Monthly Archives: August 2008

So Long Summer

Posted on August 30, 2008 by TheElegantologist

Wear ’em, if you’ve got ’em.

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Insert Chinese Character for “Bowl,” Here

Posted on August 29, 2008 by TheElegantologist

Today’s post will be a brief one. We are preparing for a birthday party to be given in honour of a friend, tomorrow. Guests will be encouraged to wear their summer whites before they have to pack them away for … Continue reading →

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After Dinner

Posted on August 28, 2008 by TheElegantologist

(“The End of Dinner, 1913 by Grun.” Poster available here.) Do you serve coffee or after-dinner drinks? We’ve recently had the “sixth course” as a host referred to it: a beautifully arranged cheese tray, complete with walnuts, grapes and figs. … Continue reading →

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