Happy Birthday Cheeks!

Prince Cheeks is ONE! 

If you have followed this blog for anytime you know two things:

1. I adore the Royals

2.  I absolutely love me some Prince "Cheeks" George!

Today is his first birthday so I thought I would share some of my favs of him!

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This is his official one year old picture released from the palace.

I happen to think another kid I know is a tad cuter in their one year old picture...

but I may be a little bias...

Lucky little Guy!

This is why they call him Cheeks!

I JUST WANT TO SQUEEZE THEM OFF!

and of course my all time favorite

I just picture him saying,

"Mummy, you really are as perfect as everyone

says you are, yes you are Mummy!"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCE CHEEKS!

Also, wishing a HAPPY HAPPY Birthday to my better better half!

This girl is my rock.

Hope yall have a happy Tuesday!

XoXo

Pearl

Monday Funday

I know most of y'all are going to be like...

SHUT IT

but I love Mondays now that I am at home with the Dood

and working for myself.

Before, I would work on house stuff on the weekends

because I had to work during the week but now

it is so nice to have my weekends back!

Here is a tiny re-cap of our weekend

Saturday, we went to a memorial service for my Grandfather

who passed away last week.

It was very nice to be reminded of all the qualities that I got from him.

To name a few are my creativity, my devotion and my patriotism.

He was the greatest American I know!

That night we went to a shower for some dear friends!

Sunday, we worked on the house!

Y'all.

We have been looking for the perfect bedding for FOR-EVER.

We decided to just go by Bed, Bath and Beyond to look

and HOLY SMOKES, I ALMOST DIED.

I found Kate Spade Bedding that both K and I loved!

EVEN BETTER

when we got to the register it was 50% or more off the clearance price!

We got the duvet cover and three pillows for $75!! 

With that big of a discount we decided to get some shower curtains too!

(I am redecorating our townhouse to make it feel more like a home

and less like a bachelor pad!)

This is the new curtain in our bathroom!

I also got a Kate Spade curtain for the Dood's bathroom

for... wait for it... $12.99!!!!

After picking up these great deals

we heading to my best friends little boys' birthday party.

ha ha love these kids!

Our weekend was Amazing!

I love that our life is in such a GREAT place this right now!

Hope y'all had a great weekend!

XoXo

Pearl

Time out

Hey y'all!

Sorry for the radio silence but I have been adjusting

to being a stay at home mom

and enjoying the summer!

I am thinking of changing the blog up at bit.

It will still talk about fashion a little

but I think I will also focus on some other stuff

Shopping on a budget

DIY Home Projects

Community Involvement

Couponing

etc

So I hope y'all will check back. 

Also, I have a birthday this month.

Just a reminder :)

XoXo

Pearl

#TLCVoxBox

I know y'all are all like...

what the heck with all the FREE mumbo jumbo on your

facebook, twitter and pinterest!

Well here is the deal!

I signed up at influenster.com about a month and a half ago and

received my first Vox Box last week or so!

It is great fun to get free items to review!

If you want more information you can find it

HERE

and if you are interested in joining the influenster team, let me know

and I can send you an invite!

Now about my first Vox Box!

I received the TLC Vox Box that was sent out to Moms!

I got tons of great stuff!

Here is my review of the items!

Neosporin Neo to Go: I really enjoy this product.

With the dood running around and being a crazy nine year old boy

this helps me with the cuts and scrapes of the playground

without hurting his playground cred!

Avon Anew Reversalist Express Wrinkle Smoother: 

This is another product that couldn't have come at a better time! 

Turning 30 in just over a month, I was delighted to see results

almost immediately!

Breyers Gelato Indulgences:

Oh MYLANTA!

The hubs and I seriously ate the entire container in one night!

We tried the triple chocolate and it was delicious!

Puffs To Go: Hello Allergies!

This time of the year in Georgia, my allergies go nuts.

I usually keep a pack of tissues on me 

but honestly now I think I will upgrade to the kind with lotion.

Need.

Ivory Bar Soup:

This is something that has been in my house since I was a kid.

It was fun however to find different uses for it.

You can see my pinterest board with all kind of fun ideas HERE.

The dood and I are going to try the microwave trick next week!

Shell Fuel Rewards Network Card:

To be completely honest, this wasn't the most exciting thing to me

We are avid users of the Kroger Fuel points so I didn't see the benefit at first

but reading more into this program there are lots of ways to earn rewards!

I really enjoyed reviewing these items and participating in the brand badge challenges!

Can't wait for my next Vox Box!

XoXo

Pearl

"I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

A townhouse?? You?

I actually get this question a lot.

"You live in a townhouse?"

Yes, I do.

When K and I got married we moved into his townhome,

1.  It is completely paid for. Completely.

2. We have one child and it is the perfect size.

3. It is completely paid for.

When I was younger, I dreamed of a large Historical home on The Hill.  A house that would make all of my friends jealous, had large columns and was perfect for entertaining.  I wanted a large yard and a pool.

I didn't dream big or anything...

But I had that.  Well not quite to that size but I had a beautiful home in a desired neighborhood with a big yard that was great for entertaining and you know, while it was home and it was beautiful,

I now realize that anywhere you are with the people you love is home.

I was married to the Dood's dad for 9 years and we had many homes, each one of them was right for us in that time of life, just like the town home is perfect for K and me now.

I truly believe that a home is what you make it.

The townhouse may be cramped at times.

It may not have a large yard or columns.

and it is SERIOUSLY lacking some closet space.

BUT the other thing I love about it is that K worked really hard to pay off our townhome

and that enables us to go on great vacations and provide the dood with all the things he

needs in life and most of what he wants.

The people that I love more than anything in the world live there.

It is close quarters and I couldn't love that more.

I have seriously separation anxiety and I am A-OK with being close to my boys.

Do I still dream of that large historical dream home of the Hill?

Duh.

but right now, I just love being home with my boys.

XoXo

Pearl

Hey... Stud.

Honest Statement:  I have tiny ears.

I am 97.4% sure they stopped growing when I was eight.

This is a problem in a world where statement earrings are a thing.

As for me and my ears, we will wear the stud.

1. "Say Yes- Mrs" Studs by Kate Spade c/o Nordstrom- 

Perfect gift for the Bride to be

2. Freshwater White Pearl Earrings c/o Helzberg Diamonds- 

Speaking of the bride-to-be, if you purchase your dress from David's Bridal, 

you get a coupon book and there is a coupon in there for these FREE pearl earrings 

and they are pretty much perfection.  

I probably wear these the most out of all of my earrings!

3. Large Logo Stud Earrings by Tory Burch c/o Nordstrom- 

Simple yet make a statement.

(Buy from Nordstrom- Free Shipping and Returns ALL.THE.TIME)

4. Sparkle Gold Bow Stud Earrings c/o Bauble Bar- 

No longer available but similar here and here- 

These dress up my simple outfits!

5. Silver Square Logo Punched Studs by Kate Spade- 

These are my go-to when I have on leggings and a tee shirt. 

6. Ralph Lauren Silver Ball Stud Earrings c/o Bloomingdales-

Tried and True.

7. Silver Bow Stud Earrings-

Old but Similar here and here

I have a bow problem...

8. Huge CZ Stud Earrings c/o Charming Charlies-

Similar here and here

Guilty of wearing these on a rainy day.  I adore the little bit of glamour they bring to any outfit!

9. Rhinestone Bow Shoppe Earrings by Kate Spade-

I wore these for my wedding so they are extra special.

I love love love them and they look great with a pearl necklace!

I have my eye on a couple more...

like these and these and these

but they will have to wait.

What studs can you not live without?

XoXo

Pearl

What I'm Loving Wednesdays

Happy Wednesday!

We are half way through the week and Burch slept from 10:30 to 6:30

so Mama feels like a new woman!

I would like to share some of my favorite blogs with your today

on my What I'm loving Wednesday.

I hope you love these ladies blogs as much as I do!

They are my blogspiration!

Chasing Pradas and PR

I actually met Meg on Twitter a couple of years ago

and we became quick cyber friends.

I love her style and wit!

I am pretty sure we could be best friends in real life :)

A Preppy State of Mind

Rachel is super cute and fun.

Funny story: I was following her blog for a while before I realized that

we lived in the same town!

She is also a Kate Spade enthusiast, so naturally I love her.

Southern Curls & Pearls

This girl's style is perfection!

I adore the outfits and pops of color that she puts together.

Definitely one of my style inspirations.

Citrus &Style  |  The Blonde Prep

These girls are actually real life best friends and cute as a button!

They are still in high school yet so mature and fun.

If I ever have a daughter, I can hope and pray she will be like these young ladies when she is their age!

Etiquette with Miss Janice

Etiquette and Manners are very dear to my heart.

I have been studying up on both subjects lately

and Miss Janice is a wonderful teacher.

She has such class.

I want to be her when I grow up!

What would Kate Do?

If you know me for any amount of time you know that I am obsessed with the Royals.

I just can't get enough.

This blog gets that!  I go here to read up on the perfection that is the Duchess of Cambridge,

the handsome dream boat of a future King, and the chubbiest most royal Cheeks!

These are just a couple of the blogs that I like to keep up with.

I love the connections that I have made through blogging

and love sharing life experiences with others!

Do you have a great blog that you read on the regular?

Let me know!

XoXo

Pearl

You did me dirty Kate...

As many of you know we were greeted with a

FLASE 75% OFF SALE 

this morning from none other than 

Kate Spade.

Also, as many of you know

I am going to be a work from home Mama next month

so I am trying to break an out.of.control shopping habit.

I said NO to the Tory Burch 40% off Friends and Family Sale.

I said NO to the 30% additional off at JCrew Factory.

I said NO to all the pre-memorial day sales.

but Kate... really.

I am weak when I first wake up and I can't shop with you.

I can however, tell my friends about it and hope they get a new pretty!

Also, I would like to take this time to remind y'all that

I turn dirty thirty in 2 months... just a reminder.

Here are just some of the amazing deals!

CHARM CITY OSTRICH DIEHL

I could use some Navy in my purse collection...

You can get this beauty regularly for $498 for $169!

HOLLY STREET STRAW RUBIE

Oh how perfect is this bag.  So simple.

This bag is normally $248 for $99!

DAYCATION BON SHOPPER

This is such a great weekend bag! So spacious!

This is normally $148 but seriously $59... I die.

SIGNATURE SPADE CRYSTAL STUDS

Get. In. My. Ears.

Normally $48 and now only $19.

LEARN THE ROPES THIN BRACELET

If there was a perfect bracelet award... this would win the oscar.

Normally $78 now $29.

TIE ONE ON HINGED BANGLE

Here is my one warning: Kate Spade bangles are highly addictive. Like really highly.

This perfect little nugget is regularly $78 but now $39.

ALEXANDRIA TOP

Pink. Lace. Perfection.

Normally $298 now $99!

KSNY X DARCEL CITY SCENE SCARF

Super neat design SO FUN AND BRIGHT!

Regularly $128 now $39.

These are just a couple of my favorites but honestly I love it all!

Sales ends Thursday May 22

and free shipping to all 50 states if you spend $200.

Again. Birthday in 2 months.

Happy Shopping and let me know what you purchased.

I will live vicariously through you!

XoXo

Pearl

Burch Baby

Warning: Cuteness Overload

Meet Cuddles Burch

Burch for Short

This is our sweet little man!

We got Burch on Saturday and honestly

I always thought those people that talked to their

dogs like children and wanted to take them everywhere

and couldn't stop thinking about them were nuts...

Until now.

I am obsessed.

I just can't with all the love this puppy is getting!

He loves his daddy and brother!

He also loves his Mommy and his new bow tie!

Yes, I named my little man after Tory Burch.  Naturally!

We did have a couple hours away from the baby

to take in a baseball game on Saturday night.

It was a blast and the dood was able to call out the

players names at the game!

AND the Greenjackets pulled out a WIN in the 11th inning!

On Sunday, we had a cook out with my sister

and more loving on Burch Baby!

He wasn't quite sure about his first walk but

once he figured it out, he had a blast!

Oh and there is this....que heart melting.

Nothing sweeter than a boy and his dog!

Happy Monday y'all. 

Hope you had a weekend filled with love, baseball and grilled hot dogs!

XoXo

Pearl

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday Y'all!

Sorry for the radio silence lately but honestly,

I just needed a wee break but I am back with my Favorites today!

1. I am sad to report that my favorite restaurant is closing on May 31st,

so K and I had date night there last night. The owner is closing the restaurant

to spend time with his family so I can't blame him at all for that!

Please excuse the minimal make up and frizzy hair. It rained all day and little effort was given.

Although, I am super sad that my favorite place is closing, I am glad to have the memories

I have in the restaurant and have my last memory be with K!

2. I have been using this for sometime but forgot to share it with you!

One of my all time favorite things in the ENTIRE wide world 

is a Vanilla Diet Coke. YUM!

Introducing

You can get it here or 

I was able to get it at Bed Bath and Beyond with my 20% coupon for cheaper!

This has cut down on many a trip to Sonic and a couple bucks too!

3. One of my favorite Summer brands is Kiss My Southern Sass.

I love their cute Southern tanks and accessories and they are on sale right now!

Red, White and Bows Short Sleeve

GO DAWGS Tank

This company was founded on the UGA campus so they score extra points for that!

4. Stormy the Horse!!

I am currently obsessing over Stormy.  She is on a farm just outside of Augusta

and she is about to pop!  There is a live feed and although my hubby thinks

that I am nuts (I am a little), I can't wait to see her have her baby!!

You can start obsessing too...

http://www.marestare.com/fcam.php?alias=mcmjotte

Hope y'all have a great Friday.

Getting out of bed was a little hard this morning 

but getting dressed for work may be unbearable!

35 more days!

XoXo

Pearl

Priorities, People and Prospective Change

So.... um....

I put my resignation in at my job.

and I literally just almost had a panic attack writing that statement.

{Head between your legs}

I have worked very hard to become the Marketing Director of a 

multi-million dollar Real Estate company.  I have put in countless hours.

I have worked evening, weekends, and WAY more than 40 hours a week,

but this WAS my dream.  I had always dreamed of being a high power

business woman in my 4" heels and pencil skirt making things happen.

Unfortunately, that dream was put before a lot of things in life that should

have been more important. See: Marriage, Family, Friends.

Last year, I reach my career goal and became the Marketing Director

and the rest of my world feel apart.

My marriage of 8 years ended.

I was alone for the first time in my ENTIRE life.

I was a single mom.

I had ZERO money.

I had lost site of the things that I loved about myself.

I called my Daddy one day sobbing.

I didn't know what to do.

I am so lost.

He told me, "Princess, calm down, keep your head up, work hard,

and everything will work out the way it should."

Simple words

BUT

a week later, I met K

and my entire life changed.

My attitude changed.

My outlook on life changed.

My priorities changed.

I CHANGED.

I knew the day I met K that he and the Dood would be all I ever needed to be happy.

I no longer needed the power trips, the 4" heels,

the meetings to feel important.

I stopped wanting to work on nights and weekends.

I couldn't imagine missing dinner with my boys to work a couple extra hours.

I couldn't imagine missing another moment of time with my

too big for his britches little boy.

Then my event planning company TOOK OFF.

We booked 6 brides in a matter of a month

and I knew what I wanted out of life.

So K said do it.

Stay home, take care of us and

work part time for yourself.

Stay home?

Me?

Busy body Pearl who has the attention span of a gnat

and the heart of a lion?

With no more shopping budget????????

Why not?

So here I am.

With my resignation turned in and an end date in site.

I am so nervous but so excited.

So here I go.

I know that I can do anything with K and the Dood in my corner.

I. AM. SO. EXCITED.

XoXo

Pearl

I pink puffy heart Mama

It is almost Mother's day!

Below is a list of my favorite items

that would be GREAT for your Mama!

Kate Spade- Heart of Gold Bangle- $32.00

This is actually what my Mama will be opening on Mother's Day!

Simple and Sweet- Just like my Mama!

Swoozies- Chunky Photo Notepad- Dots Pink- $42.00

I LOVE stationary and writing to do list!

This would be a great gift for the busy Mama!

Marley Lilly- Monogrammed Gingham Hot Pink Tote- $36.99

Is your Mama a beach bum?

Then this perfect!

Lilly Pulitzer- Small Glass Storage Box in First Impressions- $48.00

If you are a local Augusta girl, you can also find this box

at The White Crane!

Ok... This box.  I die.

Such a classic print and your Mama can use it

to store her jewelry away!

Swoozies- Dammit Doll- $14.95

So I don't know about y'all but

I thought this was so cute for a Mom!

The poem on the front:

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Whatever you decide to get your Mama

just make sure it is from the heart and she will love it!

PS. Remember if you plan on buying your Mama 

a personalize gift you need to order it NOW!

XoXo

Pearl

What I'm loving Wednesday

Happy Wednesday Y'all!

Here is a list of what I am loving today

First and foremost, I am loving (and hating)

that it is the 10th Anniversary of Mean Girls.

1. I love this movie

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2. I feel old but it is Wednesday

and we wear pink!

Top: Lilly | Shoes: Old Similar Similar

Bracelets: Yurman Look A like that I seriously bought at a yard sale

Kate Spade | Marley Lilly

I am so loving this lip sync battle between

Jimmie Fallon and Emma Stone.

So funny and she totally kills it!

You can find it here

I am loving these sweet little prints

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They are super cute and the price is awesome!

I need some of these for my office!

The Olive Juice print reminds me of an old friend

that passed away a couple year ago.

She used to say that all the time when we were in middle school!

Lastly, I am loving (everyday) these sweet boys!

and I will tell you what I am NOT loving...

going to work in this nasty rain!

Rain Rain Go Away!

We want to go to the Range today!

XoXo

Pearl