Etiquette Tips for the Holiday Season with Lizzie Post, Co-President of The Emily Post Institute

11/12/24 • 25 min

For the past one hundered years, Emily Post has been America’s definitive source for how to navigate and enhance any social interaction. 'Tis the season to tune up our etiquette understanding and put it in play!

We are delighted to be hosting Lizzie Post, co-president of The Emily Post Institute and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post.

Lizzie is the Co-Author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, The Centennial Edition. Along with her cousin Daniel, they have modernized this coveted resource to make it relevant for our times.

In this episode, Anne & Lizzie discuss:

What Etiquette means in today’s society
Tips for hosting a holiday party or open house
Considerations for being a gracious guest
The Awesome Etiquette Podcast
Lizzie Post’s favorite holiday traditions

Lizzie’s approachable nature makes the discussion around etiquette not so fussy. She shares a perspective that helps reinforce what you already know or perhaps shifts your mindset in a meaningful way. It’s no wonder she has worked as spokesperson for brands such as
Bank of America and American Express. She enjoys tackling etiquette’s taboo topics making her a great resource for many. She has interviewed with The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times and many more!

Connect with the Emily Post Institute for insights on etiquette articles, training and services at emilypost.com
You can also follow @emilypostinstitute
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We are delighted to be hosting Lizzie Post, co-president of The Emily Post Institute and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post.

Lizzie is the Co-Author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, The Centennial Edition. Along with her cousin Daniel, they have modernized this coveted resource to make it relevant for our times.

In this episode, Anne & Lizzie discuss:

What Etiquette means in today’s society
Tips for hosting a holiday party or open house
Considerations for being a gracious guest
The Awesome Etiquette Podcast
Lizzie Post’s favorite holiday traditions

Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

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Dinner Party for 8 with author, blogger and Watson Kennedy shop owner, Ted Kennedy Watson

How do you celebrate a love for retail shopping AND hosting dinner parties all in one episode? You invite shop owner, author and blogger, Ted Kennedy Watson to be your guest!

Ted is owner of the award winning Watson Kennedy, purveyors of fine goods located in Seatle, Washington. A shopping experience at Watson Kennedy is like turning the pages of one your favorite magazines ... always a new discovery, there is something amazing to be found and you are left inspired from all that it has to offer.

Ted’s blog, tedkennedywatson.com, is a well-loved extension of his life and features curated finds and design tips. It is a tastemakers delight! So much so, that a New York City editor loved reading it and connected with Ted. Soon after, he published Style & Simplicity: An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life AND Ted Kennedy Watson’s Guide to Stylish Entertaining. Both are yet another expression of Ted’s forte.

In this episode Anne & Ted discuss:

The story of Ted Kennedy Watson and his journey to becoming shop owner, author and blogger
His book: Ted Kennedy Watson’s Guide to Stylish Entertaining
Dinner party tips
Being a gracious host
Ted’s classic favorites

Ted will leave you inspired. Not just through doing what he loves, but through the kindness and joy he extends and the feeling you get ... just by being in the same space with him.

You can find Watson Kennedy at watsonkennedy.com.
Follow Watson Kennedy on Instagram @watsonkennedy

Complete show notes can be found on styledbyark.com/podcast/ted-kennedy-watson
You can also follow Anne via IG @styledbyark

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Next Episode

Making Holiday Entertaining Easy and Fun! A Conversation with Lulu Powers, Caterer to the Stars, Entertainologist and Author

If you are an enthusiastic entertainer and love to have fun with your guests, you will not want to miss this episode.

Listen and learn as we host, Lulu Powers, vivacious chef to the stars and Entertainologist!

Lulu started her catering career in 1994 and became one of the most sought out chefs in LA & NY with clientele such as Arianna Huffington, Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna and Kelly Whearstler. She has been a guest on the Today Show, wrote an entertaining column for House Beautiful and was featured in magazines such as Vogue, Food & Wine and Elle Decor.

In 2010, she launched her book Lulu Powers Food to Flowers which shares all of her secrets to stress-free entertaining. Coveted by many, the book includes lists, tips, menus and cocktails easing your mind, so you can relax and have fun!

Together we discuss:

Keeping things simple
Planing ahead
Always have something in your freezer ready to go
Ways to celebrate the holidays in your own unique way
The true spirit of entertaining

Lulu is known for her elegant, yet unpretentious style. Growing up in Weston, Connecticut, one of six children, Lulu embodies a spirit that naturally puts you at ease. She credits her love of cooking & entertaining to her mom, Patty P, and dad, Mr. Powers (as many of her recipes share his title).

Lulu is one of those people you meet that stays with you. She touches your heart in a way that lingers. Her vibrant personality just makes you feel good all over! It’s no wonder she is known and adored by so many.

Complete show notes can be found at: styledbyark.com/podcast/lulu-powers-entertainologist
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