T.G.I.F. from Saratoga Springs, NY

Mr. Grove and I both had a meeting for work today and tomorrow in Saratoga Springs, NY.

When we aren't in a meeting you will certainly find us at the track...and yes I packed a hat and enjoying a fabulous dinner at Wheatfields.

I may even splurge on one of these yummy cupcakes from Spa City Cupcakes, minus the cake of course, maybe I should just open up a frosting shoppe.

Happy Weekend.

Jackie, What if Life Gives You A Lemon???

Happy 80th Birthday Jackie O! This is one of my favorite photos of her. (I always try to give photo credit. This photo originally appeared in Time, according to a book I have on her, but google has a fashion blog cited!) I know many of you probably love the wedding photo or one of her more White House photos, but this photo to me captures her strength, her style and let's admit it, who doesn't want to look that amazing with 2 grown children???

There are days, when I cannot help but think of one of my favorite books by Shelly Branch and Sue Callaway. If you don't have this book, well unless you are perfect you need it. Today was just not my day...after actually having the time to have lunch with my husband, I discovered:

1. my purse had been unzipped

2. my ENTIRE wallet taken

3. i was looking forward to seeing my favorite Landlocked Mermaid, but #1 and #2 changed my previously scheduled plans

At this point I wanted to scream, did I mention I sent my passport off to finally change my name last week and I have to get on a plane Thursday? Now, if I was Jackie, well I like to think in her day, the kind of truly rude and tasteless people that steal, didn't frequent the restaurant I was at today, but times have changed.

I decided to try and make lemonade out of my lemons. I must confess the sweet tea vodka this evening made this a little easier. There were a few bright spots:

1. they caught the thief on tape...

2. i was reminded, yet again, why i love american express

3. my wallet only had $20

4. i can now purchase a new wallet

See, shopping and sweet tea vodka can solve many problems.

So tonight, after finishing what felt like phone calls to cancel, check on, or otherwise get over the stress of trying to remember everything that was in my wallet, I started looking for a new one and came across Luxury Exchange. I feel that this is almost too good to be true. Luxury Exchange is a Hawaii consignment store that has a website. It looks legitimate, but I am not endorsing as I have never ordered from them. They sell Louis, Chanel, David Yurman, Hermes, you get the drill.

I used to have a Louis Vuitton French Purse...I am not sure if I want to get another one.
Then there are a few tres chic Gucci continental wallets.

And since today really is Jackie's day, I couldn't help but look at Gucci's new Jackie O collection. These two are my favorites...and yes I know that each of them probably cost more than some people's mortgage payment, but aren't they lovely???

The classic double G embossed leather...
And the more edgy army green distressed leather. It almost bridges the biker-preppy label. I know what a combination.

So tomorrow will be a new day, I am starting it with a workout, a visit to the doctor and then off to pick up a couple of wedding gifts and yes a wallet.

Anyone want to weigh in on the wallet selection?

Oh yes, and I must finish adding our new Lilly P products to the site...

And with that...it is time to turn off the lights and tuck myself in.

Monday Madness, Back To School, Part 1

I am in denial in regards to several things: Mini K will be starting school in 1 month and 4 days, summer will soon fade to fall, and Mini K understands the news. She was "discussing" bedtime with Mr. Grove tonight...they did not agree...her solution...let's go have a beer with President B The Rock Obama (her name and yes I have tried to correct her). Just what I need, a 3 1/2 year old who thinks beer is a problem solving agent.

I am guessing some of the other moms out there are starting to think about the school year that will soon be upon us, so today's Monday Madness is one of our favorite back to school items: The School Bus Lunch Box. I must confess I didn't ride a school bus to school, neither did Grove Gal E, but oh well. And for you godmothers, aunts or dear friends out there, this is a great back to school present. It's perfect for holding so much more than lunch...crayons, crafts, or one of my favorites:

For a girl: filled with hair elastics, a new hairbrush, and a few hair bows in the school colors

For a boy: filled with a mini flashlight, stick on tatoos, rob rocks and disposable camera

You can purchase it HERE, and this week it is on sale for $30

Now, back to my reality of getting ready for Mini K's first day of school.
I ordered Mini K the chocolate brown backpack with pink butterflies from Garnet Hill, and am hoping the fabulous Amy from The Monogrammed Monkey will monogram it for me.
Last year's wellies are a tad too small...it seems Mini K's feet have grown 3 sizes since spring. She finally decided she wanted pink Wellies instead of the purple ones. We ordered them from Shoes.com and they had a coupon that automatically took 15%, plus free shipping and no sales tax.
Next, I had to tackle my Crewcuts order before they sold out of everything. She doens't have to wear a uniform in preschool, but I have put a few rules in place...no jeans or play clothes. I am in love with these 2 ruffle shirts.

I really wanted to get her a puffer with a hood, but this one from Crewcuts is pretty cute and may be the winner if I don't see anything else.
And this little pretty might have to be my reward to getting Mini K off to school this year.

And Grove Gal E wanted me to remind all of you to become a fan of Pineapple Grove Gifts on Facebook. We will be posting the details of our holiday home shows....so if you are in Dallas or D.C. you could be in luck.

And with that, I am back to uploading new items to the PGG site.

Night!

It's Beach Club...I Mean Book Club

I have book club tonight ladies...and don't confuse this book club with one that reads historical nonfiction and discusses current events. Nope, I get enough of that at my day job. This book club is purely fiction, beach reads and I love it. It was the one New Year's resolution I had no trouble keeping and it is so nice to see my friends after a long week.

This month's book is Good Christian Bitches. (There go my google G ratings!) And before those mean commenters start on me...NO IT IS NOT ANTI-GOD.

Here is how amazon described it:

Product Description
For Heaven's sake...Never let God get in the way of a good story. Good Christian Bitches is the lighthearted tale of Amanda Vaughn, a recently divorced mother of two. To get a fresh start, she moves back to the affluent Dallas neighborhood where she grew up. In an Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Desperate Housewives on steroids style, her old friends are already out to destroy her reputation. In the whirling midst of salacious gossip, Botox, and fraud, Amanda turns to those who love her and the faith she's always known. Will the Good Christian Bitches get the best of her, or will everyone see that these GCBs are as counterfeit as their travel jewelry?

About the Author
Dallas native Kim Gatlin has spent most of her professional life in the fields of charitable fundraising and commercial real estate title sales. She lives in the Park Cities area of Dallas with her two children, Austin and Lauren. This is her first book.

In case any of you are catching up on your blog reading tonight, I do have one request. I need to break in some new brunch recipes, especially egg recipes. So if you have a favorite, please share.

Discount Thursday

Sorry I have been MIA...this week has been insane. Mr. Grove has been out of town, preppy scottie needed to go to the groomer, Mini K needed a small forest worth of paperwork filled out so she can start preschool in September and the Grove has been hoppin...I may or may not confess to finding a little time to snag some fabulous deals on shoes during the Nordstrom sale. And then there is the main occupier (did I just make up a word) of time....Mini K can't decided on which Lilly P backpack to purchase for school. The problem is not picking one, the problem is Lilly made 4 designs for fall...the problem, at least according to Mini K, is that she has to go to school 5 days a week so they need to make another one so she can have a different one each day. As long as Mini K continues her love affair with Lilly P, I can assure you they will NOT feel this economy.

It seems this week, all of our favorites are having sales. I need to find the In The Pink code and post it, but they are offering 30% ALL SUMMER merchandise.

Tucker Blair, one of my favorites, and so much less than some of those other brands, are celebrating YOU...well assuming you are one of their followers on twitter, but even if you are aren't they love you! Today only (hurry I know that only gives you 4 more hours EST) 20% off ALL FLOPS wiht code: 1000

Another preppy favorite, Vineyard Vines, is hosting their Friends & Family sale. Get 20% off (including sale items) until Monday with code: X12X. The discount does not apply to MLB, NFL or college products. I am loving this sea life tote for the pool.
And yes I will be watching the season finale of Southern Belles Louisville tonight.

Happy Shopping

Emily Lacey deal alert... it's no secret I LOVE their smocked fleeces. well they are on sale for $35 from $80 and for the next two days you can take an additionl 20% off all sale items with code TT. enjoy

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Monday Madness with a Touch of Pink...and Green

I am back from Atlanta and Mini K and I spent the weekend starting to shop for back to school. Backpack..check....raibnboots, well it seems Mini K needs, and I quote "let me think about it"...this would be her response to do you want purple or hot pink Hunter rainboots. I will let you know what she decides.

Grove Gal E and I also spent the weekend getting ready for the holiday YES I said holiday shopping season. We are rolling out a new hostess program and making room for some fabulous new items. That being said we need to clear out some leftover summer items. Can you say Lilly P? This week the following items will be discounted 25%! They are NOT available on the PGG site. Email us your order at grovegifts@gmail.com and we will send you an invoice.

The prices below are retail. This week only, take 25% off these prices on these items.

Letterpress Correspondence cards with matching envelopes: $17.95 (colors available yellow, hot pink blue)

Address and Phone Book $18.95 Patchtastic and Yeah Baby

Circle Notes $15.95 Juice Bar and Mumsie

Matches $4.50 Yeah Baby and Loco Patch

Pens $19.95 Cabanarama and Mizner Patch

Pencils $10.95

Activity Book $17.95

Large Notebook $13.95 Bees Knees

Mini Notebook $12.95 Mumsie

Napkins $4.95 Lillywood and Shaken Up

Note Card Book $14.95

Dry Erase Board $16.95 Bees Knees

Sticker and Label Book $13.95

Quantities are limited and our new holiday line will arrive shortly. Grab a cocktail or a diet coke and send us an email. We will ship all items US Priority Mail unless otherwise requested.

Happy Monday!

xox,

The Grove Gals