Did you all have a nice weekend? We did! We worked at our church’s community garden, picked ten pounds of strawberries at a local family farm (we’ve already eaten half, including homemade strawberry mint lemonade last night!), Skype chatted with my family, took a bike ride, and went to a wonderful Easter Sunday service. Some pictures:

Isn’t the cross neat? Everyone was invited to bring a flower to stick on it, and by the end of the third service, it was beautiful!

We also checked off goal no. 1 on my 101 in 1001 list, paying for the car behind me in the drive-through line! If any of you are considering doing this, I would highly recommend it! I might be a huge dork, but it’s kind of a rush :) And every cashier I’ve ever encountered is either excited about it, or, at the least, unfazed, so don’t worry about that.

What did y’all do this weekend?

I love getting email from readers! Y’all are the best, and Kelly’s email was particularly awesome. She wrote:

“Hello Emily!

I’m an avid reader of Peach and Pearl way up north from Massachusetts. My junior prom is coming up in May, and I have a dress dilemma. I was inspired by your posts on the Rosecliff Ball, and “beauty on a budget.” I decided that I could do the same for my first prom. I have the dress already picked out. However, I have no clue what I should do for my makeup/accessories. I don’t have my ears pierced, so I guess earrings are out of the question. Have any ideas on how to complete the outfit?

Sincerely,
Kelly

First, I have to say that I’m tickled I have at least one reader that’s a junior in high school. Are there any more of you out there? Sound off in the comments! :)

Second, I loved prom, so I’m always happy to help. (John and I went together senior year! I will have to dig out some photos for you…)

Anyway, here’s Kelly’s dress:

It’s by Thread Social, though Kelly’s getting it through Rent the Runway — smart girl! I love the plum color.

I put together three different “looks”: one gold-toned, one silver-toned, and one more colorful. Happily, most of these accessories are interchangeable. And — bonus! — most pieces on here are less than $35, and many are less than $10. The general exception is the shoes… they were too pretty to resist, and all could be worn for years with proper care, so we’ll consider them an investment! The earrings are also all clip-ons, per Kelly’s request.

The Goods

A. Bracelet from Forever 21 ($8.80), heels from Nina ($89.95), clutch from Macy’s ($23.99), clip-on earrings from Macy’s ($32)

B. Clip-on earrings from Forever 21 ($5.80), bracelet set from Forever 21 ($4.80), shoes from Nordstrom ($79.95), clutch from Macy’s ($21.99)

C. Clutch from Macy’s ($34.99), shoes from Nina ($99.95, but I also loved these ruby-toned ones from Payless, and they were just $19.99!), clip-on earrings from Macy’s ($38), bracelet from Forever 21 ($5.80)

I also wanted to point out this pair and this pair of clip-on earrings I found in my search, though they didn’t make it into the final board.

On the topic of makeup I am certainly no expert, so I’ll just say that I love my Great Lash mascara and CoverGirl Lipslicks. Ladies, I’m sure our girl would appreciate any additional advice you could offer!

Kelly, I hope this has been helpful for you! And I hope you have a MARVELOUS time at the prom!!

Cake by Superfine Bakery, photo by Krista Mason (via Grey Likes Weddings)

Cake by Whipped Bakeshop

Cake by Martha Stewart Weddings

Cake by Cake Coquette, photo by Lisa Lefkowitz (via Style Me Pretty)

Cake by Nicki’s Cakes, photo by Millie Holloman (via Style Me Pretty)

Cake by Cake Coquette via Landlocked Bride

Cake by Maggie Austin

Cake by Maggie Austin

I don’t know if this look would be for me, but it sure is pretty to look at, don’t you think?

I had my first vintage shop/flea market/garage sale outing of the spring earlier this week! I was pretty successful, too.

The larger wire basket was a steal at $12, and the embroidered cocktail napkins were too cute to pass up! They’re the prettiest pale blue in person.

Triangle-area friends, you should definitely plan a trip to the Vintage Village (including Suzanna’s) in Raleigh — it’s on Durant Road. Here’s a photo my friend Nancy took earlier this month, so you can get a feel for the place:

Too cool! Nancy introduced me to the wonders of the Village as well as took me on my first trip there, so thank you, Nancy! I had the best time :)