A warm welcome to our Grace & Poise website!
GRACE as defined in the Webster’s dictionary is – “The manner, deportment or language which renders a person appropriate and agreeable, suitable and elegant with appropriate dignity.”
POISE is a word which is more difficult to define, but the same source explains it in the context of “weight and balance” with a focus on balance.
If you have ever had the fortune of meeting or associating with individuals, who indeed exhibit the qualities of GRACE & POISE, you would no doubt understand and appreciate the real meaning much better than mere words can describe.
Into a society where true GRACE & POISE is rarely seen, we wish to present this humble website to share with you a guide to maintaining GRACE & POISE in your everyday situations.
You will notice that we often use photographs of Crown Princess Mary of Denmark to clarify the intent of our articles. We offer no apologies for this, since most would agree Princess Mary is herself a living personification of GRACE & POISE.
There is another good reason for the use of these photographs, and that is the Danish Royal Watchers have given us permission to use the photographs on the GRACE & POISE website. A special thank you goes to gigi and lotte, the contributors of Danish Royal Watchers.
We believe that everyone, but in particular young ladies and women, could enhance their surroundings with a touch of GRACE & POISE in their lives, and we hope that you can gain some benefit from the articles presented.
We welcome any questions, comments or constructive criticism. Please feel free to contact us at – efy.cpc@gmail.com
Dear Clare,
I took a peek at both of your blogs and was quite impresssed. I encourage to keep up the encouragement that you share – it is a blessing!
Thank you for your comment on my blog – it is very much appreciated!
May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you your heart’s desire!!
Fondly, *Sara*
By: Sara on November 8, 2007
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Thank you, Sara! It is truly wonderful to recieve encouragement. What a blessing it is to have wonderful christian blogging friends!
I was truly blessed by your sweet little blog also!
Lovingly,
Clare
By: Clare on November 9, 2007
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I just logged onto your blog. I’ve aloways enjoyed your postings and photos and I think this homepage of yours is just as wonderful.
Masny thanks
Gerri
From Western Australia
By: Clare on April 23, 2008
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Thank you, Gerri! Nice to hear a reader from Australia, what a wonderful country it is!
By: Clare on May 3, 2008
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this is really a good blog,a page, though im from nigeria, but this is my first time logging on this page and it is quite motivating getting to know there is someone out there who knows so much about poise,grace and etiquette, i would really love to read more of your articles, more greas to your elbow.
By: lolade facus on November 16, 2008
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I personally believe a gracious person strives to add charm to his/her environment, enriching the very surroundings his/her presence lives or passes through with manners, humble royalty,gentle affection and value.
People do not realize that manners are simply for the sake of the receiving party, for it is pleasant if not enchanting, to be in the company of a gracious lady.
It would be as if nature is in accordance with every word that flows from her lips and from every gesture she makes with her hands.
But most of these values have been lost in these present days, only a few cherish and practice them.
By: Tele Jamie Ogundeko on December 18, 2008
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Claire,
What a fun idea! I like how you present very important aspects of being a lady. A couple years ago I was involved in our church youth group, and taught the 8th grade girls. As part of our weekly time together I used a girls study “charm” course to teach them lady like manners. It was so much fun! (especially fun to see them follow through and act like ladies – posture especially). Thank you again!
Blessings!
~Hannah
By: Hannah on January 29, 2009
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I’ve just come upon your site and I am overjoyed! How lovely to have discovered that these attributes continue to be important.
Thank you!
By: Michele on April 26, 2009
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You’re most welcome, Michele
By: Clare on July 29, 2009
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