Tee Time at the Augusta National

It's time!  The Masters Golf Tournament starts this coming Monday, April 8th and ends on Sunday, April 14th.  I'm looking forward to the tournament, but since we are celebrating my Mama's big birthday, I will be watching very closely on TV.  Will Tiger win a 5th green jacket?

Masters badges have changed over the years...from paper to plastic and I am very proud of my collection, which dates back to the 60's! 

Shame on me...I haven't gotten around to getting these framed yet.  Must do!!!

This year the Masters badge is very different from those in the past, depicting a golfer putting on the 11th green.

Hmmm, I must say that this badge is not a favorite of mine.  I like the ones featuring the clubhouse, azaleas, and golfers.  But the people at the Augusta National didn't ask for my opinion:)

  If you don't already have a badge, good luck getting one!  These are the most coveted and toughest tickets in all of sports to get.

 If you are lucky enough to be heading to Augusta next week, Golf Digest has put together an "Insider's Guide to Masters Week." You'll want to read about the best places to sit and watch the tournament, places to stay, ideas for "Masters loot" to take home, etc.

Of course, being a native of Augusta, I have a short list of my own favorite spots.

Topping the list and must-do when I go home to Augusta is Sconyer's Bar-B-Que.  The best.  Make a note though, they are only open for business on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  {It is located off exit 27 of the Bobby Jones Expressway}.  A must-do if you visit Augusta!  Thank me later.

For some good Southern fried chicken and all the Southern side dishes, eat at the Wife Saver.  Make sure you get extra biscuits.  There are several locations around Richmond County and if you are brave enough to fight the traffic, try the one at 3316 Washington Road.  Again, thank me later!

For your shopping and dining pleasure, stop in at Surrey Center, located on the corner of Highland Avenue and Berckmans Road.  Lots of cute shops and good restaurants.

While you are cruising Washington Road, drive through Krispy Kreme at 2866 Washington Road...it's a tradition y'all!

 People are always asking me if children are allowed inside the Augusta National.  There are no specific age restrictions for children...guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children and you can bet that "hooligan behavior" will not be tolerated.  The price for such?  Your badge.  That's right.  The Pinkertons will take away your badge in a New York minute.  Best be behaving youngins!

Fans ages 8-16 can attend free when accompanied by an accredited patron on tournament days--limit of one child per patron.

There is a fabulous book out right now, "Badges, Egg Salad, and Green Jackets."  I'm obsessed with the title, I just love it!

This book was written by Georgia native Julie Alfriend Ferris and was written for children, but is perfect for all ages.  Ms. Ferris captures the rich history and traditions of the Masters Tournament from A to Z.

A is for Augusta National Golf Club and B is for Badges.

E is for Egg Salad Sandwiches.

You can read more about my Masters celebrations here.  The Masters...a tradition like no other.

Welcome To My New Front Porch!

I told y'all I was gonna paint the house yellow and I love the color--it's Benjamin Moore 'Humblegold Yellow'.  I've just replanted the front gardens so the plants and flowers are itty bitty.

I am embracing my Florida lifestyle, so flamingos are scattered everywhere!

Yes ma'am, I put these darling little babies out front!

The new porch gate has been installed...

It's "Flip Flop Season" y'all!

A bright-colored wreath was mandatory!

Flamingos and Flip Flops...

I painted the old bench a sweet blue and had some pillows made using the Lilly 'Hotty Pink First Impression' fabric...

I ended up using blue, pink, and yellow as my colors on the porch.

The cute flamingo pillow is from my BJ Joy...she found it at Ikea.

Seashells displayed on a HomeGoods find.

Last night we enjoyed Happy Hour, aka "Merlot Hour" on the porch.

Crap dip and cheeseball appetizers...

This was my view as the sun began to set over Florida.

The table set for supper--with pink, white, and blue.

The Lilly 'Hotty Pink First Impression' napkins were custom-made and adorned with light blue seahorse napkin rings.

Monogram mania!

My new rule for sipping beverages on the front porch!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter weekend y'all!

Tonight I attended church for the Good Friday Liturgy.  It was a very somber service marking the crucifixion of Jesus.  The choir presented an awesome performance of the 'Requiem' by Gabriel Faure.

I'm looking forward to Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ! 

St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Stuart, Florida

It's Springtime and I'm happy to be wearing my bright Lilly shifts.  This is an old one in the 'Spring Fling' pattern.  Love that it has lace around the neckline and pockets, and of course, bows at the hemline!  

Outfit of the Day...Good Friday.


Gotta get these peeps out of my house.  Lord, they are fattening.  Peeps are my favorite Easter treats and pink & green peeps are just too cute!

Peeps!

Sunday, I'll be preparing a meal for 15 people!  Maybe some bunny bread:)

Easter Bunny Bread!

Now this is tempting me!

Easter Basket Cocktail!

I wish you a happy weekend and hope that you will celebrate the true meaning of Easter!

Moziah Bridges, Kidpreneur

Growing up, I thought I was a Kidpreneur.  I would go around the neighborhood painting mailbox flags red for 25 cents...then go back to repaint them when they faded.

Well, I would like to introduce to y'all a genuine Kidpreneur...a dapper little boy named Moziah.  He lives in Memphis, Tennessee and is the owner of Mo's Bows Memphis.  Two years ago at the age of 9, he started his own company selling his handmade bow ties.

Precious.  He is just precious!  I love that he loves to dress up and look sharp.

Here is Mo at 4 years of age...already a smart little dresser!

Mo says on his website "You will always find me looking good whether I'm going somewhere or not."  Lord have mercy, he is cute!

How did this young boy get started?  At the age of 9, his grandmother gave him his first sewing machine and showed him how to make bow ties from scrap material.

Mo started out selling his bow ties to older men in the neighborhood and kids at school.  He always carries his metal case full of bow tie samples.

He is just too adorable!  He has been on the Steve Harvey show, written up in The Commercial Appeal, R.s.v.p. magazine, and many other publications.  Of course he has his own website Mo's Bows Memphis, his own Facebook page, Twitter, and sells his ties online at his Etsy store.

Here are just a few of the cute bow ties he offers...

Orange gingham.

Green with dots!

Southern Universities

This bow tie is named "Laugh Out Loud"

Another cute design "aMAZing Noir"

"Designing a colorful bow tie is just  part of my vision to make the world a fun and happy place."

~Moziah Bridges

iPhone Cases...For Every Outfit!

Y'all know I like to match my iphone case to my outfit.  This is my collection which I love, but I must say that it's getting harder and harder to keep up.  Each time I get an upgrade phone I have to get rid of the cases.  Right now I have the iPhone 4 and when and IF I upgrade to the 5, I won't be able to use any of these.  Boo hiss on that.

I keep them in my closet and each one is paired with outfits listed in my "Wardrobe Inventory" book.

I really want this Louis Vuitton case, but for $315?

Totally obsessed with this cute chinoiserie case for $58...with my monogram, of course!

To be honest, my soft-gel cases are the easiest ones to get on and off of the phone.  The hard-shell cases are very difficult to attach and I'm always afraid of breaking one of the buttons on the phone.  Oh, the problems of being so matchy-matchy!