We Found a Place!

Sorry I have been MIA for a few days... but this weekend was busy busy busy! The future hubby and I embarked on the home search Friday afternoon. The agent that his mom put us in contact with was absolutely no help! He was a very sweet man but only showed us one house! Instead he simply drove us around, showing us different apartment buildings (even though we told he we were interested in houses). So, Saturday, we had to scramble a bit and went to apartment building after apartment building. We decided on a cute one right by future hubby's new office. It has two full bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a loft, which I think we are going to make a den/reading area. What I am most excited about is the dishwasher! The house we live in right now does not have one and that has been a bit annoying. There is also a washer and dryer, the only thing I said I HAD to have :) Though all of this has been very stressful I'm looking forward to decorating a new place. The only annoying this is that the kitchen counter tops are a very dark red/burgundy... Since our kitchen here used to be red & black I'll just pull out all of that decorative stuff. I will be sad to see my pink kitchen aid put into the cabinet and my sage green toile/polka dot valances not hung :(. The next quest for me is to find a job! Hopefully, that ill occur sooner than later! Overall, I think the move will be good for us. It is also nice that out building has a pool that we will be able to use, just in time for Summer! I also sent out our wedding invitations yesterday! I know it is a bit early but I'm worried that people are going to take their time responding and so I wanted to safe-guard myself from having to call a week or two before! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Now if only the weather would turn around, then it will truly feel like Spring :)
xoxo,
Pink Peonies & Pearls

Wonderful Giveaway!

Here is another amazing giveaway! Shasta over at Bergdrof Blondes is hosting a fabulous giveaway! She is giving away a Clarisonic facial brush system! Head on over and check it out! Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

xoxo
Pink Peonies & Pearls

Comments

I'm still getting used to the whole blog thing...I'm confused when it comes to comments. At first, when I received comments, I would respond on my own blog. I don't know if there is a way to respond to people's comments (other than in the same comment section). I guess the real question I'm asking is, what is blog etiquette? I know this may sound dumb, but I don't want to offend anyone and I really appreciate everyone's comments!

xoxo,
Pink Peonies & Pearls

Just Another Day

After selling a few things at Plato's closet today, I ran over to T.J. Max! They did not have a ton of Lilly not any J. crew shoes (as I have been hearing about). I did pick up a simple Lilly white polo halter, which I think will look cute with jeans and some of my Lilly skirts! I did see a ton of vineyard vines pieces! They had all sorts of shorts and capris (nothing in my size sadly). They also had a lot of polos. I don't own any of their polos, I was wondering, do they fit like Ralph Lauren's do? Also, do they keep their color and all of that good stuff? After running to T.J's I stopped at Red Lobster and got the future hubby some biscuits (he loves them)! I know they are not the best for him but I figured that dropping them off at his office would be a special treat, especially since he has been so stressed with the new job and move! He loved them of course and I returned home to more packing... We also got a quote from a moving company today, this is all really happening. I don't really think it will all be completely real to me until I see this house empty, then it will FULLY sink in. Another good thing that has come out of the move is that we are going to me parents for Easter (since we will be close looking at houses)!!!

xoxo,
Pink Peonies & Pearls

Lilly Pulitzer Pattern History

This is a very random question but...does anyone know if there is a website where you can see different Lilly Pulitzer patterns and the year the year the were from? I know Vera Bradley has something similar to this, that is what made me think of it. I'm just curious to know when some of the patterns were created etc... If anyone has any idea where I could find some information like this, it would be lovely!

xoxo,
Pink Peonies & Pearls

Beyond Stressed!

I'm beyond stressed right now! So a I previously told everyone future hubby and I are moving... NEXT SATURDAY! We spent the weekend packing, running to target to get storage bins/tap and packing some more. Amongst the snow filled skies (it's April, come on now) I have been packing some more. Future hubby arranged for the movers while at work today so amongst juggling two jobs now (the old and new) he has been arranging for out entire lives to be moved as well. Good new! We found an adorable house via our agent that we are going to see this Saturday. I'm hoping this will be it! It looks perfect! Three bedrooms, 1.5 bath, a deck and a fenced in yard for our little baby, Stella! I hope it lives up to the pictures! If so, we will probably sign the lease right there on the spot! We are in such a time crunch right now that if it is cute and I feel, "our style" it will be a done deal! Sorry for ranting about this, I have been so stressed and needed to get this off of my chest. I will keep you all updated on out new home :) ALSO, thank you to Nautical by Nature and L. Whelan Designs for my adorable Lilly luggage tag! It looks great on my Vera duffel, I will be sure to post a picture soon! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

xoxo,
Pink Peonies & Pearls

Spring Has Spring!

I snagged this little beauty last night on Ebay! Oh how I can't wait for warm weather! I'm getting tired of having to bundle up to just set foot outside. Hopefully I'll be able to wear this in no time :) Other than that...future hubby and I are moving! Future hubby was offered a wonderful job and gave his two weeks notice yesterday. He has been a bit stressed lately because of it all, which has then made me stressed as well. This weekend we plan on packing since his new boss wants him out there by the 19th. Oh jeez we have some work ahead of us! Next weekend we have to look for a house/apartment/townhouse to live in. It is all a lot of work but I am super excited to redecorate. As of right now we only have two bedrooms and one bath, we are hoping to extend that to three and two! Maybe..if I'm lucky we will also have walk in closets?! Or maybe, just maybe, the third bedroom could be a closet! In all actuality it will probably be an office for future hubby but a girl can hope! What I am most excited about is that we will be much closer to our families! With all of the wedding stuff coming up (bridal shower, marriage license, etc...) it will be nice to make the drive in about an hour and a half! All in all this is an excellent opportunity for the future hubby and of course I will support him! Hopefully, I will be able to find a job out there too!

xoxo,
Pink Peonies & Pearls

Another Lilly ?

Hello everyone! So I have another Lilly question...Is it true that the girls sizes 14 & 16 correlate to a women's 0 & 2? Just curious! If this little rumor I have heard is true, that would be wonderful! Hope everyone is having a fabulous Spring day :)

The Rings Arrived

The monogram rings I ordered, arrived yesterday! They are lovely and were packaged so well! Each ring was wrapped in tissue paper, in an adorable tin and placed inside a pretty light pink organza bag! I ordered the rings Sunday and they arrived at my doorstep three days later! What exceptional service Lauren Nicole Gifts offers! Thank you again, they are wonderful!

xoxo,
Pink Peonies & Pearls