Dear Visa, I am apologizing in advance.

Dear Visa,

I am apologizing in advance. Anthropologie launched their new bridal line this week. I am slightly obsessed. I apologize for all the gorgeous shoes I will be buying and to my future bridesmaids (hopefully in the next 20 years this line will still be there)- I am sorry for making you spend lots of money on a bridesmaids dress. But how can you say no?? They are so pretty!

Obvs, I am not getting married anytime soon. Ha.

However, I still am going to post a few of my favs:

Fav bridal gowns:

Ethereal Monarch Gown

$3,200

and the...

Eyelet Medley Sheathe

$1,000

I am also OBSESSED with these bridesmaids dresses... maybe I can convince the brides of all the weddings I'm in this summer/fall to consider them!

Twirled Sweetheart Dress

$240

and...

Beribboned Dress

$200

and of course... my favorite pair of shoes they launched:

Brocade d'Orsay heels

$350

Anyone, feel free to buy me those shoes... just for fun.. I mean my birthday is *less* than a month away... just saying!

a little PR work...

Since I've finished my internship in knoxville and moved back to Atlanta, I have been working at a wonderful boutique named K.la I have only been there for a few weeks now, but I am LOVING working there. It's fun environment, and the girls that work there are fabulous! Check out our website!

So with Valentine's Day coming up, we are having a little special at our stores! I figured why not do a little PR work on the side?

Here is our latest promotion! February 11th (tomorrow) through February 13th, receive a pair of complimentary earrings when you spend $50!

By the way Birmingham friends... we just opened a store at the Summit! Right next to FLIP! Go check it out please :)

Day Two

Day Two: Meaning behind my blog name....

Well, this one is easy. I am sweet, from Georgia and a southern belle! I originally wanted to be "sweet southern belle" but that was already taken so I settled with "sweet georgia belle"

to quote LFO... "(I) come from Georgia where the peaches grow. (I) drink lemonade and speak real slow.."

Just thought I'd leave you with a few of my favorite quotes about southern girls. Enjoy!

"Growing up Southern is a privilege, really. It's more than where you're born, it's an idea and state of mind that seems imparted at birth. It's more than loving fried chicken, sweet tea, football, and country music. it's being hospitable, devoted to front porches, magnolias, moon pies and coca-cola... and each other. We don't become Southern - we're born that way."

"When life hands you lemons... squeeze them into some sweet iced tea and thank God you were born a southern girl!"

"Southern girls are God's gift to the entire male population. There is absolutely no woman finer than one raised below the mason-dixon line and once you go southern may the good Lord help you - you never go back.” - Kenny Chesney

"A southern girl is a girl who knows full and well that she can open a door for herself but prefers for the gentleman to do it because it demonstrates a sense of respect. After all, every girl wants to be treated like a princess. We know how to make sweet tea and grits while telling you everything about any football team in the SEC. We pick our battles and fight with the heart of a pit bull while still maintaining grace and elegance. Our mystique is that of a soft-spoken, mild-mannered southern belle who could direct an army, loves her mama and will always be daddy's little girl."

"Something about a southern girl, make me feel right. In a Mississippi morning, she's an angel in flight. In a blink of an eye, she'll be out of your sight...something about a southern girl" -Amos Lee

"Southern girls know the four deadly sins: bad hair, bad manners, bad blind dates and bad dancers"

"Southern women know the joys of June, July, and August: summer tans, wide brimmed hats and adorable sandals!"

Day One

So since I slacked for a few days (I am blaming my crazy life and weird work schedule).. I am just now starting the blog challenge!

Introduce yourself: My name is Mallory and I am a sweet Georgia belle! I am a recent college graduate trying to find a job in my field while enjoying being back where I belong :)

Recent picture: It's from December, that counts right? One of my favorites is in it! How could I not share it??

15 interesting facts:..... I can't promise that these are interesting, but they are facts!...

1. My heart belongs to Maine. If you know me or have remotely talked to me at least once, you know this fact.

2. I make AMAZING whoopie pies. And yes, amazing.

3. My favorite animal is a giraffe.

4. The last few years I have celebrated every birthday in Disney World with my mom- we have dinner with Winnie the Pooh!

5. Lilly Pulitzer. enough said!

6. I still have my baby blanket & a doll that HAS to be in the bed with me when I sleep at night. Yes, I realize that I am 22 years old.

7. I love to speak or read French. Anytime, all the time

8. I collect koozies. I have probably around 50. Feel free to add to my collection!

9. Besides Maine, the hospital is where I feel most at home. I miss my sweet patients and I'm ready to be back in the hospital setting!

10. I have 2 birth marks- one on my back called a "strawberry" and one in between my little toes.

11. My sister is my hero. I don't know what I would do without her. I love my sissy.

12. One of my hobbies is scrapbooking. I feel like Martha Stewart and I love it!

13. I want to move to London or Paris or even NYC, but I am too scared to do it alone!

14. I only like to eat the claws of a lobster. Eating the tail grosses me out!

15. I love my friends and family more than anything. I am so thankful to have a Father who loves me unconditionally!

30 days.

So I've decided to get back into blogging, I am going to do the 30 day challenge. I have several other blogging friends who are doing this challenge so I've decided to join myself!

Stay tuned!

Day 1-Introduce yourself, recent picture, 15 interesting facts
Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name
Day 3-Your first love
Day 4-Your parents
Day 5-Your siblings
Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7-Favorite movies
Day 8-A place you've traveled to
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Day 11-Favorite tv shows
Day 12-What you believe
Day 13-Goals
Day 14-A picture you love
Day 15-Bible verse
Day 16-Dream house
Day 17-Something you're looking forward to
Day 18-Something you regret
Day 19-Something you miss
Day 20-Nicknames
Day 21-Picture of yourself
Day 22-Favorite city
Day 23-Favorite vacation
Day 24-Something you've learned
Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs
Day 26-Picture of your family
Day 27-Pets
Day 28-Something that stresses you out
Day 29-3 Wishes
Day 30-a picture

I'm a slacker

So lately, I've been a blogger slacker and I apologize for that. Between work, snow days and other random events that have happened recently, blogging was the last thing on my mind.

I will try to be better at it. Maybe?

So to get back into the swing of things, one of my favorite people ever, a sweet former nanny, has tagged me in a post to repost. So I am tagging this lovely southern G.R.I.T.S. to post it next! So here we go!

Your favorite qualities in a woman:

A woman who is comfortable enough with herself and able to give all control over to the LORD. One of my favorite quotes defines how I feel perfectly: "A woman's heart should be so lost in God that a man needs to seek Him in order to find her."

Your chief characteristic:

Compassion. I have a strong drive and desire to help others. Especially in the medical field.

What you appreciate the most in your friends:

Their faithfulness and the fact that they are still my friend through everything.

Your idea of happiness:

MAINE.

Sailing, whoopie pies, lobstuh, family, kayaking, the eggemoggin, blueberries, moose, vegetable gardens, blueberries for sal, friends, markel ball, front porches...

Your idea of misery:

A world without Lilly Pulitzer

If not yourself, who would you be:

Obviously not myself!

Where would you like to live:

Where I am right now.

Your favourite colour and flower.

Baby blue & lillies.

Your favorite heroines in fiction:

I honestly don't even know

Your favorite painters and composers:

Monet.

Your heroes/heroines in real life:

My parents and my grandmother, Consuelo.

What characters in history do you most dislike:

All the bad/evil ones, duh.

Your favorite food and drink:

Sushi & peach sangria. (Not at the same time of course)

What I hate the most:

Being late.

World history characters I hate the most:

Didn't I already answer this question?

The military event I admire the most:

Independence Day.

The natural talent I’d like to be gifted with:

Singing. I wish I could sing!

What is your present state of mind:

Exhausted- mentally and physically.

& my heart turns violently inside of my chest

These last few weeks have been filled with emotion and my heart has been heavy. I just wanted to share a song and a few verses that have been on my mind.

Enjoy.

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4

"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14

"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him." Psalm 107:1

"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but its the LORD's purpose that prevails..." Proverbs 19:21