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Melissa
I am a mom blessed with 3 sons with a passion for pink!
Interests: gardening, homemaking, shopping, fashion, pilates, photograpy, monograms, reading, books, family, god, exercising, decorating, pearls, lilly pulitzer, westies, stationery, gift giving, my boy's sports, j crew, preppy, pink & green
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a load of photos taken on my iphone ... instagram throw back thursday .. griff preppy paper designs order for a nautical baby boy shower new spring lilly prints new spring lilly dresses .. i am in love with the... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2013 at create the life you love
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Once again .. I have been absent from blogging. Just so little time to do so. I also love instagram (I am not sure how to link it here, melissa caligiuri) .. and have been 'hanging out' more there then... Continue reading
Posted Jan 30, 2013 at create the life you love
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Lilly Resort! I am way behind in post this .. the first shipment of spring will be out in just 2 weeks! Some of my favorites and currently in my closet.. I absolutely LOVE the Wilda Dress and have it... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2013 at create the life you love
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Wishing you all much love, happiness and blessings in the new year! Since I am so very behind here on my blog, I am once again going to post my iphone and instagram photos. I met my sister in law... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2013 at create the life you love
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Hope you all had a wondeful Christmas day. We certainly did here at our home. I am hoping to catch up here on my blog soon .. working retail over the holidays has kept me very busy!! Continue reading
Posted Dec 26, 2012 at create the life you love
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This time up to Washington & Lee University in Virginia. Such a beautiful campus. The boys all on their ipads at the airport My sweet friend (and travel buddy) Michelle and Reid Once again, all the photos were taken with... Continue reading
Posted Dec 9, 2012 at create the life you love
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Just returned home after a 4 day trip to Philadelphia with Griff .. lacrosse with a bit of shopping & sight seeing. The only photos I took were with my iphone (this seems to be happening more & more). These... Continue reading
Posted Nov 20, 2012 at create the life you love
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Once again .. long time, no post. Trying to catch up here with lots of instagram and iphone photos. Halloween gift for my goddaughter. I am actually gift wrapping for many locals now and already have Christmas gifts. Wish I... Continue reading
Posted Nov 11, 2012 at create the life you love
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I was so pleased when I heard (only the day before since it was not highly publicized) that Ann Romney was visiting Winter Park for a rally, 'Women for Mitt'. She was accompanied by one of her daughter in laws... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2012 at create the life you love
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I completely forgot to post about my little 'hotty toddy' craft that I made for the Ole Miss game a few weeks ago. They were such a huge hit in The Grove. So many stopped and asked about them. I... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2012 at create the life you love
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My book club recently read Gone Girl and it was crazy, but good. A real page turner and hard to put down. The ending was a disappointment to me .. maybe a sequel is in the making? Funny story ..... Continue reading
Posted Oct 20, 2012 at create the life you love
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We had the best weekend in Oxford. Even though Connor has graduated, we planned our usual fall trip to Ole Miss for the Ole Miss / Auburn game. Connor traveled from Atlanta to meet us (with his girl friend). Beautiful... Continue reading
Posted Oct 18, 2012 at create the life you love
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We have a new driver in the house! Continue reading
Posted Oct 10, 2012 at create the life you love
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Our country club hosted an American Doll brunch (a few weeks back) and I was delighted to take my goddaughter. Such a fun time .. I love AG dolls and have loved giving Bridget the dolls and accessories over the... Continue reading
Posted Oct 9, 2012 at create the life you love
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Once again I am behind in updating .. I'm a working girl! (and still loving my job at Lilly) Dan and I flew up to Atlanta a few weekends ago to visit Connor in his hew home town. He just... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2012 at create the life you love
Only 6 entries for the toppers .. and the winner was RUTH! Congratulations and Hotty Toddy! email me with your address please Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2012 at create the life you love
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So .. how about a giveaway? A set of 12 toppers, as seen in my etsy shop .. the team of your choice! (sorry, my Ole Miss picture is so bad!) Just comment here with your favorite team. The drawing... Continue reading
Posted Sep 3, 2012 at create the life you love
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The new Lilly Florida Murfee scarf .. party! The murfee is also available is these other states: N Carlolina, S Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia Continue reading
Posted Aug 27, 2012 at create the life you love
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Last weekend we went when down to the Ritz Carlton for a little getaway. A nice dinner on Friday evening and spa day on Saturday. Griff (being goofy) and friends spent the day Saturday .. lunch and swimming Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2012 at create the life you love
Jeez .. over the past few days, I received a zillion span comments. Mostly from Nike and the others written in chinese, so I have no idea who there are from, not do I care. Not sure what to do... Continue reading
Posted Aug 22, 2012 at create the life you love
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A few weeks ago, DCal and Griff went down to Islamorada in the Florida Keys with another father & son (they also brought another friend). A fishing trip. I have to admit, I was a bit jealous. The Cheeca Lodge... Continue reading
Posted Aug 19, 2012 at create the life you love
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These necklaces have really been popular this summer. I bought my first one from J. Crew (white) .. but since have found them on ebay and etsy at a fraction of the cost! I could kick myself for paying $150!!... Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2012 at create the life you love
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Way behind here, but wanted to post about our weekend getaway to NYC. DCal and I spent a nice 4 days in Manhattan. Griff was away at a lacrosse camp (in Delaware) and Connor starting his new job in Atlanta.... Continue reading
Posted Jul 31, 2012 at create the life you love
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I haven't mentioned my boys much lately (with the exception of Griff, but much less of him too) .. Lord knows they would die if they knew I was 'talking' about them! I lasted posted about #2 graduating from Ole... Continue reading
Posted Jul 25, 2012 at create the life you love