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Spring Favs!

I have so many favorites that I have been saving to post about for months now .. all non-Lilly favorites too (of course, I have posted many of those already and always have more!).

 

J Crew 

 

 

J Crew .. I think they are sold out already :( ..

 

 Kate Spade

{Paige .. I still haven't bought these wedges.. perhaps when they go on sale!} ;)

devon baer designs 

I love so many of her designs

 

 Tory Burch

 I have these sandals in gold & red (LHP game days!) and love

 Elizabeth McKay 

I bought this at a great deal - 1/2 off!

 

Silvia Benson 

Lots of lovely pieces!

 

voneshna jewelry

 

Moon & Lola 

I just received mine. Love it.

 

The silk Hot Sake dresses from Viereck. A local boutique carries this line and I just love this style dress. I have the pink and I am wanting the orange too! ...

viereck hot sake dress in pink

viereck hot sake dress in orange

And the vierreck cayenne dress in black (just ordered this - I love a one-shoulder dress)

Please note that these dresses are not as short on me, being that I am not model-like at 6 ft tall ;)

 

elephant side table from zhush

Love!

 

 

Coming up next .. favorite new beauty products!

 

Monogrammed Buttercup Callahans

For those asking .. a small script monogram down on the left corner

 

{sorry about the bad photos - taken quickly with my iphone}

Oh Lilly ... Spring!

 

A little late here with this post .. which seems to be the theme with me these past few months. Late! 

I was invited to attend a trunk show (back a month or so ago) and be one of the first to get a peek at the Lilly spring fashions.

Although .. It is actually summer here in Florida this past week - temps in the 90's already!

Some favs ... and purchases

pink & green twinkle elsa

hotty pink elsa (love my elsas .. want it in white too)

set in stone sandals 

coral cuff

 

resort white capris

white bee in your bonnet callahans

hotty pink seersucker callahans which I had monogrammed (and in white too)

white mini spring fever toile callahans (I had these monogrammed too!)

state of mind callahans

 

rosalee top

kade top (want this in white too)

As always ... LOTS more on my wish list!!

Right on with the Current Trend

While colored jeans are very much in style right now .. my husband has always had a love for them (actually, chino type pants) .. he loves bright and pastle colors!

 

 

And some of his shorts ..

Lilly Loving

Hillary and I in our Elsa tops at The Hippity Hop Spring Market!

Oh Lilly ... New Year's Cheer Sale

 

Love when these on line sales come around, such fabulous prices ..

but this time I messed up while checking out.  During my ordering frenzy (items sell out quickly so it's a race!) something went wrong and I ended up with only 2 items total - one being a men's tie, so I didn't score well at all :(. Honestly, I can not even remember what all I wanted .. obviously, I did not need it that badly!

I was able to order from another via shop with great prices ..

Naomi Dress

Jeanette Dress

LOVE the expossed zipper

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Santa has also good to me!

Ricci Shift

Jessie Sweater

Adriana Dress

Callahans

 

And on my wish list ...

Since Tangerine tango is the color of the year (love it!), I'd like a few items in this color

Taytay Dress

Jules Dress

Sea Coral Necklace

Fall Favorites

Even though it is still 'summer' here in Fl, we have had a bit of change in weather. Cooler mornings and evening (as well as 2 days straight now of non-stop rain).

While I still wear plenty of Lilly during the fall and winter months, I do add in some of my other favorite designs .. namely Tory Burch, J.Crew.

Growing up in the north, I LOVE winter clothes .. sweaters, boots, jackets, jeans, tights! So ... as soon as the temps drop under, oh say 85 degrees I get out my winter wear!

A few new buys ..

 

Tory Burch Selma Boots

I took advantage of the TB 'friends & family' sale this past weekend. Can not wait to wear these .. but most likely another month or so

 

Tory Burch black snake skin belt

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TB Waverly blouse 

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TB Simone Cardigan in RED! I never wear red (I'm a pink girl) .. this will be the first piece of red clothing in many years. Griff's school colors are red & black, so instead of always wearing black, I am going all out this year for his games, wearing red. A good investment .. to wear during the next 4 years of high school lax games.

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J Crew navy plaid wool pants

 

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J Crew school boy navy blazer

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J Crew matchstick jeans

 

Of course .. I must include a bit of Lilly!

 

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Elsa Tops .. love these silk tops. A staple in my closet.

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Resort Wedges .. love these wedges (also a staple). 

Lilly bracelets

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Giorgio Armani Silk Foundation ... I recently switched from Laura Mercier to this. It really does feel like liquid silk. Along with the loose powder .. they give my skin a luminous finish.

Back to School Sale!

 

Can not believe it is the 1st of August already!

Griff goes back to school next week (as a high schooler)!!!

For one week, today through August 8th all items in my shop are 20% off

Use code: school days when checking out (I will refund your discount through paypal)

Special requests are welcome!

 Preppy Paper Designs

 

Happy Spring!

It is very much spring here in Florida with temperatures in the 80's lately.

A few of my favorite spring things!

Of course, I must start with Lilly. Some of you have asked what I have purchased and yes, I have recently bought a few items (a slight Lilly addiction) ..

 

{ calender girl ricci shift }

{ chic polos in white and pink .. and I had them monogramed :) }

{ pop goes the floral capris }

I have to add that Griff was mortified when I wore these pants the other day (to his game!) 

Dan loves them though!

{ whit shift in 2 colors }

{ casey white v-neck }

{ mckims }

{ glam snake wedges }

Have them in silver & black too .. all on sale. Love these (obviosly)

 

{ beachy readers }

I have like 8 pair around my home (bought in the 3 packs at Costco), but wanted a nice pair for my purse!

 

On my wish list ..

 

{ ok .. I already have this dress for me, but I want a little girl in matching dress too ;)}

{ set in stone sandals }

{ picture perfect espadrille }

{ sissy skirt }

Tried this on yesterday (a new shipment had just come in and the gals were unpacking such goodness!). So cute. Love this 'peel & eat' print

{ hotty pink first impression }

I LOVE this pattern and really want just about everything in it. 

Also tried this on  - a must - love it.

{ chole dress }

 

{ eryn dress }

{ callahan shorts }

I lived in the callahans last summer, so wanting a few more new prints.

 

So much more, but I must stop.

 

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My favorite spring/summer nail polishes.

I have been wearing these colors for a few years now.

{ waltz }

 

{ ballet slippers }

My favorite bright color ..

{ strawberry margarita }

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Vicki O Jewelry

This is a friend of mine's shop

I am lucky to be able to shop in person!

My lastest purchase - so beautiful and of course, perfect with Lilly ..

{ double strand of keishi pearls & pink sapphires }

 

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 I just adore these monogram necklaces

This one from Caroline Grace Jewelry

Oh my goodness ..

I think my pups need a few, new spring outfits!

Roverdog

 

 

Spring Look Book ..

.. from J. Crew has arrived and I want absolutely nothing.

Unbelievable, but true .. not a single item appeals to me.

 

**ETA: I was at J Crew today and even with my $50 rewards card, I could not find a thing that appealed to me. I bought a few pairs of Cosobella's. I do love them .. along with my Hanky Pankys ;)

 

Now, the spring Lilly collection is a totally different story .. want lots! ;)

 

 

 

Spring Lilly!

A sneak peak of the spring Lilly fabrics ..

can not wait!

spring lilly

Pink!

Never mind that I live in Florida, the state with no snow .. but we do have rain, and I just had to have these ;)

Gifts!

Since many have asked .. I will share my Christmas gifts. While Christmas is most certainly not about the gifts, but about Him .. I am a lucky girl, I was spoiled by both my family and friends!

 

 
 Those lovely pink pj's I am wearing were a gift from my dear friend, Diane. The most exquisite pajamas! 

Thank you so much, Diane .. oh, how I love them!
 
 

A Bit of Pink & Green Christmas

My pink Lilly tree in my office..

 

Tags that I made for a friend's mother/daughter champagne party ..

Presents! ..

My sweet goddaughter, Bridget with her 'just like me' American Girl doll and matching pj's that I gave her ..

 

Beautiful Lilly gifts from Khloe and her mama ..

For me! ..

New Lilly stocking and monogrammed Lilly shift ornament ..

 

Gifts from my goddaughter - cute little suit cases filled with pink & green gifts! ..

 

Love This!

My sweet friend Mary gave me this Thanksgiving card that she embellished, Lilly style!

Mary is the Lilly queen!!

{ the inside says; "This year do, Thanksgiving right!" }

Getting Schooled in Prep!

The Today Show

O Lilly!

Just a sample (could not find all the print samples) of the fabulous Lilly prints I acquired this summer.

In the form of Callahan shorts, skirts and dresses.

Between ebay (nwt!), re-lilly group on FB, and all the other Lilly store summer sales, I did quite well!

{ 2010 }

 

{ pandamonium }

{ patch 1024 }

{ fresh catch toile }

 
{giddy up}

{ do the wave }

   {cream frachaise }

{ here kitty } 

{ later gator } 

 
 

True Prep!

I can not wait to receive this book, due out September 7th.

I have it pre-ordered from Amazon.

The Official Preppy Handbook was like a 2nd bible to me during the early 80's. 

I just could not get enough of it, so much so that the pages started falling out.

 

 

Oh Lilly ... Fall!

 

Just a few of the new Lilly fall fashions on my wish list ..

 

And, since I am on the topic of Lilly, I may as well share my Lilly Endless Summer Sale purchases (or as my friend Paige says, "Lilly Damage'!!)...

 

Seersucker Callahan Shorts ..

 

Bowen Dress (in a different print) ..

 

 

No Photos for this items ..

The Glenna Silk Halter 

(I have been searching for this in my size all summer)

And my free pair of McKims in gold ..

 

I also had to stop in my local Lilly store to pick up my iphone cover that just happened to arrive the same day 

 

.. and found a few more items I had to have, on sale ...

Callahan Shorts in Pandemonium & Frisky Business

 

 

(these partying gators are too cute)

** Be back soon with my Oxford / Ole Miss weekend recap! 

Follow Friday

  
 

 

Here's how to play:
1. Find new blogs to follow and be sure to follow the hostesses Daphne and Bethany) of the blog hop.
2. Be sure to follow someone who follows you and let them know that you found them through Follow Friday. You all know how much we love comments! :)
3. Tell your other blogger friends about Follow Friday and encourage them to join!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Oh Lilly!

Just a few current items I am loving this summer!

 I am crazy for this print (even though it is not pink & green). This dress is reversible! ..

 

I love the Callahan shorts and have practically lived in them this summer ... 

 

Cute strawberries ...

 

And these Callahan shorts with the Wynn top (in pink too) ...

 

I also love this print and couldn't pass up a great sale on both the top and dress ..

{ I wear my top with white bermuda shorts or white skinny jeans }

 

{ I wore this a few days ago and received many complements } 

Skinny McKims ...

 

Love these cotton, cable knit halter tops ..

 

{ I have this in white also and was wearing it with a matching cardigan on my flight home from VA last week and I beeped big time going through security. Griff was mortified when they pulled me aside and I practically had to remove the entire top ;) }

And this is the skirt I was wearing with the beeping halter top at the airport ...

 

I do not own this dress, but do love it ...

And in p&g ... 

New fall items ...

    

 And ... oooh la la! Lilly iphone cases :) ...

 
  

Pink Saturday

A very happy Pink Saturday to y'all!

A few pink (and green) delights ...

 

{ studio d }

 

{ lilly pulitzer }

 

{ serena & lily }

 

{ Lilly Pulitzer for Barnes and Noble - I had to have this!  }

 

{ tommy hilfiger }

{ lilly pulitzer wall decals }

Please visit Beverly's blog for more of Pink Saturday 

and ..

be sure to scroll down to my previous giveaway post!

Pink Saturday

It's been a long time since I have participated in Pink Saturday. 

We have been out of town for the past six weekends and are finally spending time at home!

A gift I received in a 'secret Lilly sister exchange' ... darling Lilly fabric appliqued towel, key chain and travel tumbler. Thank you, Cathy!!

 

My gift to Cathy which included a Lilly luggage tag, coffee mug, cosmetic case and a set of personalized/monogrammed note pads

  

  Please visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for my of Pink Saturday.

Wishing you all a very happy 4th of July weekend!

Etsy Finds

I haven't done an etsy post in a while and have had many of these items saved for quite a while. Some of my current favorites!

{ somethingblue }

I own these earring (wearing them in the post below) and just love them. I ordered another pair for a gift.

A few more pieces from Somethingblue ...

Oh my, too cute ...

 

   { proper puppy }

Pretty hair accessories ...

{ blue sun emporium } 

Pretty Pillows ...

{ hettie }

{ lola bear }

I am thinking about purchasing the above for my bedroom

 

{ red door }  

Too, too sweet!

I may have to purchase these for a future (waaay in the future) grand daughter ...

   

{ sherbet baby } 

{ party poms }

{ the vintage lilly }

Just order a few of these headbands for my niece :)

Darling booties ...

{ looking for lilly 

Cute tee's ...

{ smitten &  company }

Sweet little seersucker dress ...

{ dogwood lane }       

My sweet friend, Lori's creation. Another item, I just think I may have to have (for the future!) ...

{ charlotte english }

 

Pink Saturday

 Happy Pink Saturday.

A little bit of summer Lilly to share with y'all.

A few of my new pieces (some were Mother's Day gifts!)...

 

  

   

On my wish list ...

 

 

 
 

   

 

 
 

And more fun Lilly ...

   

 

Wish I could get one of my guys to wear these ... just maybe Connor at his new school (for sure, never Barret) ...

  

For more of Pink Saturday, please visit Beverly's blog, How Sweet the Sound.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I have a wedding to attend this evening (love weddings!) and a new dress to wear, which happens to be pink! ;)

 

{ Shoshanna Tuxedo Dress }

Giveaway!

Be sure to check out this darling Lilly apron giveaway at it is what it is. I happen to own own of Lynn's creations .. a darling Lilly scarf and love it!!

For the Love of Lilly

 

My new custom Lilly scarf, which I just love. Purchased from Iwhelan designs at etsy. She has lots of fun, hand made Lilly items. This picture is too blown out (and please disregard the messy shoe shelves in the back ground - need to do some organizing). A better look at a similar scarf here.

 

** Be sure to scroll down for info about a giveaway **

Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday!

*warning: long, enabling post ahead*

A few pink (or not) Valentine's Day gifts that caught my eye ...

From Red Envelope ...

  
{ heart measuring spoons }

 

 

{ hand dipped strawberries }

 

 
{ tulips }

 

{ roses } 

 

 
{ heart measuring cups }

 

 
{ rose soap petals }

 

From Williams Sonoma ...

 

 

 
 
  

From Kate Spade ...

I love every one of these bracelets!

 

 

From Tory Burch ... 

From Room Service Home ... 

{ toile cover ups }  

 

{ silk sleep masks } 

 

 
{ poufs } 

 

{ heart of gold }

 

From Lilly Pulitzer ...

 

 

 

 

From Tiffany...

 

 

From Neiman Marcus...

{ tweezerman } 

 

{ slane & slane } 

 

{ roberto coin }

 

{ david yurman } 

 

{ baccarat puffed heart }

I actually have this pretty heart, a gift  

 

{ burberry } 

 

{ halcyon days } 

 

{ nambe }  

 

{ juicy couture } 

 

 

Please visit Beverly's blog for more of pink Saturday

 

 

 

   

New Arrival

 

Lilly Pulitzer bedding now available at Garnet Hill.

Use coupon code S0W115B for free shipping on Lilly Pulitzer Home products (valid from 1/13 – 2/23)

Lovely!

 

Pink Saturday

A few pink items that I happen to like. Lots of kate Spade :

 

{ Kate Spade }

 

{ Kate Spade }  

 

{ Kate Spade }

 

{ Kate Spade }

 

( new Lilly Pulitzer market bags }

 

{ Kate Spade } 

 

{ country living }

 

 

Please visit Beverly's blog for more of Pink Saturday.

 One more week to enter a mcc designs giveaway at Paige's blog ... and I am also offering 20% off to all my blog readers through tomorrow.

 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

 

** I want to express my apologies to the lovely Pearls & Grace. I mistakingly credited a photo (since removed) that was hers to the wrong source. I try very hard to make sure I credit photos correctly, but in my haste at getting this post together, I made a mistake. Please accept my sincere apologies **

 

 

  
  
  
 

Pink Saturday

A very happy Pink Saturday and New Year to you all!

This week I am sharing some of my stationery and note pad designs that just happened to be pink! Pink is by far my largest selling color in my etsy shop. Most often paired with green, orange or navy.

** As my New Year's gift to you, all my blog readers, I'd like to offer 20% off your order at mcc designs, now through January 16. Just note 'blog discount' when placing your order and I will refund the difference through paypal **

 

   

Please visit our lovely hostess, Beverly's blog for more of Pink Saturday.

Wishing you all a new year filled with blessings galore!

 

Kate Landers Events Giveaway Winner! And .. A Discount For You All!

 Thank you to all who participated in the exclusive Kate Landers Events, LLC  $75.00 gift certificate giveaway! While Kate wishes she could give you all a $75.00 gift certificate, there is only one winner, and that person is Gale. Gale, if you could please contact Kate within the next 48 hours via e-mail to info@katelandersevents.com (link)with your contact information and acceptance of this gift, it would be much appreciated. If Gale has not come forward within 48 hours, another name will be drawn at random.

 Kate appreciates all of you who have shown such  a strong interest in her products, and would like to offer you an exclusive discount. For all purchases you make at www.katelandersevents.com December 10th, 2009-December 13th, 2009, enter code KLMC1209 and receive a 15% discount off your product purchase (exclusive of sales tax and shipping) from her shoppe . Thank you!"

Advent Gift

Instead of an advent calendar this year, I gave my goddaughter this Lilly stocking and filled it up with 24 little gifts - one to open each day. Most of the gifts did not fit in the stocking though, so I had to put them in a bag. Lots of cute, little gifts for a sweet girl (many Hello Kitty items I bought at the Target dollar spot) and other Christmas toys and candy. I also bought her this darling tee shirt.

 

** Be sure to visit tomorrow. I have a very special surprise for all my blog readers! **

Lilly Photo of the Week!

The lovely Miss Janice featured me again on her blog, Etiquette With Miss Janice. This time, Griff was the 'star' (the first guy, I believe) of 'The Lilly Photo of the Week'! Way to go Griff ;). Ha, like he had anything to do with it, and I don't dare show him the post.  But ... being such a Lilly lover myself, with no daughters, I can't tell you how happy it makes me that my football/lacrosse player son to wears Lilly :)

 

 

Thanks so much, Miss Janice for your wonderful post and kind comments. Both Giff and I appreciate it! ;) You all be sure to visit her fabulous blog!

And, speaking of Lilly. I just happened to luck out yesterday morning when I received the email about the big Lilly Jubilee sale. I was late to my pilates class, due to my unexpected on line shopping! The sale sold out in no time (hours), but I managed to score the lovely Seamus dress and this beautiful clutch. I have coveted the dress for months now and it was an amazing deal!

Lilly Pulitzer Recyles and So Can You

The Kennedys, then and now: Lilly Pulitzer's dresses can last many generations. Photos courtesy of Lilly Pulitzer

Reduce. Reuse. Re-Lilly.

Customers have been recycling Lilly Pulitzer pieces for ages. Whether by wearing hand-me-downs or passing pieces on, the iconic dresses, skirts and the like are generally well-loved by more than just the original owner.

Now you can get paid to do what you've been doing all along. Tying into America Recycles Week, between Nov. 8 and 15, bring any "gently worn" Lilly special occasion dresses to your local Lilly Pulitzer store and receive a $10 credit toward a new Lilly from the company's "Originals" collection for holiday.

The items donated will be collected for The Princess Project, a non-profit organization that provides free dresses and accessories to high school girls who could otherwise not afford them for their proms.

 

From Stylelist

It's Fall!

Even here in Florida, the temperatures have finally dropped a bit. It was 65 degrees early this morning! Up in the mid 80's now, but still such a nice break from the heat and humidity. Great football weather - I'm off to Griff's game in a short while.

To 'celebrate' my happiness over the cooler temps ... a few of my new J Crew purchases ;)

And a new pair of 7 straight leg jeans

 

new designs

Cute little owl and birdie (available in more colors)

flip flops

multi colored name (available in any color combo, top or bottom)

 

Custom Halloween tags

 Also ... I am extending my back to school special until this Friday. 20% off all orders in my etsy shop to my blog readers. Thanks!

oh lilly!

Be still my heart!

The new Lilly electric car, due out this coming November. Available in pink or white ...

pink, please!

back to school special

 

For all my blog readers (new and old), and all you lurkers too ;),  I am offering 20% off your total order in my etsy shop, mcc designs. This includes stationery, note pads, stickers, labels, etc., and the offer will run until August 26. Many designs to chose from and custom orders are welcome. I recently added many new designs. You can place your order and pay with paypal as usual. I will then refund you back the 20% off through paypal - promise! This is the only way I can set this up for your discount. Also, be sure to note on your order that you are a blog reader, so I know who to give the discounts to. Thanks!

It's not too early to think about Christmas gifts ... or just a gift for yourself :) 

 

 

 

 

Oh Lilly!

The new fall Lilly paper products have arrived.

A few of my favorites ...

agenda

 

photo album

 

paper dolls!

 

cookie cutters

 

pocket pad

A.Tierney Summer Promo

 

I recently received two of these fabulous enamel bangles from  A.Tierney and absolutely love them. They have a hinge so they will fit all wrist sizes and are available in a variety of bright colors at $19.50 each.

Lots of other great items at A. Tierney .. I also like the monogram totes (on sale), the baby and infant hats and the preppy pendants for girls - so cute.

** A.Tierney is offering a special promo for all my blog readers. Free shipping on all order over $50. Use promo code summer09 **

2 out of 3 ... home!

Griff arrived home late this afternoon from his week at lacrosse camp - a very tired boy! From the little I could get out of him (he has certainly transitioned over to a teenager!), it was a good time and great being coached by the Syracuse team (2009 NCAA National Champs). He won some award (not sure what) and did get some autographs of a few of the Syracuse players.

And, my Bear boy arrived home early this evening. SO good to have him home for a few days. I made him pasta carbonara for dinner and he is off to meet up with friends to watch the big game - that would be the Orlando Magic. Of course, Griff and my husband are in front of the screen waiting for the game to start and I am no where near it. Bad me, not supporting the Magic. Seems to me like these playoff games have been going on forever! ;)

Since I don't have any photos of the 'guys' to share. God forbid I try to take one ... I'll share a few of my resent (past few months) shopping finds. A complete change of topics here, but one that interests me more than basketball ;)

From JCrew (all but 1 or 2 items on sale) ...

  

 

And Lilly Pulitzer ...

 

This skort has the 'history' of Lilly printed on it :)

 

Same skort, different print

 

 

 

Nightie

 

*love* ... one of my all time favorite Lilly dresses

 

A few items on my want 'list' ...

Tory Burch

 

J Crew

 

 

Meet 'Melissa'

My sweet friend, Tonia's daughter, Anna purchased a new 'preppy' pink & green mermaid while on their beach vacation and she named her 'Melissa', after me! How sweet is that!

 "Because she's pink and green and Melissa likes pink and green." 

Thank you, Anna - both you and mermaid 'Melissa' are too cute!!

Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday! This is a gorgeous pale pink cuff I recently purchased atJ. Crew (with my 25% off card). It really is much prettier in person.

To see more of Pink Saturday, visit Beverly's Blog.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Dinner on the Avenue

This past Saturday evening, we attended an annual event here in WP. The main street in the downtown area is closed off. People purchase a table and then decorate them how ever they'd like. They have a contestand prizes are awarded for different categories. You can bring your own food or have it catered. We were invited as guests and our table, while very nice was not prize worthy, but the one next to us was so darling!! A Lilly inspired theme and the gal (a sister of a friend of mine) sewed the table cloth, wine bags, chair covers, etc. Pink & green delight! I wish I could give her credit, but all I know is her name, Sue Ann and she is very talented, as well as a Lilly-lover. The photos are not good due to the bright sun and me trying to bust my way in to see & photograph the tables ...

 

 

 

Another 'all' Lilly table, decorated by the girls that work at the Lilly store on the avenue ...

 

 

 

Some of the other table scapes ...

 

And, I just have to add this photo. The theme was 'Risky Business' and these guys spent the entire evening in these pink shirts with whitey tighties underneath! They were right next to our table and when they won an award, they threw their hands up for all to see ;)

Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday!

 

A few things to share all by my beloved,  Lilly Pulitzer

{ Lilly Wrapping Paper }

 

{ Lilly Shift Dress Cookie }

 

Although I do own this cookie cutter, I did not make this cookie, the girls at the Lilly store here in WP made this - cute!

{ New Lilly Skirt }

 

{ Little Lilly Shift I bought for my goddaughter }

 

{ Lilly Address Book }

 

{ Framed Little Lilly Shift }

I saw this in a shop on St. Simons Island

 

To see more of Pink Saturday, visit our hostess, Beverly's blog

Lilly Pulitzer Jubilee Retro Event

This was held at 'my' Lilly store this past Saturday and of course I was there. I did a little shopping and visited with the gals that work there. I love chatting with the 'Lilly girls', most who are college students. They had a collection of vintage Lilly clothes on display. The men's jackets were especially fun to see.

 

I also wanted to give an update on my cervical spine (neck) issue. After my 3rd epidural steroid injection, I did get a few weeks of pain relief. I only had a very dull pain and it was very manageable ... I was so relieved to be free of pain!! As of a week ago, the pain has returned and is worse than ever before. Tylenol and/or Advil is not helping at all. The pain keeps me up at night and I am miserable!. I have an appointment with a orthopedic spine specialist tomorrow and think that I am most likely going to have to have surgery to correct to herniated disc - something I am not at all looking forward to :(

Just a Few Things I am Coveting

   

{ fabulous flower clutch from Boden }

 I adore this clutch! I can't decide which color though

 

 

 

{ ibiza kaftan from Boden }

Again, I can't decide which color - love them both

 

   

 

{ Lilly Pulitzer dresses }

Just two of the lilly items I like and want!

 

 

{ havona tank from J. Crew }

I am in love with this and am just about to go ahead an order it (it's been in my cart now for weeks). It was not in the stores in NYC or I am sure I would have purchased it then.  I an trying to be patient and wait for it to go on sale, but I'm afraid it may be sold out by then. I am usually good about waiting for my J crew things to go on sale, but ... Oh, what's a girl to do!?!! ;)

And why not get this fabulous butterfly babble bracelet to go with it?! LOVE.

Personalized Lilly Pulitzer Stationery at Paper Concierge!

{ party pom-poms }

I am just going have get these and throw myself a party!

{ mug }

More available at Paper Concierge

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Lilly Jubilee Jeep!

 

The 50th jubilee jeep is currently here in Winter Park, parked out front of the Lilly store. I snapped these photos a few days ago, but am thinking I need to go back tomorrow and have my picture taken in front of it. I am sure Dan will be all for it ;)

 

While I was there, I ran in the store, although I didn't have much time (on my way to pick up Griff), but I had to check out the new spring line in person. Yes, there are quite a few items I am needing wanting. I am crazy for the new gift/party line. Think I just may have to throw a birthday party for myself so I can get some of the cute decorations! I did pick up a few of the new gift and stationery items.

Lilly pencils and note book ...

 

And, 'oh shift!' I didn't win the give away. Love this ...

 

My new pencils on my desk ...