Thursday, June 12, 2014

#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
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!

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!

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.

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!

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."









Monday, June 2, 2014

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


Thursday, May 22, 2014

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.


Perfect gift for the Bride to be

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!

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!

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

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!

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

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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!


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 :)


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.


This girl's style is perfection!
I adore the outfits and pops of color that she puts together.
Definitely one of my style inspirations.

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 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!


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


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

You did me dirty Kate...

As many of you know we were greeted with a
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!

This is such a great weekend bag! So spacious!
This is normally $148 but seriously $59... I die.

Get. In. My. Ears.
Normally $48 and now only $19.

If there was a perfect bracelet award... this would win the oscar.
Normally $78 now $29.

Here is my one warning: Kate Spade bangles are highly addictive. Like really highly.
This perfect little nugget is regularly $78 but now $39.

Pink. Lace. Perfection.
Normally $298 now $99!
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





Monday, May 19, 2014

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, May 16, 2014

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!

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