Tasteful living and the art of home design
An essay on taste from the New School of Social Research notes taste is partly volatile and partly stable, varying by region and era. It advises restrained patterns, balanced color schemes, and selective repetition in decor, with emphasis on harmony, season, and personal expression.
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By Kim Hoffmann
New School of Social Research
New England
California
Texas
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Clever Bride Guides Bonding With Mother In Law
A bride should interview her future mother in law on topics about her son to build rapport. Ask about coffee habits, shirt care, sleep patterns, meals, and reactions to stress to ease integration. Humor and gratitude help, as mothers in law often help with chores and babysitting, shaping a harmonious home.
Kindness in Women Wins Love, Shakespeare Quotation
A line from William Shakespeare proclaims that kindness in women, not beauty, should win love. The quote emphasizes inner virtue over appearance in courtship.
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William Shakespeare
Father Required to Pay Bill at Wedding
A verse on a bride’s father bearing wedding costs from invitations to reception expenses. The poem notes his duties include flowers, music, cars, food, champagne, and attire while acknowledging the emotional toll and ends with a line from Tennyson.
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Bride
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