tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:57:40 +0000Friday Findshome decorpreppy fashionFashionrecipesholidaygiveawaypreppy accessoriesstyleJunior Leaguepolyvoreaccessoriesjewelryjob searchrecipe wednesdayLL BeanLOALaw of AttractionLillyPartiesbookscareerentertainingshoppingtime managementvolunteeringBlog awardsGoal SettingKitchen Adventuresbakingeventsholiday decorAchievementEtsyFallbeachdecoratinghealth and beautyinspirationkate spademotivationorganizationpreppy dressself confidencesummervacationCookingDr. DyerFamilyGiftsGratitudeMakeover MondayMartha StewartNew Englandappetizersdreamsexaminerfashion trendsfinds on fridayholiday weekendoutdoor livingpearl jewelrypink and green ThursdayvintageADDArt HarvestChloéEmily PostEtiquetteKeratherapyPink and GreenQuotesVera BradleyYellowstoneartworkbloggy friendscandleschangescrate and barrelcupcakesdesigndressdresseselectionfabricfitz and franniefriendsgasparillagoalsgolfhome officehouse guestsinterior decoratinginterview dressingmean peoplemenus.new blogsoutdoor roomspaintpenn fosterpreppypreppy lifestylepreppy shoespreppy sportsprojectspumpkinssportsstationarystyle networktagstote bagsvalentines dayweekend planswriting10 thingsAlice + OliviaArtAstley ClarkeBBQBar CartsBardotBlog ConferencesBlue NileBodenBruceCharlotte MossChristian DiorChristian LouboutinChurchClaire MurrayClinton KellyColin CowieCorn HoleCrabtree and EvelynDIY projects.Dash and AlbertDavid HicksDesignlushDiggsstudioDinner GuestsDominoDunedinEthan AllenFBFlowersFranceGBSGUESSGreen DayHalloweenHeadbandsHome DepotHouse BeautifulJ.CrewJL CookbooksJack CanfieldJillianJimmyBuffetKenwood InnKeyshawn JohnsonKitchen ProjectKitchen StorageKitchen decorL.K.BennettLaura AshelyLetter WritingLilyLita Sea GlassMICHAEL Michael KorsMaineMaine CottageMangoMarc by Marc JacobsMarinerMcDonaldsMembershipMichael KorsMonday MusingsNARS CosmeticsNFLNYXNapa StyleNicholas Landon JewelryOPOutreachParty CrashersPen PalsPottery BarnPradaPreppy PrincessRandom thoughtsReadingReal SimpleRed SoxRochasSephoraSnapshot SundaySocial ClimbersSt AugustineSteven by Steve MaddenStorageSuccessSundanceSundaysSwapThe Pink PalmThe SecretTigerTod'sTony RobbinsTory BurchToss DesignsTown ToilesTrendy ClothesTyler CandlesValentinoVictoriaWalter CronkiteWimbledonawardsboyfriend jeansbullyingcapitalismcelebritiescelebrity baby nameschanging of the seasonschloeandisabelchristmascivilityclassescluttercocktail hourcocktail partiescoffeecold and flucolor trendsconsignment shopscontestcotton rugscute shoesdate nightday tripsdelinquentsdesigner labelsdriving mocseggsenvironmentfall 2012 colorsfashion industryflip flopsfloridaflowfootballfrench pressfresh pastafundraisersfurnituregirls bedroomgreeting cardsgrowing uphighstreetmarkethobbieshomemakinghooked rugshostess giftshostinghubert kellerikeaindoor funinexpensive entertaininginterior designjcarolinejewelry designjournalskeratinkidskids partieskitschleisurelightingllbeanlossmadrasmagazinesmake upmenumilkglassmissing piecemodelsmuffy martinimusicmy two centsnail colornew habitsnew yearnewsoffice emergency kitorganziationoutdoor cookingpajamaspantoneparty decorparty planningpearlspiepink flambeplay datespot luck dinnerspreppy accessopreppy monogramspreppy classicspreppy drinkspreppy giftspreppy mafiapreppy nicknamespreppy shopsprivatepromo codespunk musicpyrexrainy daysraviolireading listrestaurantsrestuarant recipesroyal weddingschedulessecurityself esteemshrimpsiblingsspray paintsummer readingswapsswim suitstablescapestarpon springsteathanksgivingtommy hilfigertraveltrendyvintage; Friday Findsvolunteerismwaverlyyard salesMadras n' Pearls is a on line journal with a focus on preppy fashion, interior decor and life experiences. http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Wendy)Blogger586125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-4561181074151865630Sun, 11 May 2014 20:00:00 +00002014-05-11T13:00:24.256-07:00chloeandisabelChloéChristian LouboutinFashionMichael KorspolyvorestyleClassic Neutrals by culturdcivility featuring brown handbagshttp://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2014/05/classic-neutrals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-2124698426525115291Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:22:00 +00002013-12-28T12:22:22.530-08:00It's hard to believe there are only three days left of 2013. I swore last year that this would be an amazing year. I had just started a new job I liked with a very small company and things were shaping up to be a great year. Well, in the middle of the summer it all fizzled. I don't handle difficult people well and really don't like confrontation. A combination I ran into at the new job. So, the http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-in-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-8644090979362918807Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:13:00 +00002013-11-16T07:13:46.626-08:00 I am sitting here listening to the rain fall off the roof of our lanai as it puddles on the ground. It's a lazy Saturday morning around our casa as we lounge in our jammies sipping steaming cups of coffee and cruising the internet to catch up on the latest news from friends. Why is it that coffee is the first thing people need in the morning? Yes, my mornings would be thrown off kilter http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2013/11/saturday-morning-musings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-6038769079061238790Sun, 27 Oct 2013 19:26:00 +00002013-10-27T12:26:39.698-07:00Today we are recovering from a late night of watching Game 3 of the World Series.  If you happened to catch the game or hear about the controversy, you'd understand this Red Sox fan's dismay. It was an unfortunate no win situation that cost them the game. A defensive player colliding into a base runner while diving for the ball, resulting him being thrown to the ground can not get out of the way http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2013/10/not-everything-is-black-and-white.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-3890620764408633265Sat, 26 Oct 2013 21:44:00 +00002013-10-26T14:44:03.587-07:00It's been awhile since I have given any thought to Madras 'n Pearls.  I have been blogging over at Cultured Civility on and off for the last year. I erroneously thought starting fresh would be a better bet after my adventure at the rat infested offices a few years back. To say that experience turned me off of blogging would be a bit of a understatement..... but I recently turned this blog from http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2013/10/well-hello-there.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-7568141492317480379Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:28:00 +00002013-10-08T11:28:01.364-07:00Blue NileFashionMICHAEL Michael KorspolyvoreSteven by Steve MaddenstyleAcai by culturdcivility featuring high heel stiletto pumpshttp://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2013/10/acai.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-4473620705175187113Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:41:00 +00002013-02-06T17:41:11.951-08:00Bardotboyfriend jeansChloédriving mocsFashionGUESSpearlspolyvorestyleTod'sWeekend Casual by culturdcivility featuring heart braceletshttp://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2013/02/weekend-casual.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-8180352390177671973Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:10:00 +00002012-12-07T10:10:02.877-08:00interior designpolyvorePantone's Emerald Green by missmadras featuring a green cocktail dresshttp://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/12/pantone-emerald-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-6852831089597339286Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +00002012-10-10T08:59:34.716-07:00Alice + OliviaBodenFashionJ.Crewpolyvorestyle10 Dresses by missmadras featuring j. crew dresseshttp://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/10/10-dresses_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-7323974551426336291Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:22:00 +00002012-08-30T05:26:45.866-07:00My job search is moving along slowly. I had a group interview and I'm unsure of how I did. It's a job I really, really want.  It's with a home builder doing marketing, event planning, and filling in for sales managers. I would love to win this job.  I have had a similar position in the past and want to reset my career in that industry.  It plays right along with my other interests..... I learnedhttp://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/08/job-search-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-5482383634772811654Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:12:00 +00002012-07-29T12:12:15.459-07:00I woke up this morning excited to head out to Pottery Barn for their Design Services Open House. Representatives from Benjamin Moore Paint were to be available for color consults.  For me it was to be an opportunity to meet people and gather information for a follow up article I was planning for Examiner.com.  Well, as it turned out there was no open house and Benjamin Moore Reps were not in http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/07/what-open-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-3518719802717404274Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:23:00 +00002012-07-25T07:23:52.669-07:00beachYes I am still alive and well. It's been a long crazy summer and I can't believe August is around the corner. Where in the heck did summer go?  July started off with Tropical Storm Debby and quickly revealed some major flooding in the neighborhood.  So, as part of the HOA Board I  have been dealing with the aftermath along with a few very pissed off neighbors.  I am hopeful that the County will http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-1929303420177724811Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:12:00 +00002012-07-11T13:12:04.743-07:00Astley ClarkeChristian Diorfall 2012 colorsFashionMarc by Marc JacobsNARS Cosmeticspantonepink flambepolyvorePradastyleValentinoIn the Pink by missmadras featuring floral dresseshttp://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/07/in-pink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-7717817462831320621Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:01:00 +00002012-07-03T06:01:26.910-07:00My summers were spent on the coast of Maine with my grandparents.  The house was close to the summer enclave of Ocean Point, where homes were passed down from generation to generation. My pals were schooled at prep schools, tennis was a requirement and very often each Sunday afternoon the adults gathered for libations.  The days were idyllic with all the girls sunbathing on the dock of the inn, http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/07/fourth-of-july-memories.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-8705729046276854459Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:49:00 +00002012-06-19T08:49:57.907-07:00recipesThe other night I whipped up some blueberry turnovers and used a can of blueberry pie filling. Well, I had half a can left over.  So I thought what can I do with it. Then it hit me..... a smoothie. Let me tell you it turned out to be the best smoothie I have had in a long time.... I used 8 oz of milk, two heaping scoops of plain yogurt, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, a bit of wheat germ http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/06/blueberry-heaven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-7333791273657517461Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:05:00 +00002012-06-06T07:05:24.263-07:00To quote Harry Chapin "All my life's a circle"...... I have returned full circle once again to my love of design, entertaining and all things domestic.  In doing so I opted to start a brand new blog dedicated to decorating, home staging, entertaining and the like. At the same time I am a bit reluctant to scrap this corner of my world. So I will post here a couple times a month (more if I have http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/06/surpriseim-still-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-6255353095208747931Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:05:00 +00002012-06-04T19:05:37.713-07:00Fashionkate spadeL.K.BennettMangopolyvoreRochasstyleUntitled #9 by missmadras featuring high heel pumpshttp://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/06/untitled-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-6481763811008437833Sat, 05 May 2012 15:50:00 +00002012-05-05T08:50:09.291-07:00accessoriesHave you discovered Charming Charlie yet?  I have and let me tell you it is an accessory lover's dream.  I am developing a penchant for costume jewelry, and I usually make a lot of pieces myself. I am partial to wearing to my pearls, albeit glass Swarovski pearls, everyday. (I save the real pearls for special occasions)  I usually leave the unique pieces for my wrists. Well, Charming Charlie's http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/05/charming-discovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-6969130279654256564Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:19:00 +00002012-04-26T05:19:20.552-07:00A few weeks ago I decided to follow my bliss and move forward with finishing up the courses to sit for the Certified Interior Decorator exam.  Starting my own business is a long shot, but there are other options available. I am writing for Examiner again and covering the interior decor scene here in Tampa. I am seeking out employment with furniture stores, showrooms and design firms.  If there's http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/04/following-my-bliss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-2476129240206106605Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:32:00 +00002012-04-26T04:53:41.270-07:00Last week I stumbled across an old bookstore in the antique district of a near by town.  I was overwhelmed by the collection they had. There were first editions of J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye, and Five Stories (personal favorites) leather bound complete collections of Conrad, Dickens, Chaucer, Twain and Kipling.  It was heaven for this bibliophile. As I wandered the shop, getting lost http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/04/last-week-i-stumbled-across-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-1714844529942441724Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:04:00 +00002012-04-09T05:04:19.685-07:00Saturday I enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Chart House for a friend's shower. Then Sunday we spent the day watching golf and nibbling on cheese and crackers. Really it was an uneventful weekend with very little excitement. And..... I picked up some tulips for our Easter table, which went unused as we were glued to the television watching the final round of The Masters.  What a finish too!http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/04/weekend-recap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-6461480237804510658Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:58:00 +00002012-04-06T04:58:14.375-07:00cupcakesFriday FindsThis week's Friday Find comes to you via Farmhouse Wares... They have these really cute cupcake stands that hold an individual cupcake. source  Wouldn't they be great for a dinner party, or a little girl's birthday party?  http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/04/friday-finds-cupcake-stands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-7950233147592672840Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:25:00 +00002012-04-05T11:25:49.309-07:00Recently I listened to Dr. Dyer's Wishes Fulfilled and realized that there is nothing wrong with following your imagination or your dreams.  The trick, I think, is to notice when an opportunity falls in your lap. A few months ago I was approached by Examiner.com to start writing for them again. I decided to dive into the topic of interior decorating once again. Well, that led me to rethink my http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/04/chasing-dream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-4176185921157743913Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:33:00 +00002012-04-04T06:33:31.297-07:00kate spadepreppy fashionsummertommy hilfigerSummer...... I can't believe it's on my doorstep already. Of course as it fast approaches I've added a few wonderful additions to the wardrobe....thanks to a few stellar finds at Marshall's. These adorable Tommy Hilfiger sandals..... I found the red and navy ones, then thanks to a post by the girls at Bon Bon Rose, KFC suggested I get the other two if I found them.... I think the orange and http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/04/summer-additions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731866063581217378.post-8904750857551220015Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:28:00 +00002012-04-02T10:28:26.726-07:00color trendsOrange, or should I say tangerine, is every where this season. It is this year's hot color trend taking it's que from nature. It's in clothing, home decor, accessories and make-up. Where ever you look you will find this bright cheery color.  Like the color pink, orange makes me happy too. source source source source source I don't know, would Elle Woods still think that "http://madrasnpearls.blogspot.com/2012/04/orange-you-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy)2