Check out some photos of a beautiful engagement party I attended and get inspiration for your own engagement soiree!

Not every bride decides to have an engagement party, but if you do decide to have one, you'll need to know all the etiquette rules. Start your bridal reputation off right with a flawless event.  

You've probably spent a lot of time planning out your own dream proposal, so why not direct some of that energy to asking your bridesmaids. They're going to sacrifice a lot for you, so you should probably start out by making them feel special. See how I asked my bridesmaids here. 

Don't be intimidated by their reputation and thick page counts, the works of Gogol, Chekhov and Turgenev have some amazing etiquette lessons that apply to everyone. 

Etiquette lessons from the last Grand Duchesses of Russia. If you're an Anastasia fanatatic, look no further. 

Blame it on Disney, but young girls care more about princesses than empresses. That's why it was so refreshing to read a biography about Catherine the Great, a Russian ruler who took control of her own destiny and followed the rules of etiquette at the same time. 

Should an engaged or married man be allowed to crash on a female friend's couch? Here's my take.

It's hard to find a table of 20-somethings that don't have their phones out at the table, but that doesn't make it right. Here are my five rules for proper phone etiquette at the table. 

Everywhere I look, people are misusing the words there, their and they're. Make your elementary school teachers happy and take a refresher course on when to use these words and why it matters. 

So, what do purses have to do with manners and etiquette? That's easy. A purse pulls together an outfit and a well-mannered woman always looks finished and put together.  I'm showcasing some of my purse collection that will blow your mind. This isn't your grandma's closet.

I read four newsletters each morning to help warm up my brain, keep me informed and ensure that I'm never at a loss for small talk topics. They're my favorite part of each morning. 

Take a look at the 25 etiquette lessons I want to master now that I'm 25. From keeping my desk clean to filling out the perfect wedding registry, I've got quite the challenge ahead of me. 

I've never been a fitness aficionado. In fact, I've pretty much failed at fitness my entire life. However, after recently starting a scheduled workout plan, I've noticed increased energy and positivity, which has only enhanced my manners. 

I may not be qualified to be a mother, but I'm definitely qualified to host a fantastic baby shower. Learn all my tips and see some photos from my most recent foray into the world of babies. 

There's no better time for a themed party than a fun holiday like St. Patrick's Day. Take a look at the event my department helped put together for our work happy hour. It was definitely a blast!

Planning a party with all of your closest friends sounds great and easy, until you actually decide to do it. Co-hosting a party can be wonderful, but there are also several challenges you'll need to keep in mind before you embark. 

Changing seasons means changing over your closet. Make sure your wardrobe is displayed with style and function with these four tips to closet organization. 

I've relied on a planner to organize my life since high school and believe that it gives me a leg up in terms of my manners. Keeping organized and remembering things makes you look like a well-rounded individual who can take on anything, even when you're just making it up as you go along. So, how exactly does a planner help me?

Mine and Kate Spade's steps to giving the perfect toast. Mainly, If you cry; own it. 

The holidays make all of us want to take on a DIY project. Try making these adorable punkins for some easy and sassy Halloween decorations. Even the least crafty of the bunch can make this a success; trust me.