Straight From the Heart Blog
Congrats to all graduates this spring! I am so proud of the accomplishments of my children, including Lainie Hoffer, who graduated from
The Kentucky Derby: Dallas Etiquette Expert Shares Tips for Attire and How to Be the Perfect Hostess
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and it is the perfect time to make your presence known with a “wow” effect. Have a blast and embrace your personality with a hat, gloves and outfit. If you plan to host a party, consider my Dallas etiquette classes and / or read on for my menu suggestions […]
Dallas, Texas – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Dallas School of Etiquette is pleased to announce that its founder, Lisa Burdette, has opened two additional summer camp dates in June. Mrs. Burdette’s popular camp now will be offered for five different weeks and each week will cover similar topics. One of the five camps will […]
Easter is my favorite time as a grandparent and parent. As an expert in dining etiquette classes for adults and children, I like tradition and combining festive décor with a spiritual focus. This is a special, holy season when families and friends come together to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. It is a time for all to […]
When I began The Dallas School of Etiquette, my goal was to teach children the basics of etiquette and manners. However, I suddenly found myself facing Corporate America, where I was being asked to teach far more than the proper use of cutlery. In today’s globalized world, it is increasingly the norm for businesses to […]
The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars) is next weekend, and what fun it is to celebrate this glamorous occasion with family and friends! Personally, I love to dress up when hosting an Oscars party and ask my party guests to dress as if they were planning to attend the red-carpet event themselves. You could even ask […]
Dallas, Texas – Monday, February 23, 2026 The Dallas School of Etiquette, a premier business etiquette consulting company, announces that its founder, Lisa Burdette, has been featured in the latest issue of the Stroll Highland Park magazine.
I have always enjoyed Super Bowl parties and all the planning that goes into making the evening special for family and friends. The age of technology has reduced quality time with others, but thankfully, the Super Bowl offers a chance for people to gather. In my Dallas etiquette classes, I teach my students how to […]
As a parent, you can help your high school senior prepare for their college experience with etiquette training. So why does college etiquette matter? In today’s blog post, I will discuss the importance of social skills and dining etiquette classes for the college-bound student.
In my childhood home, Christmas was a special time. My Dad concentrated on the needs of the community and was always spearheading projects for the poor. While my Dad is now in Heaven, my Mom will join us this year for Christmas. It is with the utmost gratitude that I come to you today with […]
