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Richmond Proper: On swimming pool etiquette

‘Tis the season to address the issue of swimming pool etiquette. For Richmond Proper veterans, this is nothing but revisiting the basics of self-awareness and consideration of others. Tragically though, not everyone was born knowing how to act at the pool. Here are a few pointers…

Ask Richmond Proper: On wedding interventions

This week marks the beginning of opening Richmond Proper up for questions and answers. Up first, “What do you do if you think the person your friend is marrying is bad news?” It’s wedding season, and perfect timing for this question — one that’s on the minds of many marrying couples and their friends, no doubt.

Capital! Style

Spring was here for a second, but the sweltering Richmond summer has officially settled in. Let’s celebrate by checking out what styles your fellow River City dwellers are rocking at the moment.

Richmond Proper: On street festival etiquette

The season of summer street festivals is upon us, so it might be a good time for a little refresher course on consideration for others. Here are some tips for making this year’s experiences as painless as possible.

Richmond Proper Do-Overs: Wayne’s World edition

If you’re anything like me, thoughts of what a character could have done or should have said are hard to ignore while watching a movie. So in the spirit of Richmond Proper’s mantra of “calmness, consistency, clarity,” this week we’re introducing a new feature here at Richmond Proper: do-overs of your favorite etiquette blunders from movies, TV, and pop culture in general.

Richmond Proper: On honoring mothers

Though the consensus seems to be that you are only required to present a gift to the woman who birthed you on Mother’s Day, there are plenty of other mothers around who deserve some special attention too. Here’s a quick note on how to do so…

Mother’s Day Guide to Etsy

Just like last year, we’ve used Etsy’s Shop Local tool to harvest the freshest handmade Mother’s Day gifts from local sellers. This spring, give your mom something memorable, unique, and supportive of your local craft scene.

Capital! Style: Richmond Fashion Week edition

The city’s burgeoning community of designers, stylists, and event organizers put on quite a spectacle at last week’s Richmond Fashion Week. A mix of styles from local designers, independent boutiques, and mall shops were featured throughout the week at five shows in five locations: the Southern Women’s Show, Fab’rik Carytown, CenterStage, Crittenden Studio, and the Hat Factory.

Top 10 tech innovations that have made life better

With all the buzz from Apple’s latest invention ringing in my ears, I started thinking about gadgets and new technology, and how much of it really has value. In this world of constantly-updated gadgetry, it’s hard to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Richmond Proper: On personal space

“A comfortable conversation involves more than just words; even a compliment can be offensive if delivered an inch from your face.”

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