Charmed I'm sure...

Do you love charm bracelets? Then you just may be a southern prep. So-preps just love them some charm bracelets. I have the old fashioned kind with charms signifying things I love or things I have done.  My Mom has told me she is going to give me hers from when I was a child sometime this year.

I also like pandoras.

My little girls have bracelets similar to these that my mom bought them at a little boutique in Palm Desert.

When my oldest daughter turns twelve, she will receive a big girl bracelet. The family will add charms each year for her activities and things that mean something to her. I love this tradition. 

Charmed,

~Tally

Rainy Days

Yay! It is rainy today in my normally sunny neck of the world. Rain is also expected for tomorrow. I love the rain. I love to snuggle in and have a fire in the fireplace. It is a cozy gift from heaven. Since I know that the searing heat is right around the corner, I especially love April showers.

In honor of the rain, I am posting a link to the Best of Scotland store in NYC, home of some very yummy cashmere. I love this cape and happen to love gray as a wardrobe staple.

~Tally

Resort wear.....

So I am trying to pack for our spring holiday coming up between work and kids stuff (activities, school testing, play dates.) I did quite a bit of shopping already for the children at Easter so they are pretty much set. But like most mothers, I now have to get myself ready. 

So starting from the bottom up. I just ordered these Jacks. Love the yummy lime green.  

 

And just for fun this headband from Tucker Blair.

  

And I got this cute hb and flips from Tucker Blair also.

My totes are beyond repair so tomorrow I will be on the prowl for bags. 

Tally

More Needlepoint

Okay, I am obsessed with needlepoint at the moment, but who can resist these faces?

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www.horseandhound.com

And for the equestrienne-obsessed w.a.s.p. (moi, bien sur) these pillows are irresistible. 

Tally Ho,

Tally

Needlepoint

Happy Monday All!

I happen to like Mondays. Today I was thinking about, and missing, my Scottish granny who passed away many years ago.  Feeling sentimental, I started perusing through many of the needlepoint dollies and pillows she made for me. I have several displayed throughout my house and several I keep tucked away. My house is filled with things from my family and it makes me feel forever connected to them.

I love needlepoint although I don't have the time for it right now. Here is an adorable passport case from The Point of it All in D.C.

If you are ever in the area, go and visit this lovely store. I love this shop.

http://www.thepointofitallonline.com

Where to holiday

My family and I are trying to decide where to holiday this spring.  As usual I am late planning. And because I am late, skiing is out because we are looking to leave mid May. Soooo, we are now considering breaking with tradition and going to South Carolina.

I have never been to this resort but it looks lovely.

True Prep - Looks like fun