Shopaholic in Alabama

TGIF, Shopaholic friends! Thanks so much for all your comments and suggestions yesterday. It's going to take a while for me to work my way through this "project" but it will be easier now. Thanks again. :-) Today I wanted to share my newest Lilly Pulitzer "treasure" with you! Some of you already know, but I belong to a Lilly Pulitzer Secret Santa gift exchange on Facebook . The group started with a 2009 holiday gift exchange, and everyone enjoyed it so much we decided to celebrate each new season of the year with another gift swap. The Summer gift exchange was my third one, and it didn't disappoint! I received a Lilly tankini and a Lilly/Lesportsac travel pouch from my partner, as well as the above Lilly Pulitzer Rosenthal china cup and saucer, produced exclusively for Gevalia. These Extraordinary Cup Sets were released in 2003 and were only available through Gevalia. They are highly collectible and very coveted among Lilly Pulitzer collectors - and abso...

Happy Good Friday, my fashionistas! Sorry I've been a tad MIA on the blog and twitter this week. I have been enjoying time with my family in from out of town, we've had such a wonderful time. Now everyone has gone back home (insert sad face). Most of you will remember that Shopaholic In Alabama, along with BFF Bethany over at  Maryland Pink and Green co-hosted a Spring Gift Swap. I was matched up with a friend named Kristin for the swap. Kristin and I met at the Lilly Pulitzer warehouse sale in the summer of 2007 through a mutual friend. Over the past six or so months, we also have enjoyed getting to know each other better through another online message board. Earlier this week, I was thrilled to recieve my package from Kristin. Soooo much fun! Let me tell you what all was included - margarita mixer, margarita salt, beautiful pink cocktail napkins, "crazy" colorful straws, blue & green butterfly water bottle for my workouts (have to sweat out the cocktai...

Happy Tuesday to you! We had the absolute CRAZIEST storm here overnight! Heavy rains, wild winds, and cold temperatures make me happy to say - 19 DAYS UNTIL SPRING! :-)  As everyone knows, Shopaholic and Maryland Pink and Green are co-hosting our 1st Annual Spring Gift Swap! Bethany and I are both very excited about this gift exchange, and today I have the partner matchups for you. See below for your partner: CZ: Carriezapfe@yahoo.com with Anonymous: Charityb@hotmail.com Rachele: sanclementephx@aol.com with kp: Summerinnewport@gmail.com Beth Dunn: Beth@socialclimbers.net with Melissa Kate: nauticalbynature@gmail.com with carol: www.southernmomoftwo.blogspot.com EntertainingMom with Tammy: tammy@rosecreations.net mFw: lilylover09@live.com with Hillcrest Acres Emily: notwithoutheels@gmail.com with heather emery Tickled Pink Talk with Recession is the New Blonde: cada.paulson@gmail.com Lisa: lisa.bearledge@hughes.net with EB: EVBenton@sms...

Happy Sunday to all! :-) Don't forget, today is the LAST DAY to sign up for the Spring Gift Swap that I am co-hosting with my BFF Bethany over at Maryland Pink and Green. See the original post HERE  and sign up to participate - it is going to be so much fun! And.....only 21 DAYS UNTIL SPRING!

Happy Monday everyone! Are you like me, and counting down the days until Spring? For the record, the 1st day of Spring is March 20th and I cannot wait. 27 more days!!! :-) Shopaholic In Alabama, along with my BFF Bethany over at MARYLAND PINK AND GREEN , has come up with a plan to brighten these cool days prior to the arrival of Spring and all the things it represents (pretty flowers, warmer weather, bright colored clothing, Easter/Passover, etc). We are so thrilled to announce our ..... 1st ANNUAL SPRING GIFT SWAP Here's how it will work: *You can sign up on Shopaholic In Alabama (under this post) or Maryland Pink and Green . Please leave your email address (or blog address) in the comments. (And if you're not already following Bethany, this is a great time to sign up!) *Spending suggestion/limit is $30 (NOT including shipping). This could be one fantastic gift, or several small gifts. It's up to you, just please send something you would love to also receive. *Gif...

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Hope everyone is getting ready to celebrate with family and friends over the next few days. I'm almost done, except for a few last minute gift cards and some cooking. Thank goodness because time is running out.... I was SO excited to open my first Christmas gift!! I participate in an online group of Lilly lovin' ladies, and every year we have a holiday gift swap. This year I was the lucky recipient of a stash of the new and unreleased MAC in Lilly Land cosmetics! O.M.G. when I opened this I was thrilled!!! I posted this picture so you all could see the collection "in person". Most of you already know, I'm a HUGE Lilly and MAC lover, so this gift was right up my alley! Funny thing, I have been counting down the days until the collection was released and I could order it online. Now I don't even have to! Thanks to my best buddy J - I am all set! ♥♥♥ you J! :-) This collection will be available at MAC locations in the US beginning o...