“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know,” said the English romantic poet John Keats. Indeed, Keats knew of what he spoke. A beautiful warm day, good friends, fine wine, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and a little music sounds like a divine… Read More Easy Guide to Throwing a Wine Party
Silver not only contains long-lasting sentiment, but like most investments, also requires some routine polishing along the way in order to maintain upkeep and value. Keep things like your dinner party flatware and decorative silver picture frames in mint condition with these helpful tips and tricks on how to clean silver properly for the utmost… Read More 3 Ways to Clean & Polish Silver the Proper Way
Wine has a long history of being a favorite celebratory beverage, and the setup of wine glasses necessitates a certain storage and display for a perfectly memorable gathering. Take a look at the following tips for how to store wine glasses the proper way. Face Up: It’s often better to store wine glasses upward instead… Read More How to Properly Store Wine Glasses
Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is well known for her entertaining prowess. With a sophisticated eye, she infused the Washington Social Scene with a dose of modern refinement while staying true to White House traditions. She relished the opportunity to bring noted dignitaries, artists, literary figures, and other intellectuals together to mix and mingle, re-defining… Read More How to Properly Seat Dinner Guests
Scully & Scully hosted a lovely evening with author Holly Holden, of “The Pretty and Proper Living Room”. Guests mixed and mingled, shared warm congratulations with Holly, and had book copies signed by the author herself. The book was a labor of love, and a culmination of years of decorating experience guiding both friends and… Read More "The Pretty and Proper Living Room": An Evening with Author Holly Holden