James Farmer, Southern Gentleman

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon in Perry, Georgia featuring James Farmer as the Speaker.  James is a professional gardener, floral and interior designer, cook, and lifestyle expert.  He is the author of several books which I have written about on this blog.  He is also an editor-at-large for Southern Living Magazine.

James kept all the ladies laughing out loud and nodding their heads in agreement with all his Southern stories...memories of times growing up in the South...reminding us all of times with our mamas, sisters, and Southern lady friends!

The dining room of the Houston Lake Country Club was decorated with a garden theme...

Mimosas and Bloody Marys were served...

Each table featured a garden-style centerpiece...

As expected, the food was delicious!

Since I already have all of James' books, I pre-ordered his new book "A Time to Celebrate."  It will be out in September and will feature recipes, entertaining, and Southern stories.  James can set a pretty table y'all!

I wore my Lilly Pulitzer 'Ten Ton Bouquet' shift with orange Revas, a bee-charmed Bosom Buddy Bag, and a darling pearl necklace with a bee charm, by B The Collection.

Coordinating my Gift Wrap with my Outfit!

Yes, I'm matchy matchy all the time...I even match my gift wrap to my outfit!  Today I'm wearing a Lilly Pulitzer skirt in one of my favorite patterns...'Taboo'.

I adorned the package with pink gibbon ribbon and the the monogrammed gift tag {available from Melissa Caligiuri}.

My gift wrapping center is full of preppy wrap and I have much more behind the office closet doors...toiles, cheetah print, polka dots, et cetera.  Presentation is everything and I love to make my gifts look cute and match/coordinate with my outfit!

Melissa Caligiuri makes the cutest gift tags and her gifts are always so precious!

I adore this gift wrap presentation she did during Christmas!

Lifeguard Press has some Lilly Pulitzer gift wrap in several patterns...a must have to coordinate with your Lilly outfits and accessories!

"Here's What I Wore" today...The skirt is Lilly in the 'Taboo' pattern, paired with a pink Lilly tee, and a J Crew cardi.

Bosom Buddy Bag...with a pink bow and a gator!

Gold cutout monogrammed necklace and earrings.  I've had this set for over 15 years and it's still one of my favorites!

'Pink Orchid' Tory Burch Revas.

Thank you for visiting with me today!  Remember, it's better to give than to receive...make it special!

Celebrating Miss Janice Day!

That's what husband calls it-- "Miss Janice Day"! It's my birthday and I'm celebrating...it'all about ME! Cards, presents, facebook birthday wishes, e-mails, texts, happy birthday tweets, a cute dress, a cute pocketbook, dinner, cake & ice cream...and pink champagne! Ooh la la! Everyday should be "Miss Janice Day"!

"HERE'S WHAT I WORE" My dress is the 'Carolina Cup' style designed especially for moi, by Annabelle Laroque.
The silk monogrammed sash sealed the deal on this dress for me!

I carried a 'Bosom Buddy Bag' available from The Pink Daisy. The pink and lime green sandals are by Jack Rogers. I wore my pearl necklace and pearl stud earrings along with my rollring wedding band by Cartier. My lipstick was 'Laser Pink' by Chanel, my pedicure was 'Lovie Dovie' by Essie, and my fragrance of choice for the evening was 'Mademoiselle' by Chanel. My iPhone cover was lime green and my ponytail was adorned with a Chanel barrette.
I first saw these precious pocketbooks in the March/April issue of Southern Lady Magazine and just knew I had to have one...the 'Bosom Buddy Bag' from The Pink Daisy.

After a fabulous dinner out, we enjoyed desserts with pink champagne!

The birthday-scape on the sidebar in the dining room...

Starbucks Birthday Cake Mini Doughnuts...Have y'all tried these yet? The are mini vanilla doughnuts topped with pink vanilla icing and white sprinkles...just the right size and so perfect with vanilla ice cream! And...they are so cute!

Little tiny birthday cake doughnuts! I declare:)

The polka dot dessert plates are by Rosanna...from a long time ago.
Feathered party hats scattered around...on the head after a couple of glasses of champagne!!!
Birthday toast...pink champagne served from Waterford 'Alaina' goblets...

Happy Birthday linen:)

My BFF Teresa Jane came through with some cute birthday loot:)

Lilly Pulitzer croakies in the 'Later Gator' pattern...

The most precious lunchbox ever by Lilly, also in the 'Later Gator' pattern...

A much needed laptop case by Lilly in the 'Floaters' pattern...

And...my own personal DVD of the "THE ROYAL WEDDING"! Okay, probably gonna be watching this again for 6th time this weekend!!!

Thank you for visiting with me tonight! I'm off to bed soon so that I may get up early and run...practicing for my race to the courthouse steps of the Casey Anthony trial!