a month ago i bought this dress on roxy. within 24 hours i was informed it was out of stock. ugh.

earlier this week i was online and decided to see if the dress was back in stock on roxy. no luck. so i googled it and up popped sports chalet. they had this beauty in stock so i snagged one quick.  i love it's casual bohemian feel. during summer i prefer dresses to shorts. i really don't like to wear shorts. 

if you're still with me, great.  thanks too for sticking with me during my blog dry spell.  everyone tells me i cannot lose site of my outside interests.  it's easy to say when your husband isn't the one fighting cancer.  love them for encouraging me though.  

Outdoors in

The other day while browsing online through Calico Corners I came across this gorgeous Ikat print fabric and decided it is the perfect fabric for my chairs.  I have been wanting to make slipcovers for awhile but didn't know what fabric to do it with and now I know.  I love the idea of being able to wash them because as most know things get dirty especially with kids.  I have been loving this table for a while but didn't feel that it would ever work in my current home.  But since we are moving soon, I think in a smaller kitchenette this table is the perfect compliment and affordable.  A few pops of yellow pillows are a fun addition as well as good back support.  As for the table scape, I find this flatware caddie rustic yet functional and perfect for indoor or outdoor entertaining.  I love me some tea in the summer and this white drink dispenser is a much needed addition to easy entertaining.  As for a center piece, this galvanized metal 3-tier stand is chic yet practical and makes it easy for all to grab a snack and go.  I am a sucker for seasonal dinnerware and the Calypso Target collection is no exception.  These tumblers are beautiful with their trio of colors and the plates are whimsy and durable which is a must for young families.   

How are you bringing the outdoors in this summer?

What some of the yumminess above?

Pier 1Parsons dining chairs

Pier 1Yellow accent pillow

Calico Corners Ikat Fabric

Ikea Round Table

Calypso Home for Target Tumblers

Target Drink Dispenser

Calypso Home for Target Plates

Pottery Barn 3-Tier Stand

Pottery Barn Flatware Caddie

new beginnings

This is officially our last week of summer.  Why? My wee boy Jake (pictured below) starts preschool next week.  Tomorrow we have a preschool social that we are all looking forward to.  Jake will meet Miss Amy (his teacher) again as well as his classmates.  To say Jake is excited would be an understatement.  In addition to the preschool buzz filling our house this week we are also booked with doctors visits, dorm room design (a first for me), birthday parties, a grammar school reunion (compliments of facebook), and a going away to college party... 

Due to the above, I am on a mini break from The Dish.  

I will be back next week for our regularly scheduled programming.  :)