Little Missy's  Rules of Etiquette 

and More Holiday Gift Ideas

 

 

Far be it from Little Missy to be discouraging, but if you don't get out there and shop soon, all the good stuff will be gone, especially the stuff I am writing about now!

 

 

Maison Michel Veil

Like this Maison Michel veil!  You will wow the true  fashionista on your list and if someone doesn't like it or thinks it's silly, you can weed them out as not genuinely fashionable.

 

 

Hafner Chardonnay

Hafner Chardonnay is Missy's favorite chardonnay, and also the favourite of the top San Francisco museums when they have their events.  Friends are always wowed by the gift packs from this family owned Healdsburg vineyard.    Call them at +707 4334606 and tell them you want what Christine Suppes gets and they will take good care of you!  A really good tip!

 

Kermit Lynch's new book

However, if  your friends, like the charming Berkeley, California wine importer and taste maker Kermit Lynch,  prefer the French and Italian varieties, Kermit's new book may be just  the ideal gift.  He was the California pioneer of the European wine market and he writes really well (he majored in creative writing at San Francisco State in the day when that meant something).

 

Alfred Dunhill Toiletries for Men

Little Missy has always preached that men need to pamper themselves with facials, massages and fabulous products.  Make sure you visit Dunhill when you go to London, gentlemen, and get yourselves pampered.  An afternoon of pampering for gentlemen at a top spot is always one of my favourite gift ideas.

 

Metro Drop Earrings by Tiffany

These earrings are very Little Missy.  Just the right amount of bling for the holidays from the best American company.  My personal jeweller says that Tiffany diamonds are the best in the business and that Tiffany is the best company around.  He knows, as he is fixing every other jeweller's emergencies every day!

 

 

Now for Little Missy's Rules of Etiquette for the Holidays

1. Don't come to a party empty handed.  Bring a candle, wine, a bunch of holly, but bring something. Don't believe your hostess when he or she says that "your presence is their presents".  It's not true.

2.  Do NOT drag out your cell phone at a party.  For heaven's sakes!  Just Don't!

3. Don't take off your shoes.  Even if your feet are killing you.  Make preparations ahead of time, but don't go barefoot.

4. Don't chew gum or offer it to anyone.

5. Don't talk about your problems at the party.

6. If you know a good joke and can tell it, then do.  But not an off colour one.

Well, the season is starting to get under way!  There will be more Little Missy thoughts and tips, and I hope this has inspired you!  In the moment!