I’m not sure what you call it, common courtesy, good manners, graciousness, or a show of respect. But what I do know is that I don’t hear it often enough and it bugs me. “You’re Welcome”Growing up, I was taught to say “you’re welcome” in reply to hearing the term...
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The Fun and Female Side of Furniture
Giddy, is how Michelle Grzybowski describes the feeling she gets creating furniture pieces to enhance someone’s home. She suggests bringing “life into your home with a pop of color or tone it down with grays and whites,” and you ought to take her advice as her...
5 Tips for Delivering Bad News Gracefully
No one wants to deliver unwelcome news. It's no fun for both the recipient and the messenger. But sometimes it’s a necessary evil of doing business, and you’re the unfortunate soul who has to bear the burden. Here are five tips to mitigate the drama: Let your own...
Cindy Crawford on Home Styling and Balance
Designing a room is like putting on make up, you start with the foundation and work your way up. So said Cindy Crawford, supermodel and furniture designer while visiting Grand Rapids' Art Van Furniture Wednesday night. Cindy's collaboration with Art Van Furniture is...
Annual Wine, Women & Chocolate Reception Benefits GRWC
Wine Women and Chocolate 2012 invites you to partake in delectable eats and drinks all in the name of charity! The sixth annual Wine Women and Chocolate reception will be held on Thursday, October 11, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Goei Center, 818 Butterworth SW, Grand Rapids....
San Chez Presents Halloween Night with Tapas and Drag
San Chez is teaming up with MP Talent Management Group again to present "Night of Illusions: Halloween Style" at San Chez Bistro on October 31. Hosted by GR’s own crazy-scary Sarah Jean Anderson, it’s a fiercely fabulous way to spend your Halloween night! Doors open...
Manage Your Business On Vacation
Being a manager and taking a vacation doesn't always mix, but it is possible to pull yourself away from your business to take a much-needed vacation. What's more, a vacation is necessary for hard workers because without work-life balance and perspective that a respite...
Discovering the Artist Inside
Winner of the ArtPrize Fashion Force Challenge, Liesl Geneva is preparing to wow the audience at the upcoming Style Battle serving as the first ever “ArtPrize Ambassador.” Her clothing designs are distinct and full of spirit, so is her personality. Liesl is a native...
Press Club Honors 2012 A
The Press Club of Grand Rapids will honor the 2012 ATHENA Award Recipient Carole Valade, Gemini Publications Editor, Associate Publisher and Senior Manager September 26, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at the Press Club of Grand Rapids. A longtime advocate and leader for women...
Press Club Honors 2012 ATHENA Award Recipient
The Press Club of Grand Rapids will honor the 2012 ATHENA Award Recipient Carole Valade, Gemini Publications Editor, Associate Publisher and Senior Manager September 26, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at the Press Club of Grand Rapids. A longtime advocate and leader for women...