southern comforts

hey ya'll!

this is a picture that's matted, framed
and hanging amongst the pink and green of my office.
it's the first thing you see when you enter my work haven,
and it's basically all you need to know about me!


have a fabulous weekend!

faux real

there are knock-offs and then there are knock-offs!

i love lilly so much, and usually become very upset
when someone tries to steal her look, becuase let's face it...
1) you could NEVER really do it and
2) i want, and want muffy to have, the real deal!
i mean who could compete with this?

lilly pulitzer mini tunic

and this

mini lilly pulitzer dress

but while shopping for muffy's spring-into-summer wardrobe
(boy does that child grow fast!)
i found some very, VERY cute little lilly-look-alikes at gymboree.

the elephant flower dress from the flower bazaar collection

the elephant parade tee from the flower bazaar collection

and considering the cost, and the rate muffy is shooting up, this was a no-brainer!
i just hope it's not considered disloyal!

time for CAKE!

as a southern girl, i absolutely LOVE red velvet cake...
but up north there is just no place to find it!
most bakeries won't even TRY to make it.
that's why, i'm pleased to announce
the newest assortment of little debbie snack cakes

you know, those cute little cellophane-wrapped treats
mom used to pack in your lunch box?
well, say good-bye to the nutty bars and oatmeal creme pies
and meet my newest delight!

they're cute, sweet and little (at just about two-and-a-half bites)
and perfect with a cup of tea or a cappuccino!

go ahead...let us all eat cake!

flip flop fanatic

hello flip-flop weather! how i've missed you!

since flip flops are a prep's spring/summer staple, i wanted to introduce my faves...

eliza b.'s -- always a classic, but....

check out my newest find!
douglas paquette flip flops
www.douglaspaquette.com
have you heard of them, seen them, bought them?

douglas paquette's wedge -- pretty preppy! (love the height!)

douglas paquette's macrame -- nautical navy

douglas paquette's flat with ribbon -- very vera bradley

douglas paquette's flat with ribbon -- great lilly-inspired pattern (my fave!)

what do you think?

the company also creates ribbon headbands, keychains and an adorable pet line!

all-day easter

what a beautiful easter sunday we had in the northeast...
i'm hoping yours was gorgeous, too
(muffy's first easter had SNOW on the ground!)

we had a low-key day, but enjoyed most of it outside,
with the exception of church and dinner...
here's a look at muffy morning, noon & night

morning -- still cool, AND completely dressed
(yes, that is a knome at the base of the tree!)

noon

she's shed the sweater, tights and adorable white mary janes

and night (well, late afternoon really)
in a new lilly top with the lilly animal crackers-- a prize from the bunny!

...and speaking of prizes, hop on over to college prep's blog (http://www.thecollegeprepster.com/)--
she's giving away an awesome kiel james patrick package!

easter greetings

wishing you a weekend filled with

warm sunshine, brightly-colored eggs, fluffy bunnies,

beautiful dresses, filled-to-the-brim baskets,

togetherness with family and friends

and the promise of hope, light and His everlasting love

best face forward

skin care has always been high up on my list,
and my mother taught me the basics early on.

in fact, when i first started to wear makeup she booked me a meeting with the local mary kay consultant so that i could learn about skin care first,
then the art of applying makeup.

i love to try new products -- and believe me, i've tried them all!
from drugstore regimens to high-end boutique products,
but one line has surpassed them all....

have you heard of this company? they are out of dallas, tx

and have consultants worldwide (much like avon, mary kay, etc.)
but as far as I can tell, their products are the best!nighttime skin care regime (facial wash, scrub, toner and moisturizer)

i wash my face EVERY night, no matter how late i am out... old makeup is not good for your skin -- it clogs the pores and soils pillowcases (gross, gross!)

then i apply this little miracle

tighten, firm and fill but we call it botox in a bottle!

this cream really works -- i have seen lines
in my forehead and around my eyes literally disappear!and as a weekly treat i do a little microderm abrasion treatment

and buff off dead skin

of course these products cost a little more, but if they defy wrinkles, leave my skin feeling super smooth and healthy and with a lively glow, it's money well spent, and like mama always says, "put your best face forward!"