I’ve Been Made!!


‘Yo. You talkin’ to me… missies’?

Because if you are, I’d like to thank Preppy 101 of All Things Southern and Preppy and Sweet Southern Prep for the fun Preppy Mafia tag that originated on Beth Dunn’s blog, Social Climbers. I feel honored to receive this tag from my southern belle friends!
How fun!

Here are my answers to the official questions:

1. Who is your style icon? Princess Grace and my Audrey look-alike friend, Suzi.
2. What is your favorite socialite lit book? It’s currently a Dolley Madison Biography. America’s premier socialite.
3. Favorite party theme? Exotic Island Fantasy. Drinks with pink umbrellas, tiki decorations, appropriate Tommy Bahama island attire, silly games and island music.
4. Go to Halloween costume? Embarrassed to say but with Mr. PM’s cow costume, I am his Jersey Maid girl complete with blond braids and milk bottle prop. It’s a best costume winner, believe it or not. What can I say? It moooves me!
5. Extravagance you cannot live without? Sparkly cuff bracelets, lip gloss and music wherever I go.
6. Living person you admire? My MIL. At 87, she is constantly learning, is more techno savvy than I and values her independence. She is incredible.
7. Greatest Fear? I cannot say. I believe in not putting that out into the universe, either verbally or in written form.
8. Trait you deplore in yourself? Worrying, fretting, not trusting in the universal plan.
9. Which talent would you most like to have? It’s a tie ~ singing, playing the piano and the ability to draw.
10. Greatest Achievement? Raising two wonderful boys to manhood who are considerate, honest, caring and conscientious gentlemen who are well-mannered. They will always open a door for a lady and hold the door for others. I am hoping they remember to take the position of walking closest to the street when accompanying said ladies on a sidewalk stroll. 🙂


I tag:

The Posh Mommas

Lily Lemontree
Powderpuffs n Pearls
The Life of A Suburban Princess
North of 25A

Spread the love of the classic style and post your answers and tag others.
The more the preppier… “…one turned up collar at a time”. 🙂

Flower Cupcakes

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Preppy Cheesecake!

Oh yum! Madras Cheesecake. By Isaac Mizrahi and Juniors

My LA

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My Green Flash List

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Flashback Friday!

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Channeling January Jones

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A Nephew’s Wedding In Scottsdale

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Decorated Bunny Cookies

decorated bunny cookies

She’s a pretty young thing.She likes mascara and pedicures as you can see. One became two. (Don’t they make a cute couple?) And two became three. All happy in the Bunny family. Thank you to everyone who ordered Bunny Cookies! My kitchen was hopping with excitement and sweet aromas. I am popping them into the mail today and tomorrow. I have added a small handmade card with each of your orders. The cookies will stay fresh until after Easter if… [Read More]

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