I received an email the other day from a new reader. She was a little confused and asked me for an explanation: why was a blog about Old Money talking more about politics and Paris? It’s a fair question, especially for someone coming to the blog fresh, without the benefit of being on board since … More Old Money, New Ideas
As you all probably know, the Spanish language version of Old Money, New Woman entitled Rica de Cuna, Mujer Nueva, was recently published. We’re delighted with it and happy to begin reaching a new audience. I wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible work that our translator, Diana Casòliba. She went far beyond … More Old Money New Woman Spanish – Special Thanks
Maurice, one of our community’s longtime members, asked a question recently about the role of trust funds. Of course, the term is probably one of the first things most people think about when they hear the term ‘Old Money’, with a list running something like: preppy, trust fund, Volvo, Nantucket, gin and tonic, cardigan and … More Trust Me, We’ll Have Funds
One of the more pleasant aspects of being a resident of Paris is the exposure to people whose lives and accomplishments seem to sit on an island, divorced and distanced from their egos. By this I mean that I’ve encountered a number of Parisians who know exactly who they are and what they are. This … More Divorcing Your Ego
Courage is a bridge that can take you from despair to hope. But you have to walk it, out, over your fears. You have to put one foot in front of the other. You have to get to the other side. (Photo credit: Weatherford Bradley.) BGT
Find strength in patience. Comfort in faith. Protection in calm. (Photo credit: Weatherford Bradley.) BGT
Be strong. The sun will rise again. (Photo credit: Weatherford Bradley.) BGT
Fashion stops to proclaim, ‘I have arrived!’. And others hurry to follow. Style keeps walking, as if to say, ‘I’m on my way.’ And leads. BGT
In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. “Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” Nick Carroway, The Great Gatsby by … More Quotes from Fiction, For Life
I just wanted to let you all know that Christian Chensvold’s ‘Ivy Style’ blog has posted an interview with me about the release of Old Money Style – The Gentleman’s Edition. My thanks go out to Christian. Also a special thank you to ‘ANV’, the writer who wrote the piece. Our conversation was a delight. … More Old Money Style on Ivy Style