It's Official...

... I am a Socialite.  (And that kind of makes me giggle.)  But at least that's what my friends at The Preppy Mafia say!  I was tagged and have the change to share a little about myself... also share this cute button with you!

1. Who is your style icon?  Reese Witherspoon.  She is so classic, southern, and a former debutante.  Even when she is “dressing down”, she is so put together.

2. What is your favorite socialite lit book?  Love Devil in the Junior League by Linda Francis Lee.

3.  Favorite party theme? Winter - Christmas Open House... Spring - Aiken Steeplechase

4. “Go to” Halloween costume? Didn’t have one until reading about Beth’s witch hat (I already own!) and black cocktail dress (ditto!)… Très chic!

5. Extravagance you cannot live without? Is having a maid really considered an extravagance?   I also love a good pedicure… must book one now!

6. Living person you admire? Laura Bush

7. Greatest Fear? Something happening to our boys.

8. Trait you deplore in yourself? My weight… gets in the way of cute clothes!

9. Which talent would you most like to have? Flower arranging... never have had the opportunity to learn.  And I love having fresh flowers around the home.  Sigh...

10. Greatest Achievement? Bouncing back and ON TOP after my divorce…then  marrying the right guy and living the life I love (and deserve!) with him and our boys. 

So, there is a snapshot of a southern Socialite from SC...
(Still makes me giggle!)

Oh, and pictures from Steeplechase will be posted soon!

Hats Off to the Junior League

Mike and I traveled back to my hometown this past weekend for Christmas party my sister and brother-in-law were hosting with a few other couples.  It was great seeing old friends and catching up on everyone's lives and holiday plans.  The big topic of conversation was the Junior League of Columbia's Holiday Market which was going on that weekend.

Conversations were buzzing on all the preparations, behind the scenes work, the success of the Preview Party, and the new event:  PJs with Santa.  I listened to every detail, and asked questions about pictures I had seen posted on Facebook.  Why?  Because not so long ago, I was in the throngs of it myself.

I joined the JLC at the ripe old age of 23, just a year out of college.  My mother and grandmother's friends were my sponsors, and I jumped into the vestige of volunteerism with glee.  I loved being involved; my favorite placement was Provisionals Chair.  I felt I was at Headquarters so often that my sons (when they were very young) were never surprised when we pulled up in the parking lot.

I resigned from the JLC when I knew I was moving to Aiken.  I was also 38, only a few years from sustaining.  (Aiken doesn't have a Junior League.)  I didn't think I would miss it that much.  But I guess I do.  The Junior League is such an asset to its community.  Its volunteers are some of the most committed and "with it" women I know.  They are not just society women with too much time on their hands.  My daddy always says, "If you want something -anything - done right, you call the Junior League."  And he is right!

So hears to you, ladies of the Junior League of Columbia.  You did it again!

Blessings...