Pearlie's Southern Kitchen, Inc.

06/12/2026

🌸 A Proud Mom Moment! 🌸

Today, we received something very special in the mail, the official United States Copyright Registration Certificate for my daughter London's books! 📚✨
As many of you know, London writes under the pen name Blossom Thorns, and what began as a dream and a passion project has now become an officially protected creative work recognized by the U.S. Copyright Office.

Her books:
📖 Unapologetically Beautiful: A Journey Beyond the Mirror
📖 Unapologetically Me: A Self-Reflection & Growth Guide
are now officially registered and protected.

As a mother, it is hard to put into words how proud I am. Watching my daughter transform her experiences, thoughts, and heart into books designed to inspire confidence, self-love, and healing for other young people has been an incredible journey.

This certificate represents more than legal protection, it represents dedication, perseverance, courage, creativity, and the power of a young woman who chose to use her voice to uplift others.

At only 16 years old, Blossom Thorns is already building a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and empowerment. This milestone is proof that age does not determine impact.

London, I am beyond proud of you. Thank you for showing other young people that their stories matter, their voices matter, and their dreams are worth pursuing.

Today we celebrate not just a copyright registration, but the beginning of something much bigger. 🌸💕

Congratulations, Blossom Thorns! The world is waiting for what comes next.
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06/12/2026

🌸 A Proud Mom Moment! 🌸

Today, we received something very special in the mail, the official United States Copyright Registration Certificate for my daughter London's books! 📚✨
As many of you know, London writes under the pen name Blossom Thorns, and what began as a dream and a passion project has now become an officially protected creative work recognized by the U.S. Copyright Office.

Her books:
📖 Unapologetically Beautiful: A Journey Beyond the Mirror
📖 Unapologetically Me: A Self-Reflection & Growth Guide
are now officially registered and protected.

As a mother, it is hard to put into words how proud I am. Watching my daughter transform her experiences, thoughts, and heart into books designed to inspire confidence, self-love, and healing for other young people has been an incredible journey.

This certificate represents more than legal protection, it represents dedication, perseverance, courage, creativity, and the power of a young woman who chose to use her voice to uplift others.

At only 16 years old, Blossom Thorns is already building a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and empowerment. This milestone is proof that age does not determine impact.

London, I am beyond proud of you. Thank you for showing other young people that their stories matter, their voices matter, and their dreams are worth pursuing.

Today we celebrate not just a copyright registration, but the beginning of something much bigger. 🌸💕

Congratulations, Blossom Thorns! The world is waiting for what comes next.
📚✨🌸

Shaun Thorns Sallie' Thorns Glenda Bell

03/30/2026

Another POP UP IN THE BOOKS!

✨ A Moment Bigger Than a Book… A Movement in Motion. ✨

This weekend at the Girlfriends Ignite Tea Party, something powerful happened.
MY BFF didn’t just show up as an author… she showed up as a voice. 💕

From meaningful conversations to moments of reflection at the affirmation mirror, every young girlvand every woman was reminded of one thing:

You are enough. Right now. As you are.
Watching attendees pause, read affirmations, and even add their own… that’s the impact.

That’s the mission behind Unapologetically Me and A Journey Beyond the Mirror.
Because this isn’t just about books
It’s about building confidence.
It’s about creating safe spaces.
It’s about changing how girls see themselves.

To everyone who stopped by, supported, purchased, spoke life, or simply showed love, thank you!

And to the incredible founders of Girlfriends Ignite… thank you for creating a space where purpose, poise, and power come together so beautifully.
This is just the beginning. 🌸
Kristen, Thank you for the invite!

To her village, I am forever grateful 🙏🏾 Shaun Thorns Sallie Thorns Serita Baysmore Shambrekiá N. Wise Melissa Harrison Larry Munson Glenda Bell I know I have missed quite a few but charge it to my head and not my heart. 🥰

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07/13/2025

No DJ. No ballroom. No fancy dress. Just… Paris, Barcelona, and Madrid. ✈️💁🏽‍♀️

For London’s Sweet Sixteen, we traded in the traditional party for a passport and a whole lotta culture! Because honestly — this child has been ready for international travel since kindergarten. 😂🌍

From croissants under the Eiffel Tower 🇫🇷 to tapas in Spain 🇪🇸, our girl is out here living her best, most culturally curious life. She’s always been the type to ask why and how — and now she gets to explore it for herself, one cobblestone street at a time.

She took iconic photos at the Eiffel Tower, cruised the Seine River like a true Parisian, wrote a sweet little message on the Pont des Arts love lock bridge, and treated herself to the most beautiful macarons decorated with her initial ‘L’ — because even in Europe, she’s going to give main character energy. 💅🏽🍬

London has always had a heart for learning and immersing herself in new cultures, so this trip was so much more her than a party ever could’ve been. Watching her take in the world with such curiosity and confidence… whew. She is truly my wildest dream with curls, big opinions, and a carry-on bag. 🥹💖

Shawn and I are beyond grateful to God for being able to give her this gift. It’s a blessing we don’t take lightly, and it fills our hearts to see her shine on foreign soil.

Happy Sweet Sixteen, London. Keep growing, keep glowing, and keep making the world your classroom. 🌍✨

12/25/2024

12/13/2024

What an incredible time at the annual event! It was an absolute honor to support the MEGA TALENTED TDASH ( )—his performance was nothing short of spectacular. If you missed it, it’s truly unfortunate because his STAR is undoubtedly on the rise!

TDASH hails from Houston, Texas, 🤘🏿and is revitalizing the R&B scene with his soulful voice and dynamic performances. His impressive journey includes singing the national anthem at an NBA Rockets game and performing at the H-Town Boys tribute during their induction into the R&B Hall of Fame. TDASH has also collaborated with renowned artists, featuring Paul Wall on the remix of "Love Train." His recent rendition of Randy Travis's "Deeper than the Holler" went viral on TikTok, garnering attention from artists like Avant and Anthony Hamilton.

TDASH’s social media presence is nothing short of phenomenal. On TikTok (), he has amassed over 515,000 followers and 3.2 million likes, with his videos FREQUENTLY going viral. His Instagram platform also showcases his talent and personality, connecting him with a growing audience. These platforms have significantly boosted his visibility and led to impressive streaming numbers across various music platforms.

A huge thank you to for recognizing TDASH’s talent and offering his stage for him to shine. Even without music, TDASH had us all captivated—it was like watching Apollo, SMAO!

Dallas, keep your eyes on TDASH. His brilliance is just getting started! 🌟

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11/29/2024

Happy Thanksgiving 2024!

What a time to be grateful...fully of laughs, Pool Hustling and Music

Splurged a little with the Prime Rib Roast
, Herb Crusted Lamb Chops and 5 Cheese Decedent Mac n Cheese.

11/15/2024

Happy Fried-Day!! 🥳 Craving that Southern soul food magic? 🍗✨ Follow us to stay in the loop on events near you and get ready for even tastier, yummier, and oh-so-delicious vibes from Pearlie’s Southern Kitchen! 😋🔥

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