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Gracie Lee and Eudora Welty ~ common connections…

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Gracie Lee and the Eudora Welty Connection

The protagonist of my book, Gracie Lee Eudora Abbott, has an obvious connection with Eudora Welty. But there are not so obvious connections, too, that you will begin to understand as you read The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee.

Eudora Welty is one of my favorite American writers. Just before Christmas when I wrote about the setting for my novel, I quoted Welty who said, “One place understood helps us understand all places better.” Welty wrote about the South, always creating a strong sense of place in her writing. And y’all know I love the South:)Continue Reading

Bourbon and Boots: Y’all Necklace

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 (This post is sponsored by Bourbon and Boots. All opinions expressed are my own.)

Bourbon and Boots Y'all necklace

When I was asked to review the  Y’all Necklace for Bourbon and Boots, I did a little jig right in the middle of my kitchen. Bourbon and Boots is the quintessential online shop for all things southern. I’m not kidding. Southern dreams begin with the hand-crafted items sold by Bourbon and Boots.

Before I talk about this adorable Y’all Necklace, let’s chat about southern women… Have you ever stopped to think about what makes a girl southern? Probably not. We don’t have to ponder this one—we just are. It’s our natural, blessed way of life, that little something deep inside that makes us fluff our hair and swipe on lipstick before running to the grocery store. Feel free to follow me around as long as you like, but you will never ever hear me utter the words “you all”.

Nope.

Those words are simply not part of my vocabulary.

A true southern girl flaunts her southern-ness, and what better way than with the Y’all Necklace from Bourbon and Boots?

y'all necklace bourbon and boots

The hand-stamped sterling silver disc (5/8″) hangs from an 18″ sterling silver chain that is both sparkly and delicate yet sturdy. The clasp is solid too. No one has time for a flimsy clasp.

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And did you notice the pearl dangle? Pearls make me happy happy happy!

I love my new necklace so much I wore it to my first meeting with a Dallas book publisher, a publisher who needs to understand who I am. This necklace sums me up in one word.

Y'all Necklace Bourbon and Boots

The length is perfect – not too short, not too long. It looks fantastic as a single showpiece or layered with other necklaces. And the price is right too at only $42.

Now take my advice, head straight over to Bourbon and Boots and start your wish list today.

** Use this coupon code bloggracegg14 for 5% off any Bourbon and Boots purchase! **

A ginormous THANK YOU to Bourbon and Boots for bringing southern home to everyone. Even those not born on the charmed side of the Mason-Dixon line, bless your heart…

Grace Grits and Gardening

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P.S. Wanna see my wish list? Check out my Bourbon and Boots Pinterest Page…And don’t forget to follow Bourbon and Boots on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Thanks y’all!

Musical Pairing: (something to listen to while you shop)

Banks of the Arkansas, Lucero

southern grammar tip

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THANKS FOR READING!