A Touch of Southern Grace

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Two Beautiful Things

There is nothing I love more in the summer then fresh cut flowers! They have the ability to make a room feel fresh and airy! Light pink roses and white hydrangeas are my absolute favorite flower combination! My best advice for making your own flower arrangement is to keep it simple. If you prefer to mix colors keep it to two or three colors at the most. In my opinion, nothing looks more elegant then an all white flower arrangement made up of different white flowers {white roses, hydrangeas, tulips, lilies, etc.} and the greens included in the white flowers act as the natural accent color. If you’re ever stuck on what color combination to go with, it is often a great strategy to use a color combination that is in the same palette as the room the flower arrangement will go in. Flowers are always beautiful and elegant for any occasion, even if they are just for your own personal pleasure!

So…go buy some of your favorite flowers, mix them together! And…

Voilà! Now you have a beautiful flower arrangement to brighten up your room and your day!

Friday, July 26, 2013

Happy Hour Time

Welcome, Welcome, Friday! It is so nice to see you again! I hope everyone has had a fabulous week and that it carries over into an even more fabulous weekend! It’s time to put the worry of the workweek behind and enjoy breakfast in bed, some down time, and of course some fun! So here’s to a terrific weekend ahead, and wonderful memories to come, cheers!

“Saying Yes To Happiness Means Learning To Say No To The Things And People That Stress You Out.”

~ Thema Davis

Drink Special!

Sweet Patootie

1 ounce Gin

½ ounce Cointreau

½ ounce fresh orange juice

Ice cubes

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass

Around Town!

Nashville, TN: 12^th Annual Mafiaoza’s Music City Brewer’s Festival at Walk of Fame Park, Saturday, July 27, 12:00pm & 6:00pm

Seaside, FL: Paint Me A Story, Saturday, July 27, 10:00am

Olive Branch, MS: Mid-South Ice House Christmas In July at 10705 Ridgeway Industrial Road, Saturday, July 27, 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Little Rock, AR: The Bernice Garden Farmers’ Market at The Bernice Garden, Sunday, July 28, 10:00am

Williamsburg, VA: Live Music at Berret’s Taphouse Grill in July, Saturday, July 27, 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Bar Cart Styling

In the South we love our Mint Juleps, Jack Daniels, Sweet Ice Tea with a little kick, Bourbon, and Gin, along with some other timeless classics. What better way to display some beautiful glassware, artfully decorated bottles, and mix drinks on then a bar cart. Bar carts have become more and more popular over the past few years and seem to be on their way to becoming a furniture staple. I love the vintage feel of the bar cart and the extra pop of character they can add to a room. So whether you are thinking about buying a bar cart or are still trying to figure out a few ways to style the one you already have…here are a few style tips I have come across.

When styling your bar cart be careful to remember to stay true to your own style, and create something you absolutely love! Mix in personal items that represent your style; let the your bar cart tell the story of you

Color, texture, and patterns are important when styling your bar cart. Custom cocktail napkins and coasters are a great way to add a personal touch

Show off your favorite glassware and dishes, pick bottles that will look fabulous to display {even if they don’t contain your favorite liquor}, and of course beautiful, fresh flowers in an elegant vase are the perfect touch to just about anything

A stylish bar cart should look to-die-for fabulous yet functional; be sure to add items in moderation. Having a few of the same bottles will keep the bar looking welcoming and not overly cluttered

{Above Bar Cart Essentials List found on Fashion Meets Food}

Seaside Dishes

As y’all know in the South we just simply love the beach! Who could resist the sound of the ocean, the salt air, and the sun on their face? In the South we also love stoneware dishes! If you don’t already have a set of stoneware dishes, well honey, put them on your to-buy list! Stoneware dishes look great on any tablescape, or just to have breakfast on or use for lunch with a small group of friends. VIETRI read a southern woman’s mind when they came out with their Blu Mare assorted dishes; they have the most adorable sea prints on them and...they are blue and white! These sound like the perfect summer dishes to me! Click on the name of the dish for the link.

Blu Mare Assorted Canape Plates

Blu Mare Assorted Salad Plates

Blu Mare Crab Serving Bowl

Blu Mare Starfish Round Platter

Blu Mare Sea Turtle Square Platter

Blu Mare Octopus Round Platter

Blu Mare Sea Horse Oval Platter

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Lovely

“BE SOFT. DO NOT LET THE WORLD MAKE YOU HARD.

DO NOT LET THE PAIN MAKE YOU HATE.

DO NOT LET THE BITTERNESS STEAL YOUR SWEETNESS.

TAKE PRIDE THAT EVEN THOUGH

THE REST OF THE WORLD MAY DISAGREE,

YOU STILL BELIEVE IT TO BE A

BEAUTIFUL PLACE.”

~KURT VONNEGUT

Saturday, July 20, 2013

The Wayfarer Wave

THE WAYFARER WAVE

Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses are as timeless and stylish as the Kelly Bag; oh look, in the above there is Grace Kelly with her signature Hermes Kelly Bag and Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses…how ever stylish! Ray-Ban Wayfarers are a wardrobe essential for anyone from anywhere: they look absolutely fab on everyone! In the South, especially, this year they are a must-have item! After all how on earth could anyone survive at the beach or by the pool in this hot weather without some Ray-Bans? Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean you can’t look great. Besides, a Southern Belle with a sweet tea and some wayfarers on can take on anything! Here are some of my favorite Ray-Ban Wayfarers. Click on the name of the sunglasses for the link.

Original Wayfarer

Ice Pop Blueberry Demi Gloss Ice

Black Ray-Ban Logo Mania

Top Red Texture London

Top Beige Texture Music

Ice Pop Watermelon Demi Gloss Pink

Rounded Wayfarer

Monday, July 15, 2013

Organizing The Lilly Pulitzer Way

Why not add a little pop of color and a little pop of style to your everyday lifestyle…the perfect way to do this is with a Lilly Pulitzer Agenda, of course! Whether you are a student or are like me and like to organize and have things written down, these planners are just the thing. As y’all know in the South we just absolutely love our Lilly; the prints, colors, and designs, we are like a bee to honey with Lilly! These adorable agendas are great for any girl and for any lifestyle! Click on the name of the agenda for the website.