended and not had.) She also alluded that to stand out in class, one needed to be a "class act." Words such as demure, sophisticated, elegant, classy and ladylike have always been part of my Mother's vernacular.

Every generation has something to gleam from it and I love mad men for the artfully staged fashions. I am mad about "Trudy" and her look. Is she not the epitome of a classy lady, one of formidible style and grace? Tell me, what are some trademarks of "classy" in your book?

image from amc, trudy from mad men