“Topsy Turvy” Thursday – “Graphic” tees

Ok, I am all for “graphic” tees, but this one is a little much!  What do you think?

 

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Wedding Wednesday” – Recent Wedding Coordination

I helped coordinate a wedding this past weekend at a Country Club in Choudrant, Louisiana called Squire Creek, and I just wanted to say how AWESOME the entire staff was to work with.  They were beyond accomodating, as well as, nice and easy to work with.  If any of you reading this are brides who are considering having a wedding, rehearsal dinner, or anything else at Squire Creek, my advice is yes!  Do it! 

This is the outside of the clubhouse at Squire Creek.  I couldn’t get the pictures that I took from the wedding this past weekend to download, but let me tell you that it was beautiful!! 

Check out the website – www.squirecreek.com and talk to Lane Titus! 

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Manic Monday” – Organizing your Laundry Room

Is it just me or does it seem that the laundry room always manages to turn in to a dumping ground?  For instance, there is always several pairs of unmatched socks laying around and receipts that came from my husband’s pockets.  I had to gain some order in the space so I made some manageable solutions. 

1.  Place a piggy bank on a shelf in the laundry room.  That way when you clean out your husband’s pockets you will have a place for all of that change.  Think of it as your payment for washing his clothes.  When the piggy bank is full I roll all of the change and take it to the bank to cash it in.  What my husband doesn’t know won’t hurt him.   

2.  Find a small basket for unmatched socks.  The matches will eventually show up and you’ll have them within arms reach. 

3.  Place a trash can near or in the laundry room area for lint, trash, and dryer sheets. 

4.  Place all items in order of use from left to right.  It makes it much easier, and quicker, to maneuver around your laundry room. 

5.  Keep a lint roller, fabric shaver, and a bleach pin in a small basket nearby.

Good luck and happy organizing.

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Terrible Tuesday” – Ok or Improper Etiquette?

I have been asked this question several times so I thought I’d address it in this blog. 

“While dining in an upscale restaurant is it ever ok to ask to be moved from the table they reserved for you?”

Yes!  It is perfectly ok to ask if there is another area you could sit.  However, if there are no other available tables take the one you received and be appreciative any way.  The restaurant owners want you to have the most enjoyable time possible, so they will usually do whatever they can to make sure you return. 

If you have an etiquette question, comment here or email me. 

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Manic Monday” – Wedding Program

I have been working on a wedding for a long while now and it all comes to fruition this weekend!!  I wanted to show you the program because I love it!  Let me know what you think! 

This is the program – except it will have black script and a black ribbon.  It is by Wire Grass Weddings. 

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

 

“Topsy-Turvy Thursday” – Dog Fights

I ran across this article on Fox News and it really dumbfounds me how this kind of thing can keep going on.  Especially after the Michael Vick case. I hope these people get the same punishment Vick did.  I have only one other thing to say…It is a PROVEN FACT that the first step of most serial killers is to abuse animals! 

“The arrests this week of a Little League coach, a registered nurse and a teacher during the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S. history confirm the shadowy blood sport is alive and well despite tough laws across the country.

More than 400 dogs, including some about to give birth to puppies, were rescued in the raids by federal, state and local authorities Wednesday and Thursday in six states: Missouri, Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa and Mississippi, officials said.”

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Terrible Tuesday” – Should you correct a friend?

If you are my friend and you’ve mispronounced a word, used the incorrect utensil, or done something totally incorrect, I have no doubt that I corrected you.  However, as an etiquette teacher I know the correct way and the incorrect way to let someone know they’ve made a booboo.  For instance, it is never appropriate to correct someone when you are in front of other friends and/or acquantainces, unless you are specifically asked.  Instead, wait until the right moment to make the correction.  Also, I never correct someone if their booboo will never garner a negative reaction from somene else.  For instance, if one of my friends sends a thank you by email instead of handwriting a thank you note I will not say anything.  Any thank you is better than none.  However, if one of my friends mispronounces a word while giving a speech,I will most certainly correct her or him because that is something that the audience, for instance, would look down upon. 

So, in closing, it is ok to correct someone.  Just do it at the right time and make sure you are RIGHT! 

 

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Topsy-Turvy Thursday” – Kings of Leon

I have had several friends recommend this band to me and I never really got around to listening to them…until now!  I am infatuated with these men.  Listen for yourself.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1795749273?bclid=203710924&bctid=1755338062

Me like-y!

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com

“Wedding Wednesday” – How to find the perfect wedding dress

 All brides want to look their best on their wedding day, and, to many, the dress is the focal point of the ceremony.  Finding that perfect dress, however, might seem to be an insurmountable task.  A bride-to-be can avoid becoming overwhelmed by following a few simple rules that can make the shopping trip as fun and memorable as it should be.

 

Shop Early! – This is the most important bit of advice I can give you.  As soon as you set the date, time, and place of the event, start shopping for your wedding dress.    You should have your dress chosen at least six months before the wedding.  You have to allow enough time for shipping (many dresses are hand made) and for alterations (rarely will a dress be perfect with the first fitting.)

 

Bring Pictures – If you have an idea of what you want, search wedding magazines for a picture (or many pictures) to show the salesperson in the bridal boutique.  This practice will save valuable time while ensuring you will get to choose only from those gowns that interest you. 

 

Know Your Budget – Have a realistic budget already established upon entering a bridal boutique.  The veil, along with underwear and other accessories should all be included in the dress budget.

 

Call The Bridal Boutique Before Hand – Before shopping at a particular bridal boutique, call to see if the shop carries dresses that fall within your budget.  You should also ask if appointments are required.  It is especially wise to follow these rules if you are searching for a wedding gown outside of your hometown.

 

Be Prepared – When shopping, bring all of the things that you know you will wear with your wedding dress.  For instance, bring a strapless bra, control top pantyhose (if needed), and shoes that are approximately the height that you want your wedding shoes to be.  If possible, bring a friend or relative who can snap your picture with a digital camera as you try on each dress.  I f you are uncertain about which gown to choose, you can take time at home to browse through the photos to see those that offer the best fit and present the image you want on your special day.  Once a dress has been ordered and the deposit made, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to make changes.  Seeing yourself in these gowns can help you avoid disappointment later.

 

Happy shopping and good luck!

Erin Sharplin Love

www.panachebyerin.com