Have We Really Become This Rude?!

One of the absolute best parts of working on House of Fifty mag is how I've had the opportunity to work with a lot of fantastic people! One of them is Mindy Lockard, of the Gracious Girl, a talented columnist and speaker on the topic of etiquette. I met her when we were both scheduled to do a segment for a local TV station one morning. When she introduced herself I immediately knew I just had to work with her. Stopping by her blog recently I saw her post below and she graciously has let me share it with you today.

Seriously, have we really become this rude? From what I see on a daily basis I suspect we have. Read on and tell me what your take on the topic is in a comment if you will...

From Mindy:

"This was sent to me last week by schools.com. It kind of makes me want to cry. You know, the ugly cry."

Courtesy of: Schools.com

"How is this happening and why is it that it’s the twenty-somethings that are bringing it back? I work with a lot of them, I am proud to say so. So let’s light a fire, people! Take back our honor and show the young ones and little ones what we are made of. We are so much better than this! I know it."

Divine Outdoor Spaces

Monday was a gorgeous day...bright sunny skies with temps hitting nearly 60. The light had that different quality that comes with the arrival of spring, and it simply made me feel happy. It's a time of year when I simply can't wait to start living outdoors, and here are some favorite outdoor rooms I know any of us would enjoy spending time in!

Country Sweetness via Country Living

Enjoying Friends & Good Food via Apartment Therapy

Light a Fire via Twin Companies

Pour a Glass of Lemonade Via Midwest Living

Terrace Living via Elle Decor

Ultimate Outdoor Chic at Suzanne Kesler's home via Architectural Digest

Down Home & Comfy via Better Homes & Gardens

And finally, Bohemian Chic via Domino Magazine

Which one would you choose to be yours? I'd take any of them...

What Caught My Eye

Such amazing inspiration to be found, via blogs, sites and of course, Pinterest.

 Here are some of the latest designs and ideas that have caught my eye.

Bathroom Glam via here

Thinking outside the box, bridal fabrics! Via Pinterest.

Via Benjamin Dhong...my latest designer crush.

A revolving art display using wire and clips! Via here.

Lining window panes with maps, Via here.

What Caught My Eye This Week

Oh, some fun stuff caught my eye this week!

Via

I'd love to see this hanging from a ceiling in my home...

Via

...especially if my house was painted a pretty pink!

Via

And, perhaps a bike would even fit in. As a bathroom vanity.

The best example of up "cycling" I've ever seen.

Cards For Valentines Day

I'm smitten with cards from Rifle Paper Co., 

and they've just released their cards for the next holiday on our calendars.

Is it too soon to be thinking about Valentines Day?

What Caught My Eye

DIY Chandelier made from an old lampshade frame. An ingenious delight. Via here.

Hanging boat bed...if I were to sleep in, this is where I'd want to be. Via here.

A building dressed in Floral. I'm guess Liberty of London, no doubt!