Peach and Love Blog http://peachandlove.com/ Peach and Love is a wholsaler that offers upscale, southern gift items to gift boutiques. Some of our most popular items are our High Cotton card game for women and our Peach and Love sterling silver charm. en-us Mark your calendars! Girls Night Out and High Cotton tournament coming up! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/101/Mark-your-calendars%21-Girls-Night-Out-and-High-Cotton-tournament-coming-up%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/101/Mark-your-calendars%21-Girls-Night-Out-and-High-Cotton-tournament-coming-up%21 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:38:55 -0700

Play for a good cause - The Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, GA is putting on the ritz, and we get to be part of the FUN!

Who can win the overall tournament title of "Miss High Cotton - Valdosta"? Keep up with the plans on our facebook page or go to the Turner Center for the Arts page for all the facts. The main fact is: It will be a blast and raise money for a great cause! Hope to see you there.

Girls Night Out/High Cotton Tournament Location:Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, GA Time:7:00PM Monday, August 23rd

http://www.turnercenter.org

]]> Sanctuary Sanctorum in Dallas, Texas is living it up in High Cotton!! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/100/Sanctuary-Sanctorum-in-Dallas%2C-Texas-is-living-it-up-in-High-Cotton%21%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/100/Sanctuary-Sanctorum-in-Dallas%2C-Texas-is-living-it-up-in-High-Cotton%21%21 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:15:56 -0700 If you wanna party hardy in big, high-falutin' style, what better place than Dallas, Texas? Bibi and Kathy, owners of Sanctuary Sanctorum, had a big ol' High Cotton party at their place. Oh, my goodness, these southern belles were puttin' on the Ritz, let me tell ya! Take a look at their fun and fancy game pics:

]]> So much to do in GA, and so little time to do it all!! Wine, Salsa, Pickles......Read all about it http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/98/So-much-to-do-in-GA%2C-and-so-little-time-to-do-it-all%21%21-Wine%2C-Salsa%2C-Pickles......Read-all-about-it http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/98/So-much-to-do-in-GA%2C-and-so-little-time-to-do-it-all%21%21-Wine%2C-Salsa%2C-Pickles......Read-all-about-it Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:57:16 -0700 We have a new customer, Horsecreek Winery, in Nashville, GA. Here's the backstory. We visited Horsecreek Winery's First Saturday event a couple of months ago when they invited us to bring High Cotton and play with their customers. Well, that's just part of the reason we went there. The other reason was that we heard all about their delicious wine slushies. Oh, Man! Horsecreek is a gorgeous place with a laid back atmosphere, and they really know how to help their customers have a good time, relaxing, talking, tasting wine....we hope you can visit them in Nashville, GA. http://horsecreekwinery.com/ and check them out on fb too.

And, here's more about that winery connection. Our friend and customer, Lauri Jo Bennett from Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning, is the angel who told us about Horsecreek Winery. She introduced us to Andrea, the owner, and that's how we were blessed to be there that First Saturday. Lauri Jo's carries the High Cotton game in her store/kitchen in Norman Park, GA. These products are winning awards everywhere they go! You better try some. To find out more, take a look at their website and fb page: http://laurijossouthernstylecanning.blogspot.com/

Some of the most hilarious game photos we've ever seen were taken at Lauri Jo's business when she had a girl's High Cotton night. Now, she tells us that the husbands all love playing too. We just love hearing about that kind of stuff!

We heart you, Lauri Jo and Andrea!!

]]> Our new baby! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/97/Our-new-baby%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/97/Our-new-baby%21 Wed, 12 May 2010 16:43:06 -0700 Cole Andrew Higgins was born into this world on Thursday, May 6, 2010. Jill (Mama) and Dara(Grandmother "Dee Dee") are happy and proud to show all our Peach and Love friends just how cute and precious this baby is!

We think we make 'em the very sweetest in the south. Don't you agree?:)

]]> Columbia, SC Loves High Cotton! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/96/Columbia%2C-SC-Loves-High-Cotton%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/96/Columbia%2C-SC-Loves-High-Cotton%21 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:40:16 -0700 Tina was the hostess for a High Cotton game last weekend in Columbia, South Carolina. She purchased the game after seeing it featured in the Southern Living Christmas issue and couldn't wait to share it with her friends. They played at Corked Wine Shop and everyone had a blast.

They even sent in a video clip:

Thanks Tina for sharing your photos and video!

]]> New "Miss High Cotton" Queens in Greenwood, SC! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/95/New-%22Miss-High-Cotton%22-Queens-in-Greenwood%2C-SC%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/95/New-%22Miss-High-Cotton%22-Queens-in-Greenwood%2C-SC%21 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:22:18 -0700

Take a look at these party girls in the great state of South Carolina! Greenwood, to be exact. Our wonderful customer, Top It Off, held a High Cotton game night and everyone had a blast!

All southern girls know how to have a good time, and Top It Off has proved it once again. It must be fun to live in Greenwood!

]]> Mardi Gras Queens Roll with High Cotton! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/94/Mardi-Gras-Queens-Roll-with-High-Cotton%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/94/Mardi-Gras-Queens-Roll-with-High-Cotton%21 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:33:17 -0700 I believe we have our very first Miss High Cotton Mardi Gras Queens! What an honor to have the High Cotton game chosen as a way to help celebrate Mardi Gras......you gotta give these girls due credit...they recognize what it takes to party in high style and sophistication.

Stephanie, I do declare, sweetheart.....I believe you showed those girls a thing or two about competing like only a southern lady knows how to do! And.....wait a minute....is that our one and only Miss High Cotton USA I see behind one of those masks???? I sense another rowdy High Cotton round coming soon....:)

]]> We're in The Minute Magazine! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/91/We%27re-in-The-Minute-Magazine%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/91/We%27re-in-The-Minute-Magazine%21 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:39:39 -0700

A fabulous Louisiana based magazine, The Minute Magazine, included us in their latest issue! The magazine motto is: encourage, enlighten, inspire. We Peach and Love girls couldn't agree more with that philosophy. Our Miss High Cotton USA, Carole Foret, is getting lots of publicity!

Take a look at the latest issue at: http://issuu.com/theminutemagazine or find them on fb.

]]> The High Cotton Necklace http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/90/The-High-Cotton-Necklace http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/90/The-High-Cotton-Necklace Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:38:12 -0700 High Cotton fans asked for something to pass among winners during games, so we created this fabulous "pearl" necklace that will surely place your winners in High Cotton!

The necklaces are long enough to easily slip over your head - we know southern belles don't like to mess up their hair! :)

You can be one of the first to purchase a necklace by clicking on the "products" tab above!

]]> Announcing the First MISS HIGH COTTON U.S.A.! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/88/Announcing-the-First-MISS-HIGH-COTTON-U.S.A.%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/88/Announcing-the-First-MISS-HIGH-COTTON-U.S.A.%21 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:07:15 -0700

First, we would like to thank ALL of our fabulous contestants for entering our contest. It has been a fun experience, and we think you are all beautiful representatives!

Our second runner up is contestant #11: Marybeth Isley from Athens, GA. Marybeth will receive a box of delicious brownies.

Our first runner up is contestant #9: Marie Dixon from Camilla, GA. Marie will receive a box of party goodies that will include our new Miss High Cotton faux pearl necklace.

And without further ado, the winner of the first Miss High Cotton U.S.A. contest is...

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contestant #3: CAROLE FORET from Athens, AL.

Carole and her BFF (best friend forever) will soon be in high cotton when they travel to St. Simons Island, GA for a girls weekend away. The trip will include airfare (or some cash to spend if airfare is not needed) and lodging at The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. They may have a couple of other small surprises as well. :) And yes - we hope to document a little of their trip and will share some of those details with you!

It is a high honor to be named the first Miss High Cotton U.S.A. We know that Carole will wear hear title with pride and elevated self esteem! :)

We would love to tell you more about our first Miss High Cotton U.S.A. Let us know what questions you would like to ask Carole, and we will choose some to ask her. Just leave your questions in the comment box below. In the meantime, Carole is a talented artist, so be sure to check out her work.

]]> Miss High Cotton U.S.A. Contest: Vote! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/85/Miss-High-Cotton-U.S.A.-Contest%3A-Vote%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/85/Miss-High-Cotton-U.S.A.-Contest%3A-Vote%21 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:36:47 -0700

Some lucky girls are going to the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on St. Simons Island, GA for a fabulous, free, and beachy weekend! Who will it be? It's up to YOU to decide!

Take a look at our contestants below and choose your favorite Miss High Cotton. In addition to receiving the coveted title of Miss High Cotton U.S.A., the winner will win a trip for herself and her B.F.F. to St. Simons Island, Georgia (airfare included) where they will stay at the luxurious King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. We may just surprise them with other fun things as well!

Without further ado...here they are in alphabetical order by first name.

Our first contestant is Becky. She looks like she would know how to have a fun time on a girls weekend away, don't you think? Becky proudly wears her crown and cotton.

Our second contestant is (also) Becky. Becky and her friends had to park at the end of a long, muddy drive to get to their High Cotton game and proudly show off their wet, dirty jeans. And what is better than a High Cotton game? High Cotton and cake! :)

Our third contestant is Carole. She and her friends know how to get the cards flying...and check out that dazzling, winning chip! Carole works her magic in her sparkly tiara.

Our fourth contestant is Cindy. Her shirt says it all..."Some girls are born winners!" Cindy proudly wears her Miss High Cotton sash and tiara.

Our fifth contestant is Deborah. She is the official Miss High Cotton of Two Friends in Perry, GA. These girls really know how to throw a party. Deborah looks dazzling with her cotton bouquet.

Our sixth contestant is Elaine. She is a skilled High Cotton player, and we are certain she has probably given or received a few scratches in her quest to obtain that fabulous crown.

Our seventh contestant is Jane. Her daughter Becky had the honor of being the first person to host a High Cotton game in the southern city of Charleston, but we see who has the winning chip now! She is proudly supported by her son-in-law who we are certain would love to claim the title of King Cotton! :)

Our eighth contestant is Josie. She fought hard for that crown and wears it well. We heard through the grapevine that she took it from a former Miss High Cotton. Friends are great, but this a competition after all! :)

Our ninth contestant is Marie. She and her friends are the epitome of High Cotton in their luxurious fur coats. The lucky juice in that sterling punch bowl surely gave her the winning edge! :)

Our tenth contestant is Tami. It's easy to see that her friend on the right is clearly dismayed at not having the title herself, but Tami did what it takes to win. Way to go Tami! :) ha

Our eleventh contestant is Marybeth. She looks very regal in her burlap gown and cotton crown.

So there you have it...the decision is in your hands people! Choose your favorite contestant and cast your vote before noon on January 25th. Please ask all of your friends to vote also!

And, if you don't know yet about the "High Cotton" card game, by all means check out our Products page and order a game for yourself or visit one of our wonderful shops which are listed in the Store Locator section of this blog. Happy Playing and Voting!

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Good luck ladies! It will be a high honor to be named the first Miss High Cotton U.S.A., and we know you will wear your title with pride and elevated self esteem. After all, others fought hard for this recognition and could not match your quick wit and fabulous style! :)

Before you leave, please take a moment to read about the contest in the blog post below, and visit our sponsors:

The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort

Brunswick and the Golden Isles Visitors Bureau

]]> The Official "Miss High Cotton U.S.A." Contest! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/83/The-Official-%22Miss-High-Cotton-U.S.A.%22-Contest%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/83/The-Official-%22Miss-High-Cotton-U.S.A.%22-Contest%21 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:07:47 -0700 Because so many of you have sent in photos of you winning the "Miss High Cotton" title, we thought it would be fun to have a "Miss High Cotton U.S.A." contest! Can you think of a higher honor than being named "Miss High Cotton U.S.A."? :)

We have teamed up with The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort and the Brunswick and the Golden Isles Visitors Bureau to bring you a "livin' in high cotton" vacation. You will be whisked away to the Golden Isles March 26th-28th after being named Miss High Cotton U.S.A.!

Are you wondering what happens if you win and happen to live close enough to the Golden Isles to drive? Well...w will give you some cash to go shopping with if you don't need airfare! :)

Be sure to visit our sponsors below:

The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort

The Brunswick and the Golden Isles Visitors Bureau

To get you in the spirit of the contest, some local High Cotton players got together with us and made a short video to launch the contest. I'm quite certain that some of the girls will be nominated for an Oscar because they did a fabulous job so you will not want to miss it! Plus, it's only two minutes long. :)

Oh...and just in case you have been living in a cave and don't know what "High Cotton" is all about or why we are so excited about our most popular product...check out this link to learn more.

If you have any questions about the contest or "High Cotton", don't hesitate to contact us by email at win@peachandlove.com or by calling 229.225.7138.

]]> Decatur Girls LOVE the game! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/82/Decatur-Girls-LOVE-the-game%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/82/Decatur-Girls-LOVE-the-game%21 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:32:34 -0700 We got the sweetest email from some cute girls in Decatur who had a blast playing High Cotton on New Year's Eve.

They sent the photos below. I see the crown made its way from one lady to another during the game...and I don't even see any scratches! :)

Can you believe the guys opted for Rock Band and missed out on this fun? ha

Thanks for sharing your photos Jen!

]]> 2010 Already?? http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/81/2010-Already%3F%3F http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/81/2010-Already%3F%3F Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:53:46 -0700 It's 2010 already??? What, what, what happened to 2009?

Anyway, 2009 was a blast for us, and a lot of that was due to the fabulous, faithful customers and fans who keep us strong and inspired day in and day out. We resolve to make 2010 even better and pledge to bring you products, events and everyday "hello's" to inspire you to keep living that sweet, southern life. And....by all means....keep it fun, y'all!

Blessings for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010! Stay tuned, friends.....we have a few surprises on the way.

Dara and Jill

]]> Merry Christmas! http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/80/Merry-Christmas%21 http://peachandlove.com/index.php/post/80/Merry-Christmas%21 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:03:53 -0700 HO! HO! HO! And Merrrrrrrrry Christmas!

We hope all you southerners and those who just wish you were southern had a wonderful Christmas! Santa always loves coming to the south (obviously) to take a break from those cold North Pole winters. Continue enjoying your holiday season, and we're wishing each and every one of you a prosperous, healthy, and happy 2010! See you soon! Dara and Jill

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