become refined

gives little gifts
-again left coworkers gifts (birthdays this time) Cost: 5, I can mark it as done
-organized a box of little gifts at home
-bought little sets of cards at Marshalls, cost=$3

bakes cakes, cookies & cupcakes
-bought a book on decorating cupcakes (haven’t used it then)
-bought a cake decorating set at Marshalls, cost=$5
-made a devil food cake today…yes, I used a mix

has a country bath and kitchen
done

is already ready to entertain people in her home at a moment’s notice
organized my serving dishes
bought a gravy boat

is gracious
I am trying

always wears makeup
- bought a couple of eyeshadows and have sorted out my looks; trying to wear makeup daily

She:
always wears makeup
always wears pretty dresses
bakes cakes, cookies & cupcakes
has a country bath and kitchen done
entertains a lot
gives little gifts done
has personalized stationary
is gracious
does not rough it
is organized
loves flowers
subscribes to Real Simple & Martha Stewart
wears an apron
throws cocktail parties
gets pedicures & manicures often
has monograms on her things
has a cupcake carriers
owns a bicycle with a basket
owns a round suitcase
sends out christmas cards (or new years)
serves tea or hot chocolate
is already ready to entertain people in her home at a moment’s notice

I left little V-Day gifts for my coworkers last month. Cost: $2.50

OK I haven’t been outright working on this goal. That because I think it should become a habit naturally (albeit I have always been like a bull in a china shop…not delicate :-)

That said, yesterday I had an accident. I woke up and throw together an outfit. And I looked good. Very good (yes, I am also humble). Don’t you love those days when everything works? So I think I know what worked about the outfit and repeat it in other outfits.

“I will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill on it” Carrie from SATC

Elegance is something that must be whispered and not shouted

A refined lady poised & polished. She is always perfect visually, minds her matters, does not raise her voice. She loves and participates in home decor, entertaining ideas and recipes.

She:
always wears makeup
always wears pretty dresses
straw bags
bakes cakes, cookies, cupcakes & thick soups
country bath and kitchen
entertains a lot
gives little gifts
has personalized starionary
is gracious
does not rough it
is organized
loves flowers
subscribes to Real Simple & Martha Stewart
wears an apron
throws cocktail parties
cans her own fruits and vegs
uses a vintage typewriter
gets pedicures & manicures often
has monograms on her things
has a cupcake carrier
owns a bicycle with a basket
owns a round suitcase
sends out christmas cards (or new year)
serves tea or hot chocolate
drinks Izzes