I am staunch!

"But you see in dealing with me, the relatives didn't know that they were dealing with a staunch character and I tell you if there's anything worse than dealing with a staunch woman... S-T-A-U-N-C-H. There's nothing worse, I'm telling you. They don't weaken, no matter what."

~Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale

(Apparently I had a one too many cocktails, and did my Little Edie impression at the family Christmas gathering. Good thing Hubby captured it on film.......or not.)

If you haven't seen Grey Gardens, I highly recommend you do, dahling! And do see the newer HBO version, as well.

It was a very Barry Christmas, y'all.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

SATC 2 Trailer

Looks good!!!

50 Followers!

I have 50 followers! WOW! Thank you so much for reading my blog!

I am going to announce a giveaway soon!

Thank you, God

I received a major blessing in my life today. I'd like to post a prayer of thanks to God here on my blog.

For all You have given,
Thank You God.

For all You have withheld,
Thank You God.

For all You have withdrawn,
Thank You God.

For all You have permitted,
Thank You God.

For all You have prevented,
Thank You God.

For all You have forgiven me,
Thank You God.

For all You have prepared for me,
Thank You God.

For the death You have chosen for me,
Thank you God.

For the place you are keeping for me in heaven,
Thank You God.

For having created me to love You for eternity,
Thank You God.

Burberry Christmas

Before my daughter was born my father brought her a beautiful silk Burberry dress from London. That first Christmas she wore the dress for our card photo, and a tradition began...

Gone to Canton!

Gone to Canton with my Mama for our annual Christmas shopping trip!

Friend Makin' Mondays

Well, I am a bit late on this one (as in, it's now Tuesday)! What a fun concept this is---every Monday people can share on their blogs, and make new friends! Click here to check it out!

1. Favorite website~ Facebook

2. Favorite color~ Pink

3. Facebook? facebook.com/marmendy

4. Favorite Christmas song? Carol of the Bells

5. Christmas tree: Real or fake? Allergies=Fake

6. Hottest celebrity? Andy Garcia

7. Favorite restaurant? Sushi Yoko

8. Favorite magazine? People

9. Favorite thing to drink around the holidays? Champers

10. Favorite Christmas movie? Christmas Vacation

Pictures

Hubby did a Christmas card shoot on Thanksgiving while we were at the farm...

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Fashionable Housewife's Coach Giveaway!

Coach has partnered with The Fashionable Housewife for an amazing giveaway! They are one of Coach’s 30 favorite bloggers and have partnered with them for their Holiday Blog-a-Day promotion this year! They are giving one lucky reader the chance to win the fabulous

Amethyst Texture Metallic Audrey Shoulderbag!!!

Go enter now!!!

Christmas Wish List

Christmas Wish List

Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM

iPhone 3Gs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1

MAC Gift Card

Anthropologie Gift Card

Sephora Gift Card

Northpark Mall Gift Card

Bebe Aztec Necklace

Estee Lauder Youth Dew in the classic bottle

Keep Calm and Carry On print

More, More, More!!!

Sex and the City Author Candace Bushnell is giving us more, more, more Carrie Bradshaw!!! I am so excited about the new book, The Carrie Diaries, coming out in April. The book gives us a view of Carrie before SATC times.

Even though it's considered a YA book, I'll take more Carrie any way I can get it!!!

Winter Fragrances

Two fragrances caught my fancy this fall, Couture Couture by Juicy Couture and Natori by Josie Natori.

I have to say the Couture Couture is my favorite of the two. It's more wearable for daytime. It has a yummy scent--you can definitely smell the grape in there, but it's not Kool-Aid-ish. It warms up nicely, but I wish there was more staying power.

The Natori is definitely more of a nighttime scent. Mysterious, mature and rich. Pleased with this since I got it for half retail price. Might not be so happy if I'd paid full price :/ .

I am itching to try *another* cool weather fragrance. I have heard many people rave about the new Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods fragrance, including one of my favorite bloggers Nouveau Cheap, that I must check it out! And since B&BW is always running some sort of deal, I know I can get it for a bargain!!!

Sweetcheeks 100 Follower Giveaway

Sweetcheeks is having a FAB giveaway to celebrate 100 followers (though now it is more like 150!)! You go girl! I will definitely do one of these when I hit 100 followers--but it might be a while!!!

Here are the wonderful prizes...

The winner will recieve:

St Moriz tanning mousse

Eyeko fat balm (raspberry)

ELF Lippie in nicely nude

NYX lippies in sash

Eyeshadow pallete with browns and nude shades

Head on over there and enter!!!

Hannah Halloween!