It may be as dated as a Dixie cup but there’s a reason why we revisit the style of Audrey Hepburn and binge watch “Mad Men.” The 1950’s cocktail era evokes a cool classicism that’s missed in today’s hyper digital world. We’re too plugged in to appreciate hat boxes, clothing with hand-sewed hems and the tap-your-toes rhythm of jazz crooning from the record player. Perhaps it takes more time at home to appreciate classic pastimes and, as nesting season descends upon our stay-at-home lifestyle, there’s no better time to practice the art of detailing a basic event like dinner, or shall we say supper, with an attention to style.
