I'm Back!

I'm back from a very long bloggy break! The past two weeks have been very busy for us! We have been in New Jersey, visiting family, and to Pennsylvania to the Lilly Wearhouse sale, and in Virginia visiting my dear friend, Joni. But let's be clear- traveling with two young children for 10 days is NO vacation!
The wearhouse sale was wonderful! We got there on the first day, Wednesday, about 11 am. There was a line to get in, but it moved surprisingly fast. (Maybe I was just so excited that time flew by!) It was so nice to see so many Lilly lovers in one place, and everyone was in such a good mood! I had no idea what to expect, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! There was a wonderful selection of dresses, shorts, bathing suits, and accessories. By the time we got there, however, all the $40 Murfee Scarves were gone! There was a big selection of men's bathing suits, which my husband got two of. (yes, he is a Lilly lover, too!) I purchased three dresses, one pair of shorts, the cinch one-piece bathing suit (the one I blogged about), a skirt, and two dress for my daughter. I also purchased some stationary items and keychains. I have to say, the Lilly employees are the best! They are the most friendly group, and so incredibly helpful! Oh, and Janie is gorgeous and a little ray of sunshine!!! Bottom line is, I will defiantly return in the fall! Just not with TWO little ones!! I missed you all!!

Bathing Suit Season

Since I was pregnant last summer, I didn't get to buy a cute bathing suit; just a maternity one (ugh!) I fell in love with this one the minute I saw it! It's Lilly, it's toile, and it's got removeable straps. How much more perfect can you get?! The problem is, my husband disagrees. He does NOT want me to wear a one-piece, even though that's what I feel most comfortable in. He says it's old-ladyish. So I need some advice- what do you guys think?

Picture Day

So today was picture day at Miss Priss' preschool. Of course she wanted to wear Lilly, and of course, I wanted her to also. She looked adorable, but I wanted her to wear this cute pink ring that matched her dress. You wouldn't believe what my four year-old said. Me: "Why don't you wear this cute pink ring that matches your dress?" Miss Priss: "No! I don't wear fake jewelry anymore!" Oh. Well excuse me! I'm 27 and I still wear some fake jewelry! Have I created a monster?!!!

The Very Preppy Caterpillar

In my pre-school class we have been learning all about spring, and reading Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." So for our craft, naturally, we made caterpillars! Imagine my delight when my daughter chose to do hers pink and green! (It was a very proud moment for me!) When I asked her why she chose those colors, she responded "because they are Lilly colors!" So instead of a very hungry Caterpillar, we made a very "preppy" Caterpillar!

PS- don't forget to enter my giveaway, it ends AT 6PM tommorrow!

My First Giveaway!!!!

I've been blogging now for 2 1/2 months, and absolutely loving it! I have connected with so many nice people, and read so many wonderful blogs. I thought it was time for me to do my first giveaway!!!! So to show my readers how much I appreciate them, one lucky reader will win a Lilly Pulitzer "Crabtastic" picture frame! I have one of my own and it is adorable!

There are two ways to enter:
1. Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment. (One entry)
If you are already a follower, just leave a comment saying you are!
2. Do a post on your blog about this giveaway. (One entry)

Your chance to enter this giveaway ends Friday, April 16th, at 6pm. Winner will be chosen then, and the frame will be shipped the next day.

GOOD LUCK!

My wish list

I thought it would be fun to put a little list together of what I would buy if I were rich and could buy anything I desired (I'm not and I can't)! First on my list would be a Lilly Pulitzer golf cart (for cruising around our neighboorhood at the beach), a David Yurman Morganite ring (just a mere $2650, ha!) A Bottega Veneta pink tote,
A Lilly Pulitzer Linda Marie dress, Lilly Pulitzer Later Gator Sandals, A OndadeMar Morrocan cover-up, And last, but certainly not least, the Lilly Pulitzer Treasure Chest quilt and bed set! Realistically, none of these things are in my budget right now, but it's nice to dream!

I need this......

OMG, when I saw this I just about fell out of my seat! Lilly has made a bike! I really need this, but unfortunately I don't think the hubby will share in my enthusiasm! I can still dream, right? Check it out for yourself on Lilly's website under new arrivals.

Giveaway!!!

I just found a great giveaway at the cutest blog ever! If you haven't checked out the Prissy and Preppy Flamingo yet, you must check it out now!! She is giving away a custom Lilly needlepoint keychain to one lucky reader! They are simply adorable! You must enter now!!!!

Lilly Animal Crackers

By now I'm sure you all have heard about Lilly Pulitzer's collaboration with Barnum's animal crackers. They are so cute I can't hardly stand it! I have searched every grocery store in my town and still cannot find them! I want to have a Lilly birthday party for my little girl this fall and these would be perfect for favors!!! I would love to hear if anyone else has found them or seen them anywhere!

Nails!

I have recently discovered what is quite possibly my favorite polish color ever! I have always been a fan of O.P.I., but lately their color collections have been so dark and dull. I was looking for something bright, happy, and pinkish. I found it! Not only is it the perfect color, it has the cutest name, "Elephantastic Pink"! I was sold. It also matches perfectly with my "Out to lunch Moonglow" dress!

A Very Lilly Bathroom

I recently gave Miss Priss' bathroom a "Lilly" makeover! It looks so adorable, I wish it was my bathroom! (I'm secretly a kid at heart!) We got the turtle wall decals from Lilly, which in my opinion, just make the bathroom! They were so super easy to put up, so easy I didn't even have to ask for my husbands help! (I'm a little challenged when it comes to hanging stuff). I had the Lilly shower curtain and trash can from when I was in high school and decided to pull it out. Making over her bathroom has made such a big difference, I can't help but be happy when I walk in there!

Pandamonium!

This year my husband was out of town at the Miami Boat Show on Valentines Day. Normally we don't really do Valentines gifts for each other, and I thought this year was no different. Well, on Valentine's he told me he had ordered something but it had not arrived yet. It arrived Friday! I was so thrilled to find the new Pandamonium shift dress by Lilly! Let me tell you, this dress is absolutely gorgeous in person! If you have been considering it, let me assure you that you will not be disappointed! Plus, it makes me feel good that part of this purchase went to the World Wildlife Fund! Thanks so much hubby!

Seriously, you know you're obssessed when even your dog wears Lilly!