I know it has been awhile, it has been a crazy spring and summer for me, but I will be back on a regular basis very very soon. Thank you so much for still following me, I can't even explain how much I have missed connecting with all of my blogger friends! I came back a little bit earlier than expected to tell you all about a giveaway that you can't miss.
Katherine of Just Lovely is hosting a giveaway for a bonnet from The Beaufort Bonnet Company. If you all have not seen these yet, check them out immediately!!! They are the most precious item a little girl could have and I can promise you anyone I know having a baby will be getting one from me. Here are some precious examples (Photos are all from The Beaufort Bonnet Company's Facebook page):
Couldn't resist the Pink and Green!!!
You can monogram them...
Have them made to match dresses (is she not precious)
Or have one personalized for your favorite team!!!
I also read on there Facebook page that one customer bought a bonnet for her dog to wear at the beach!!! How cute is that??? I can't even begin to describe all the possibilities! So head over to Just Lovely and enter right away. The giveaway ends Friday, August 10th at midnight.
It just wouldn't be me if I weren't a little late on something this week! I am in the middle of packing up our apartment-we move on Tuesday-and let's just say that the beach, Summer, and everything that goes along with my favorite time of year are all I can think about in the midst of this moving chaos. These pins have been major escapes for me this week-I hope you enjoy!
Kate Spade Dress
Perfect summer outfit.
Cute Suit
Would love this bedroom in my dream beach house.
Pink Seersucker Shorts with Monogram-Love these!
Tahiti. I dream of going one day for sure.
Would like this room in my dream beach house.
Lilly Love! The blue perfume bottle-Beachy-is my signature scent. I love it.
My idea of paradise. I can't get to the beach fast enough.
Kate Spade Necklace.
Perfect words for me.
Hopefully life will calm down a little bit for me after we get settled next week. I will definitely be sharing pictures of our new apartment.
I am linking up with Michelle today at The Vintage Apple for Pinteresting Wednesday. There are always so many great link-ups for this one, I definitely suggest checking them out. I hope you enjoy my favorite pins from this week. If you want to follow me on Pinterest just click on the icon to the left. Happy Pinning hope you enjoy!
Sweetest dog ever!!! My friend has one-can't remember what its called-some kind of poodle mix-and she is just adorable!
Love every piece of this outfit, I want it.
Best Idea ever.
Courtney, Scott, Mason <3, and baby bump! So cute.
I know this post is a little late, but I had to write a post about Whitney. After all she made the first record that I ever owned (I was 5 years old at the time) andI learned all the words to each and every song. I still remember the cover and know its at my Mom's house packed away somewhere.
It had "The Greatest Love of All" on it, which was one of my most favorite songs of all time. I remember how cool I thought she was in the video for "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." It was so totally 80s and I wanted to be just like her in that video. Over the years I did purchase every Album, Tape, or CD she ever made and really did think that she was the most talented woman I had ever ever heard. Her voice was truly that of an angel and as someone commented last week, God just lent us an Angel for awhile.
One of my favorite movies of all time is The Bodyguard. I have watched it probably 100 times and still never get tired of it. I had the soundtrack, the movie, everything, and this amazing woman had a huge impact on me. I remember when I was little my Mom got to go see her in concert and I was so jealous and angry at the same time. That should have been me I thought!!! She totally shaped music for me and was to me the greatest diva of all.
All of this leads me to what people have said about her and are saying since she passed away. As some of you know I have had my battles with addiction, just like she did. Addiction is a disease just like cancer or high blood pressure. You have to treat it just like other diseases and when we stop treating it we get sick. People that are saying she was a crack head and of course she died from drugs and all those horrible things MAKE ME SICK. I hope that people that ignorant never ever have addiction touch there lives or the life of someone they love. It is so easy to judge from the outside, but when you are in the middle of it like Whitney Houston was and I have been it is so much easier to use than to stay clean. I can't even imagine being in the spotlight and being a superstar like she was and to have all these demons haunt me and on the pages of every magazine in the world. Whether she died directly from drugs or not, they did cause her body a lot of wear and tear, more than a normal 48 year old woman's body. I am sad for many reasons, but even more so that another person had to die from this terrible disease. I am so happy that her demons are no more and pray that she can finally rest in peace.
Her final album was also one of my favorites and when I listen to some of the songs it seems to me like she finally understood her disease and really knew, as most of us have to learn, that God was the only person she could turn to when dealing with her addictions. This song really speaks to me and all those haters need to stop judging, have some compassion, and maybe listen to this song.
Another thing that I really admired about her was that she never claimed to be perfect. She put her troubles out there and dealt with them the best she could, just like we all try to do. She never ever claimed to be 100% sober and maybe if she had lied and said so people wouldn't be so hard on her. Sometimes a lie that appeases people is easier than dealing with the truth.
I miss her already and will truly miss her amazing gifts. I am not one to idolize celebrities or anything like that, but I really do believe Whitney Houston was a special person. I hope she is finally at peace in heaven and is smiling down on us all. My heart goes out to her daughter, Bobby Christina.
If you love Lilly Pulitzer as much as I do then you have to check out Re-Lilly! It is a group that specializes in all things Lilly. Members sell gently used or brand new Lilly merchandise for a fraction of the original retail price.They have a page on Facebook which can be found here as well as a blog that can be found here. The facebook page contains all of the current postings along with pictures, pricing, and instructions. Just today I received a brand new white Lilly polo in the mail that cost only $14!!!
I almost hate sharing this little secret with you, because the deals are so amazing, but items do sell quickly. Right now-for the next 10 minutes actually-they are having an amazing contest. Just click here to enter! Sorry its such short notice, but I just found the contest!
I don't know about you all, but I think its safe to assume that you are all as ready for Spring as I am! I am so ready for all the bright colors, warmer weather, and all the wonderful new beginnings that Spring brings. In the Winter I tend to hibernate, watch a lot of TV, movies, and read a bunch of books. I have had enough of that and am ready to be outside again! One of my favorite commercials that has truly gotten me in the mood is the new target one, Color Changes Everything. LOVE IT!!!
So in honor of my spring fever here are some Pinterest pics that have me dreaming of Spring and Summer!
So cute. I am definitely in a beach mood and more than ready to go.
Hot Pink Peonies-so ready for Fresh Flowers.
Brooks Brothers-love the shorts, not sure about the top.
Gorgeous! Like I said I am in a beach mood. Its calling me!
Lilly Shorts-I will take one of each please!
Fresh Fruits and Veggies are my fav-ready for the farmers market and the season for sure.
Cute outfit for color-I would add a pop of pink to stand out.
Sweet picture-would love a copy of this.
Thought this Lilly anchor was cute and Peel and Eat is another print that I love.
Again-very cute, I would just add a little bit more color. Really like this outfit though.
Lilly Spring 2012, LOVE!
Kate Spade-Black and Pink together are on of my most favorite combos-next to Pink and Green of course.
Hope you all enjoyed my picks! I was sick the entire month of January so I hope to be back on my regular schedule. I have missed all of you so much and am happy to be back! If you are new or want me to check out your blog let me know, I love finding new ones. I also am strongly thinking about having someone design a new layout for me, but I really want Lilly to be included somehow. Does anyone have any suggestions???
