It is with Much JOY

******Due to the flooding of Opryland in Nashville, THE PEARL EVENT has been canceled.***Now, I'm just hanging on to see when and where the next event will be.I'll keep you posted!***
It is with much joy that I tell you all about THE PEARL EVENTin Nashville, TNon June 26th

My dear friend, Pearls and Grace, will be speaking at this ladies event and is sure to warm the heart of everyone present.

Yesterday was Mrs. Pearls and Grace's birthday! I hope she had the most wonderful, fun-filled day possible.
Please visit her blog and find out what has inspired The Pearl Event.You will be so glad you did.
I'd love to know if you are going to attend The Pearl Event.Just leave me a comment here!

A Real Southern Beauty

This Friday, February 25th please join

Southern Beauty Magazine

as they feature beloved blogger

Pearls and Grace

Live broadcast at 10 AM

After the show, a recording is available for your listening pleasure

on demand anytime online!

Pearls and Grace is a TRULY AMAZING lady. I've had the pleasure of hugging her neck, chatting and giggling until the wee small hours of the morning, and am blessed to call her a real life friend!

If you've read her post I AM HIS PEARL, you know how special she is.

Tune in to the broadcast--learn a beauty trick or two--among other things-- by a pearl of a girl!

Only One Word?

Can you get to know someone with just one word? Well, maybe. I've been given an assignment. I'm to answer the following questions with just one word. This is going to be tough.

This started when I was tagged by the kindest of bloggers- Pearls and Grace. Many of you have heard me mention her before. If you aren't familiar with her story and her blog, please click on the link above or on the "I am His Pearl" button to the left. She's lived an amazing life and is an absolute treasure to me.

1. Where is your cell phone?

vanity

2. Your hair?

natural

3. Your mother?

elegant

4. Your father?

solid

5. Your favorite food?

comfort

6. Your dream last night?

wish I could remember

7. Your favorite drink?

hot coffee

8. Your dream/goal?

in one word, are you kidding me?

9. What room are you in?

bedroom

(Don't we love the work of John Bobbitt and Pieter Estersohn?)

10. Your hobby?

antiquing

11. Your fear?

like Indiana Jones, snakes

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?

enjoying my family

13. Where were you last night?

home

14. Something that you aren’t?

confrontational

15. Muffins?

yes, please

16. Wish list item?

a Sargent would be nice

17. Where did you grow up?

Deep South

18. Last thing you did?

brushed my teeth

19. What are you wearing?

pajamas

20. Your TV?

Off

21. Your pets?

See post about my dear late labrador

22. Friends?

Top quality

23. Your life?

Full

24. Your mood?

Grateful

25. Missing someone?

26. Vehicle?

sedan

27. Something you’re not wearing?

make up

28. Your favorite store?

eBay

29. Your favorite color?

green

30. When was the last time you laughed?

seconds ago

31. Last time you cried?

night before last

32. Your best friend?

Mr. Green

33. One place that you go to over and over?

the kitchen

34. One person who emails you regularly?

my non-blogging BF, you know who you are!

35. Favorite place to eat?

my grandmother's

Pointed Painting

(photo: Pieter Estersohn, design: Josie McCarthy)

So, do you like the color?  I wish I could claim this as my "after" photo, but alas!  

I've spent some time this weekend painting and thinking about Lent.  You know, painting allows for quite a bit of introspection.  

"Am I going to give something up?   Should I give up blogging till Easter arrives?"  

Those thoughts crossed my mind.  Giving up blogging would be a genuine sacrifice for me.  No, I can't do it.  I'd miss all of you!  I do think that I'll add a bit more heart to my posts--and hopefully to my commenting as well.  

I'd like to ask you a few questions.  

1.  Why do you blog?  (Assuming you have a blog--if not, why do you read blogs?)

2.  What do you hope to find when you visit Granny Smith Green--do you find it?

3.  If you gave up blogging (writing and reading), what would you miss?

Now, go find something to paint so you can think about these questions.  Let me know what you come up with.  

Also, don't forget about Pearls and Grace's PEARL EVENT.  It's Sunday night, March 1 at 7:00 PM, in the NYC/tri-state area.  It's not too late to get a seat.  Email her now pearlsandgrace@yahoo.com   It's bound to be a blessing!   

Not to be Missed

Any of you who have read Pearls & Grace know what an absolute treat and honor it would be to hear her speak LIVE.  Well, here's your chance!  

Let me just tell you, she is a charming, witty, honest soul--not to mention beautiful!  She is so honest and giving of heart you can't help but be inspired--and grow to become a better person.  If you aren't familiar with her work, or well, should I say, her life--just click here.  You will be moved. 

If you can get to the NCY area on Sunday, March 1st--you just can't miss The Pearl Event!  

The Pearl Event

A testimony of tragedy, trust and triumph

Pearls and Grace

to appear

Sunday, March 1, 2009

in the New York City/Tri-state area

Come find out why you are His pearl…

For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. –Romans 8:18

Free Admission

Email Pearlsandgrace@yahoo.com for seating reservations

http://PearlsandGrace.blogspot.com

My Kind of Monday Retreat

Ahhh...I don't think a Monday would be bad at all waking up in this bedroom--or a Tuesday, or a Wednesday...  I really like the fact that this is a normal sized bedroom.  Nothing over the top. It's comfortable and cozy while remaining refined and elegant.  

(Photo: Jeff McNamara; Designer: Gerrie Bremermann)

I do hope that all of you are having a BEAUTIFUL Monday!  My next post will be my 100th.  I think we should celebrate, don't you?  Ideas anyone?

So tell me about something beautiful you have seen or experienced on this beautiful day.  I'd love to hear about beauty all around.  

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Speaking of beauty, have you seen Pearls and Grace's new blog design?  It's simply regal!  If you aren't familiar with the Pearls and Grace blog--start reading.  You will be so glad that you did.  I can't begin to tell you what a special person P&G is.  Now Get Ready for something wonderful.

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An overdue THANK YOU to such a spunky blogger Mrs. News Reading!  She thinks my blog is FABULOUS!  Wow!  I'm so thrilled!    Her blog, Breaking News, is such fun to read.  Thank you so much for the FABULOUS Award!

A New Award for a Beloved Blogger

If you aren't a reader of Pearls and Grace, my dear friends, you are missing out on a blessing.  Our sweet P&G is celebrating one year of blogging by sharing her heart.  I can't tell you all how much richer my life has been because I have read her posts.  Doesn't that sound crazy--someone's life being enriched by a blog?  It's true.  

In creating this new award, I thought about what Pearls and Grace does for so many of us.  P&G reminds us that God loves us "warts and all".  We don't have to be perfect to be a perfect child of God.  Wow.  I don't know about you, but I can use that reminder any time.  

For you my dear friend, Pearls and Grace, I present with love and admiration the 

Pearl of Great Price Award

Kristin Davis/Belk Fashion Show

The fashion show was such a fun girl's night out.  Most importantly, it was a great fund raiser for an amazing charitable organization.     

Here's how it went:

6:30  Cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres--all while registering for door prizes, listening to a jazz band, and talking.   

7:45  The Fashion Shows  

Belk's Fall 2008 Style Statements

Belk divided up the current fashions into six categories as follows: 

 

 1.  Form and Fabric-"Set your sights on today's hi-def dressing.   Asymmetrical forms and calculated lines are at the top of this season's 'it' list.  Sleek shapes...controlled volume...designer details...and so much more." (21 outfits shown)

 2.  His and Hers-"Anything he can wear, you can wear better.  Menswear gets a make-over.  His patterns.  His tailored lines.  His rich fabrics.  Reinvented and reborn with a feminine twist." (22 outfits shown)

  3.  Lush and Ladylike-"High class fashion and refined feminie dressing returns.  Dressmaker details-ruffles, gathers and bows pair oh so perfectly with rich fabrics and elegant patterns.  This look defines retro-inspired glamor." (25 outfits shown)

     

 4.  Art and Craft-"Here the season's silhouettes get the personal touch.   Handcrafted elements and artsy embellishments inspire the soloist in all of  us.  Anything and everything expressive makes this style statement sing." (24 outfits shown)

5.  Then The Kristin Davis Collection  (25 outfits shown)

I think I wanted more "Charlotte York" than "Kristin Davis".  I just wouldn't wear the outfit shown below.  Don't get me wrong, there were many "cute" clothes.  I just don't do "cute" very well.  Maybe that's why I'm Granny.  

  This on the other hand-  I would wear this--but I don't think this is from her Belk's line.  Oh, well!  

  

6.  Ball Gown Finale-  (21 outfits shown) Sorry no gowns to show you here-there just weren't any pictures.  I did find you some of the shoes:

 I can't forget the door prizes and goodie bags!  They were great.  Autographed hand bags were given away as were diamond rings!  Guess what I came home with?  A gift card and  an 18" pearl necklace!  How perfect!  A girl can never have too many pearls--or gift cards!  

Thank you, Belk!

Send Prayers for Pearls and Grace

A quick note to say that we all need to say a special prayer for our dear, dear blogger at Pearls and Grace. Two of her precious children have been in the hospital this weekend. Please pray for Bennett and Ashton.  

As many of you know, Pearls and Grace is one of the VERY BEST inspirations around.  Please  send her encouraging words by leaving a comment on her blog.     Thank you.

A Few of My Favorite Things

                                                                     A classic scarf
So, what are a few of your favorite things?  Please leave a comment and tell me your three favorite fashion items.  (We'll talk about interiors in another post.)

What better way to get the ball rolling than for me to start out by showing you some of my fashion faves:

                                                                             pearls

                                                                                             THE handbag