About Leah Hawthorn

Entertaining is fun – really?!  Those are the words most people are thinking.  Of  course, everyone loves to be invited to a party in someone’s home, but to do it yourself –Unthinkable!! It isn’t as scary as it seems.  I promise.  There is one key word to keep in mind, and  that word  is Fun.  Whether you are putting on a formal dinner or a cocktail party with heavy Hors d’oeuvre, fun is the main ingredient.  Plenty of preparation for successful entertaining for both Formal, and Informal entertaining is at the top of the list.  This will help keep stress levels to a … [Read more...]

When I was growing up, my mother and father taught me a lot when it came to manners and respecting others. One of my earliest memories is when we were visiting my Aunt Miriam.  Yes, you heard me right – Aunt Miriam; one of my favorite names.  My two brothers and myself were sitting in our own comfy chairs at my aunt’s house when in came several adults.  My brothers and I just kept sitting in our comfy chairs, only to hear my father say, “Give your chair to the adults.”  That meant, sit on the floor.  And we did.  When my father said move, you moved! No questions asked.  We … [Read more...]

Ah, the infamous Buffet Line.  We’ve all been there, especially at many business events and Lunch N Learns.  But is there such a thing as Buffet Etiquette?  Of course there is.  “Manners” may not be the first word that jumps into your head, but it does exist and helps us look good while refraining from doing the don’ts in and after the buffet line. A lot of the business luncheons and events that I have attended use buffets.  There are also some people who have objections or phobias about eating at a buffet, but they can’t refuse when the boss is buying.  So, the next time you … [Read more...]