Day Three: My First Love

Day Three: My First Love.

This one is EASY.

Maine.

I love EVERYTHING about Maine. The smell of our house, our neighbors, playing on the rock beach, eating lobstuh and whoopie pies, having popovers at Jordan Pond sailing, the bats in our attic, etc.

(popovers at Jordan Pond House)

just a little humor (with a splash of truth)

I found this quote on a friend's facebook and it made my day... enjoy!

"HERE'S MY PHILOSOPHY ON DATING. It's important to have somebody that can make you laugh, somebody you can trust, somebody that, y'know, turns you on... And it's really, really important that these three people DON'T know each other."

Weekend Recap

So this past weekend was filled with food, fun, old friends, STEP SING, and getting sick... but it was all worth it!

Friday night, after getting off work, I headed to Birmingham! I started off my night having dinner with my sissy

Then went to the Free with Laura and Nikki. I think Nikki has all the pics from that night but the night could not have been successful without the occasional arrest outside of the Funk... and yes Nikki, it was LATE.

Saturday night was STEP SING! If you have been living under a rock or just didn't go to Samford, watch this video that explains step sing... maybe you'll understand how fun and competitive this is every year!

Also.... this was the fabulous group that I went to watch Step Sing with!

The winners were:

Sweepstakes: Dudes-A-Plenty (big surprise there.. not)

1st runner up: University Ministries

2nd runner up: Pi Kappa Phi

... honestly I think Pi Kapp should have won.. just saying. My lovely Phi Mu sisters rocked it! I sadly could not find a video to upload, the ones on facebook would not transfer over. As soon as I can figure it out, I will post it!

Sunday night: I went to dinner with the lovely April and our friend Tom. We ate at Wahoo in Decatur. It was delicious! After dinner, April and I went to see Drew and Ellie Holcomb play at Eddie's Attic.

Overall, a fabulous and lovely weekend. (minus getting sick and losing my voice)

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!