Tea with the Dutchess

Welcome to “Tea with the Dutchess”, a world where anything can, and should, be done with style.

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I am Kate Gawi, the creator of The Dutchess with a "T".

I believe in a world where elegance, old world glamour, and timelessness are not just relics from the past, on the contrary, they are more applicable today than ever before. I believe that style, etiquette and manners are virtues enhancing success in our personal as well as professional lives.

I like to make time for afternoon tea, I enjoy reading a good book, and pride myself in creating a home and like travelling in style. I believe that time is luxury, and I believe in quality in all aspects of life. 

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The circle of The Dutchess aims to engage in conversations cultivating qualities such as confidence and inner poise and style. The “tea talk” blogs are not only giving etiquette advice, but they also take you to timeless places, where travelling in style, beautiful interiors and appreciating art and beauty in all its forms will enhance your every day.

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Kindness, grace and gratitude form the mindset and values that underpin elegance. Intention is the start of every story, and the stories we tell ourselves and the world shape our homes as well as our lives. Life lived with clear intention helps us manifest our reality, and by appreciating the abundance, the beauty and the joy around us I believe that we are creating more of the same.

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Storytelling

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As an interior designer, and as an author, I am a storyteller. It is my intention to tell the stories I wish to live more of. Through my design work and through the Dutchess, I hope to inspire you to create the lifestyle you wish for yourself.  Preparing for success starts with creating confidence, familiarizing yourself with the surroundings you wish to be part of and feeling comfortable in every situation or setting. Be comfortable with luxury, and it will become your norm.

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“Tea with the Dutchess “is a concept of creating a life of elegance, intention, and style. Just as you design your home, you can design your life. Etiquette is not exclusive to the elite, and we can all embrace our inner princess. Luxury takes many different shapes, style is subjective, and while beauty may be in the eyes of the beholder, good manners, grace and etiquette are universal.

Tea with the Dutchess is your escape to a world where you can reign with elegance and charm embracing femininity, serenity and style.

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So, my Darlings, pour yourselves a cup of tea, and let’s delve in to the Dutchess’s world of wonders.