Who doesn't love a face mask, nail polish or great foundation settling into the bottom of a stocking by the fire? A string of perfectly hued gifts from mollusk insides is a fine choice. As is a certificate for a fave hot stone massage. While these goodies elicit squees--what about laughs? This year why not… Continue reading Stockings For Fun…
Category: Snark
Lessons From Claire…
Did you shed tears at the demise of Frank Underwood or revel that Claire rules the world? A bleary-eyed weekend filled with a House of Cards marathon and a Bama win over LSU, makes for some insights. As for Bama: All that hand-wringing over LSU proved unwarranted. On the one hand, Phew! On the other--anyone… Continue reading Lessons From Claire…
The Great Snack Debate…
Everyone has an opinion. Don't you hate that? This time it's snack food. The debate rages large and loud. There are serious questions. Are tacos a meal or a snack? Pizza? And where does Pinot Noir fit in? The answers: Tacos are appropriate anywhere, anytime and in whatever quantity one might desire. A slice is… Continue reading The Great Snack Debate…
How Judgy Are You?…
Hoarders makes me sad. Don't know it? It's a reality show that goes inside the homes of messy people. They say it's a real thing. Gathering stuff, until there are only trails through one's home and rats in the kitchen, is the result of some sort of trauma. I figure I must be ahead of… Continue reading How Judgy Are You?…
Batman Is My Soulmate…
The Dolls discuss the perils of online dating, needy beaus and husbands and frustration over constant care of "him" and his needs. Two Dolls relate recent relationship arguments. Pfft. Exhaustive research provides the solution. I'm marrying Batman. The caped crusader is, indeed, my soul mate. He just may be the perfect man. Need proof? When… Continue reading Batman Is My Soulmate…
Soul Food…
If you're of the female persuasion and not feeling a bit exhausted with the news of late, thank Sweet Baby Jesus you're just not paying attention. For the rest of us, some offerings from those skilled with words. Some thoughts to help us lighten the load and some just for fun. "Women and cats will… Continue reading Soul Food…
Why Be A Lady? Horrors…
One of the Dolls, sweet as can be, sends an article, "Why Would I Want To Be A Lady?" She's a fellow Cotillion chick. After I called out for the butler to fetch my smelling salts and picked myself up from the floor, I phoned to thank her. Many do believe etiquette has left the… Continue reading Why Be A Lady? Horrors…
Online Fibbers…Oh My
Seems the single Dolls are none too happy about the boys' grievances. Not following? Last week, the boys expressed confusion as to what it is, exactly, girls want. While they didn't care for "everything," they did get an earful from the ladies. And the boys shot back with a list of their own. Refresher. On… Continue reading Online Fibbers…Oh My
The Boys Have Questions…
Yes, there are boy Duchess Dolls. Every once in a while they come forward with opinions, questions and sometimes even corrections. They're wrong, but they're guys. You know, so we let them mansplain. I meet some new ones. "What do women want?" They don't like my answer, "Everything." Disclaimer: Every Doll is different. Boys, if… Continue reading The Boys Have Questions…
Bellas For The Win…
PR and Event girls are usually on the ready for just about anything. Last minute decorating snafus, guest no shows, clothing mishaps--we aren't fazed by much. It's kind of, "Shit happens, step over it." Generally we have a bag full of solutions. And safety pins. And mini sewing kits; not that I know how to… Continue reading Bellas For The Win…