The Birdman gets organized

My co-worker told me that over the weekend she saw this guy

in the check out line at this mecca

What do you think he was buying? I vote for this.

Leave your guesses in the comments.

Kick Back and Relax

My house is kicking my butt. These images of a super preppy island retreat make me feel better.

Soaking up the sun under a super cute pink pagoda umbrella, count me in.

Drinks and apps under the covered porch, yes please.

Breakfast on the porch with yummy local fresh fruit, sure.

Hope you have a great weekend!

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The High Dive

How is your summer going, have you been spending time at the pool?

These images would be so fantastic for a gallery wall, printed in various sizes and framed in different black frames.

Remember the high dive? So much fun.

You are probably going to have to pay for the good ones so that they don't have the Getty Images watermark across the front.

An alternative is that you could head for the archives of your local library or if there is a public pool or country club in your area call and see what they might have available for you to use. Not sure a public pool keeps an archive room but you never know.

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Favorite Product! Baby Legs

Leg Warmers are back people, with a vengeance. Don't worry you won't have to be rockin' the trend yourself as an adult (unless you want to! the 80's are back in fashion) but your little bambino can sport the trend with Baby Legs.

Look at that strut, she's all "yeah, my leg warmers are totally sweet!"

Why leg warmers for babies? Glad you asked,

From the website:

In April of 2005, Nicole Donnelly was a mom in a bind. Her daughter had a diaper rash that just wouldn't quit and she needed some diaper-free time. Wanting to keep her daughter warm, Nicole snipped the feet off of a pair of socks and fitted her daughter from hip to ankle with the coolest set of leg warmers. These leg warmers not only kept her daughter warm, but also protected her from the elements, made diaper changing and potty training easier, and protected her soft knees while crawling. With some fun designs and some grassroots marketing support, the functional and fashionable leg warmers that began as a solution to keep little legs warm quickly became much more.

They make a great shower gift, you can buy the packs as presents.

Set of 3 for $30

Lots of options for colors and designs.

You could mix and match your to your liking.

1 pair for $12

I'll fly away

Bird wallpaper on the ceiling- gets a sign of approval from this camp. Adds interest and pulls the whole room together. Love how the birds are modern and playful at the same time, a great fit for a nursery. This wallpaper by Julia Rothman comes in a couple different colorways.

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Oh Say Can You See?

How cute red, white and blue rooms can be!

image credits: Domino, Meg Braff, Jonathan Adler, Ikea, Absolutely Beautiful Things,

Evelyn Benatar, Elizabeth Dinkel Design, Design Sponge, Decorating a Modern Home, Coastal Living, unknown, Ashley Whitaker, Shopbuys, House Beautiful

Yankee Doodle is coming to town

He's gonna stick a feather in his hat and call it macaroni.

Hang your flag out front and let him know he's in the right place for a party.

You gotta check out the wikipedia entry for our friend Yankee Doodle when you have a chance.

images via here, here and here.