Friday, May 31, 2013

Happy Hour Time

Oh Friday, words cannot describe how happy I am to see you again! The week has flown by and now it is time to enjoy some quality time with our good old friend, Friday, to usher in the weekend! So raise your glasses full of sweet tea and give cheers to Friday! Have a wonderful weekend!

Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.
~ Ralph Waldo Emmerson

Drink Special! 
Mojito
8 mint leaves
½ lime, cut lime into wedges
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup crushed ice
2 ounces rum
4 ounces club soda
Mint spring for garnish
Lime wedge for garnish
Muddle the mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar in a highball glass. Fill the glass with the crushed ice and add the rum. Stir and top with club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge.

Around Town!


Nashville, TN: Happy Valley at Aerial-Downtown Nashville, Friday, May 31, 9:00pm
New Orleans, LA: Funky Fridays feat. GARY in the VooDoo Garden at House of Blues, Friday, May 31, 8:00pm
Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Food & Wine Festival at Lowes Atlanta Hotel, May 30 – June 2
Huntsville, AL: Concerts On The Dock at Seminole Drive, Friday May 31, 6:00pm
Dallas, TX: Friday Night Movies At The Palace – Grease at Palace Theatre, Friday, May 31, 7:30pm

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Starry Dreams

FOR MY PART I KNOW
NOTHING WITH ANY
CERTAINTY, BUT THE
SIGHT OF THE STARS
MAKES ME DREAM
~VINCENT VAN GOGH
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Put A Bow On It

In the South there are two things a Southern girl just absolutely loves, lace and bows! I love how bows can look elegant on an evening gown, fashionable on a dress, chic on a silk shirt, and fun on a bikini. Here are a few of my favorite items that have a bow on it! Click on the name of the item for the link. 
Anthropologie Embroidered Elysian Dress

Solid Red Bow Bandeau Set

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Bright Lights & Starry Nights

Life is constantly moving and propelling us forward, rather we are ready or not. It’s an ongoing ride that we can’t step off of, even for a second. Life is what you make of it; it is made of memories and experiences, the good and the bad. Those unforgettable moments, the people who helped you along the way, and the experiences are what we tend to hold onto the most. So even on those days when you are feeling discouraged and wish you could step off the ride for a few seconds, remember that you are never truly alone and always keep the people who love you close and hold onto the good memories.
“In one of the stars
I shall be living
In one of them
I shall be laughing
And so it will be
as if all the stars
were laughing
when you look
at the sky at night”
~ The Little Prince 
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Jump Back Jack

You know you’ve seen a true Southern Preppy when you spy one wearing a pair of Jack Rogers Sandals. In the South Jack Rogers are like the official sandal of summer:
1.    Which shoes should I wear to the wedding? Jack Rogers
2.   Which shoes should I wear to dinner? Jack Rogers?
3.   Which shoes should I wear to the pool? An old pair of Jack Rogers
As you have probably gathered Jack Rodgers are acceptable to wear for almost any occasion. So if you don’t have a pair of Jack Rogers Sandals… Well jump back Jack go buy yourself a pair! They are a Southern staple that will be in style for years to come! Here are a few of my favorite Jack Rogers, click on the name of the shoe for the link. 
Jack Rogers Nantucket Gold Sandals
Jack Rogers Georgica Sandal
Jack Rogers Hamptons Hi Wedge
Jack Rogers Monogrammed Sandals
Jack Rogers Sparkle Glitter

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Blackberry Delights

Nothing screams summer quit like blackberries do! As I have said before in the South fresh fruit is like candy to us! What could be as delicious on a hot Southern Summer day then some fresh fruit; not many things, that’s what! So to treat your seasonal craving for fresh fruit here are some wonderful blackberry recipes. Click on the name of the treat for the recipe. Enjoy!
Blackberry Honey Creams
Grilled Fontina & Blackberry Basil Smash Sandwiches
Blackberry Orange Rolls
Blackberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Blackberry Ice Cream
Sparkling Blackberry Mint Julep
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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Beach Ready

Every Southerners favorite spring and summer activity is going to the beach! What could be better then to have an ice cold drink in your hand, relaxing, reading your favorite book, the sun on your skin, and a warm breeze blowing? I would say that is a pretty hard combination to beat! I for one cannot wait to go to the beach and feel the sand between my toes and the sounds of the ocean. To help you prepare for a wonderfully relaxing day at the beach this summer here are a few of my beach must haves in order to be beach ready!
A fabulous beach tote bag: Vineyard Vines Starfish Tisbury Tote
A timeless beach tunic that will be in style for years to come: Lilly Pulitzer Captiva Tunic
A pair of over sized sunglasses for the diva within: Dolce & Gabbana Sunglasses
Croakies for those oh so fab sunglasses you would just hate to lose: Southern Tide Croakies
A comfortable yet stylish beach towel: Vera Bradley Beach Towel
A Coozie for those ice cold refreshments: Vineyard Vines Patchwork Coozie
A book you can get lost in for hours
Sunscreen for those hot Southern Summer days
A phone and some great music to listen to
Last but not least, a great bikini that is sure to be a hit: Lilly Pulitzer Phaedra Bikini

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