Annabel Manners began as an idea for a book about a displaced Atlanta debutante living in garish Los Angeles. It evolved into a lifestyle blog devoted to modern manners, gracious living and celebrity style. In its heydey, readers could submit etiquette questions and get lighthearted advice on everything from dress codes to hostess gifts.

While the blog is currently on hiatus, I still get press inquiries from outlets like HGTV Magazine and CNBC.com. Annabel may one day return to counsel Grace Kelly girls trapped in a Kardashian world.