Let the Light Shine In

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I can't think of anything more uplifting that bringing nature closer. In these photographs, the different interior designers, architects, and landscape designers build rooms with access to light and nature.

Interior by Jerry Jeanmard ~ Veranda March 2010.

Tablescape by Donna Karan. ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by Susan Ferrier ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Kitchen of the Month by Interior Designer William Hefner ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by Susan Ferrier ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

House Beautiful Kitchen of the Month April 2010 ~ Interior design by William Hefner.

House Beautiful Bathroom of the Month April 2010 ~ Interior design byLaura Kirar.

Interior design Eleanor Cummings ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by Eleanor Cummings ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by Eleanor Cummings ~ House Beautiful April 2010.

Interior design by David Gieseman ~ Veranda March 2010.

I hope that you enjoyed this post!


Embracing Etiquette with Teresa continued... see introduction post (1-29-10.)

STANDARD COURTESIES

I will attempt to stay as close as I can to the book, but I can see that Peggy Post is a little more liberal than her mother was and I am. By the way, chivalry is not dead.

“After You, Sir” or "After You Mam"

It makes sense that men and women open and hold the door for each other, depending who arrives first. The traditional door-opener will give the woman a choice – “May I get the door for you?” She would reply “Thanks!” or “No Thanks, I’ve got it id she get the door first. Use your judgment, but if I am not in a hurry (real hurry), I let the gentleman open the door.

When you approach the door at the same time a stranger arrives, it’s polite to open and hold the door, especially if they are elderly, someone with a child, or have their arms full. Never let a door slam in someone’s face after you have walked through it, but you are not obligated to hold it once they are there and can hold it open for themselves. These are no- brainers.

Traditionally men entered revolving doors first, but this is one rule that is basically void. The first person to the door enters and pushes the door.

Tomorrow we cover Courtesies In an Elevator.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo