Category: Bonjour Duchess Dolls

It’s a question asked often in Scottsdale; as Scottsdale’s unusually blessed women who have the opportunity to stay home and take care of their children. The last child is off to college and the question is, “So what are you going to do with yourself now?” I see women try hard not to be offended.… Continue reading Women Helping Women…

Turns out, bulletproof is an apt descriptor. A couple of weeks ago, we explored Bulletproof Coffee, all the rage on the East Coast. Middle Chicken gave us the heads up and we did a little research. Our favorite java expert, Kate Tobias, owner of buzzberry in Scottsdale chimed in as well, inviting me over for… Continue reading Bulletproof Is the General Feeling…

How awful it must be to sit behind the president during the State of the Union. The mind wanders. What’s Boehner thinking? I can only report what I saw etched across that handsome face and hidden behind the steely blue gaze. Someone get my fan. Here’s what he was thinking. Clear as day. What’s with… Continue reading Watching Boehner…New Pastime

What’s your shopping like? Do you prefer quaint boutiques? Do you mind paying a bit more for the experience? Does your heart beat faster inside a mall stuffed with the familiar stores featured in every city? Do you only bargain hunt—the store itself makes no matter in your search? Are you comforted by the predictability… Continue reading How’s Your Shopping?

The big game is two weeks from today. Is your team in place? By that I mean, obviously, your invites are out. Oh, dahling, get on that. You’ve planned your cocktails ‘cuz that’s way up there on the list. But what about the food? Will it be little appies or a full-blown meal? Why not… Continue reading Is Your Super Bowl Team Set?

In the past few days, I find myself explaining Duchess Diaries to the uninitiated. A light bulb blinks above my head, “Not everyone’s been here from the beginning. Some people don’t know the deal.” So, here it is, short version. Started a blog after The Norwegian (the dead husband) died. There was nowhere for all… Continue reading Help A Sister Out…

Our dear friend, Posey, is in the funeral business. At Duchess Diaries, we love etiquette almost as much as we love vodka, so when Posey sent over funeral etiquette tips, she made our day. Such a tough subject, hopefully Posey’s tips will guide you. And, if you need her help, you can find her in… Continue reading Etiquette Belongs Everywhere…

When God passed out the cuddling chip, I was chatting with the guy distributing shoes. I don’t feel I’ve missed out. I did spend hours with little ones tucked around me and didn’t find that quite as cloying as the adult variety. One child inherited my genetic code—eschewing public displays, remaining decorum-filled in every situation.… Continue reading Cuddle Up…No Thanks

Reading along the other day and stumble upon an article about honey never spoiling. Do some research. Truth. Honey never spoils. Do you know how much honey I have tossed out over the years? Only every time I move. Or whenever that little bear just doesn’t look quite as healthy as he used to. Damn.… Continue reading Fact Finding…I Am Aghast