Too Bummed To Blog....

Happy Monday, my Shopaholic friends! Just wanted to tell you all "hello" from the Alabama Gulf Coast. I'm too bummed to blog (a real post!) today.

Going to try to participate in a coastal cleanup this afternoon (if I feel like it after yet another marathon dental appointment). We're now planning for the oil spill that is making it's way towards my beautiful beach. Every piece of trash that's already on the beach now will have to be treated as "hazardous waste" after the oil arrives - so it's best to get everything cleaned up that we can now. I'm sure you are already tired of me talking about this spill and it's impact, but please understand - it almost feels silly for me to get on this blog and talk about a new dress, etc. when this is going on around me. Make no mistake, there's not much I love more than a new dress (especially of the Lilly Pulitzer variety!) but my heart is heavy and I'm not going to lie to you guys, I'm extremely sad and quite anxious.

This evening I will post the winner of the Caroline Grace Jewelry giveaway here and on the Facebook page. Who will be the lucky winner??? Stay tuned, and until then, have a nice Monday! Thanks as always for reading and commenting! I love hearing your comments! :-)

Comments

  1. TravelbugmomMay 3, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    You have every right to be sad right now. Even though it is not in MY backyard, I am deeply saddened about it and the negative effects it will have now and in years to come. This is major and should never have gotten so bad....shame on BP and everyone involved!
    Can't wait until you are your happy shopping self again!

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  2. Jessica RyanMay 3, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Hugs to you Lori... talk about the spill as often as you would like! XOXO

    If you want to smile, come see my post about my life in shoes... I'll bet you wore most of what I did!

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  3. The Falls@cookinwiththeveganquintetMay 3, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    So sorry this is happening in your home, Lori! I know you're just crushed...wish I could chher you up a bit :)
    XO

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  4. Preppy from BayMay 3, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    Don't apologize for such a tragedy that is affecting your area! Talk all you want about it! Hope your spirits lift again soon!!!BP should be the ones out there cleaning up the beaches! Ugh.

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  5. BLC :oMay 3, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Oh I just hate this mess! Many many many thanks for chipping in and helping with the clean up. I truly appreciate it and wish I could be there to help too. Xoxo-BLC

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  6. Sweet Southern PrepMay 3, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    I am so so sorry for you, and the rest of those, especially that live on the Gulf coast. It seriously is just unbelievable, and all those poor animals too. Still praying a lot for a quick clean-up! :(

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  7. BethanyMay 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    So sorry! You're in my thoughts and prayers. This is a true disaster and you never have to apologize for sharing your life. xoxo

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  8. Beth DunnMay 3, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    So thinking of you! I try to do beach cleanup too. xoox
    SC

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  9. Henley on the HornMay 3, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    It is horrible. I am so sorry. Prayerfully they will figure out a way to get it under control. It is such a shame that we are damaging our beaches because of a human mistake.

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  10. MonaMay 3, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    It's ok to be sad. It's a sad situation. And you should talk about it. xoxo

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  11. Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover}May 3, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Hey sweet Lori,

    You know I'm here for you, we all are. Thanks to you and Lisa and everyone else for all you're doing.

    Sending you a great big hug!! xoxoxoxo

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  12. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    It's a terrible situation. Never apologize for your feelings and thoughts. Thinking of you and sending you some ((huggs))! :)
    XOXO- Vy

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  13. angie and the boysMay 3, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I'm feeling the same here in Pensacola.:-(

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  14. SandraMay 3, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    I completely understand how you feel. Do not apologize for being upset. It's an environmental tragedy. xoxo

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  15. Summer is a VerbMay 4, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Oh Lori, you know that just hits too close to home for me. I would be devastated beyond belief. My thoughts and prayers are with you...XXOO

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