Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Okay, so every now and again, a ray of sunshine breaks through what seems like a world of gray skies, thunderstorms, and minor flooding (if you're standing in the parking lot of the complex where I live).

Looming.

Coming.

Here.  (FYI I was not moving while taking these pics!)

Besides the fact that we literally had one of the worst storms ever on Tuesday, and my parking lot did flood pretty badly (photo evidence above), I got the most amazing rays of sunshine today!  It was a morning like any other morning, apart from two things - a special note and a special email.

The special note was left by my gift-delivering ninja, Comanche!  It contained words of encouragement and love and I was taken by a wave of appreciation for him and knowledge that somehow, I am blessed enough to have that man in my life.  God is so good, and He has been especially good to me.

The special email was from a lady that I don't personally know, but we will call her my fairy godmother/deliverer of amazing news!  What was this news?  I ACTUALLY WON A GIVEAWAY!  I have literally entered hundreds, I would have to say, in my lifetime.  This email marked the SECOND time I've won!  Haha!  Moral of the story:  If you want to win the lottery, your best bet does not live in me! :)

Now, the first giveaway I won earlier this year was special to me because of three reasons.  The first is that it was hosted by a woman that I have grown so very fond of, despite the fact that we've never met.  The second is that it was my first time winning a giveaway!  The third was that it came at the perfect time and helped me get my newest business started with my partner!

This giveaway is special to me for multiple reasons, too.  The number one reason was it was hosted by one of the most respectable wedding magazines on the planet, which provides inspiration and guidance to brides with Southern flair. 

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I mean honestly...how flipping adorable is their website header?  I die for the cuteness!  The second reason I was so incredibly excited is because this giveaway contained a prize that is "song-of-the-South, sweet-potato-pie-and-I-shut-my-mouth" adorable!!!!!  Don't believe me?  Check this out!

Yes, that is the Southern Weddings Magazine website.
Yes, that is my hand making that thumbs up.
Yes, I somehow by the grace of God won
that adorable clutch & bowtie!

If you'd like to read the official post by Southern Weddings Magazine, you can do so by clicking --> HERE.

I have to say a huge thank you to the ones who made my day today!  You will never understand how happy and grateful I am to have received these blessings, and I want each and every one of you to go check out Southern Weddings Magazine!  The photo shoots are gorgeous, the brides, editors, and writers are Southern belles, and preppy country goodness drips off the pages and melts your heart!

Until next time,

Something's Gotta Give

Okay, Peeps.  Here's the deal.

Something's gotta give.  I don't know about you, but the East Coast is hot as heck and sweating is just not a good look for everyone.  Something is wrong when people cheer for temperatures in the high 90's. Just sayin'.

Since this is my blog, and I am in charge here, I say that one of two things needs to happen:

1.  I need to ship myself to somewhere that actually has four distinct seasons (spring and fall, I miss you) with a milder climate.

Alaska Bound!

-or-

2.  We need to call in some reinforcements to hose off the entire area.  My vote is for these guys:

Um, yes please!  Where have these guys been hiding?
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Okay, Peeps, who is with me?  :)  I am happy to report that it's actually RAINING right now.  For those of you who need a refresher course, rain is salty water that is supposed to fall from the sky fairly regularly.  I'm hoping that not only will this break the heat wave that we've been experiencing for the past several weeks, but it would also be nice if it could nourish the grass a smidge.  I'm honestly tired of feeling like I'm walking on steak knives every time I take the dogs outside.  Mmkay, thanks.

Until next time,
Miss Chicken Wing

When life gives you puddles....

...put on some super cute rain boots and splash around!!!

Sometimes, it's the simple things in life that make you smile, and help you to remember that life is what you make of it. Today is Monday, and I woke up with a VERY RAINY day...Boo to that, right?

Wrong! I just bought the cutest rain boots from Target. They're the Zabrina polka dot rain boots by Merona that I bought for $24.99 (mainly for walking the dogs in inclement weather). :)

They are so cute and super fun so I decided to wear them to work! The compliments, laughs, and smiles have been rolling in all morning! So, I've decided that it's going to be a GREAT rainy Monday! :)

Enjoy the rubber eye-candy that is currently on my feet and keeping my tootsies dry!