RED CANVAS APRON $26.95

34" LONG

Nothing better than a sweet red apron to help turn up the heat in the kitchen!  This is an adjustable butcher's apron made to fit all sizes.  Original price $54.  From Terrain.  Buy here.

BABY COLORING CRAYONS $19

If I know you and you've had a baby recently, then you probably own a set of these non-toxic baby crayons.  They are made with all vegetable-based compounds and the size of each crayon is large enough to prevent your little one from swallowing and makes it easier for them to hold.  Start your little one on their way to expressing themselves!
Buy here from Tortoise General.

STEVEN ALAN JULEP SHORTS $89

If I had an endless amount of money, I'd be spending it all at Steven Alan.  I am not kidding.  LOVE these pleated shorts, also available in a khaki/white stripes.  Originally priced at $148.  Be warned, this is a final sale item, no returns...   Buy here!  

WEST ELM DHURRIE POUF $160

24"sq x 13"H

3 words... MODERN.  BEAN.  BAG...  Do I need to say anything else???
Buy from West Elm.  Original price $199.

BAMBOO PLATE SET $9.99

I use these all the time when we have friends over for a low key bbq.  They are so much better than paper/styrofoam plates, and although it says one time use, we re-use ours, even put them in the dish washer!  I love these with all my heart!  Small plates, $4.99, medium, $7.99, large $9.99.
Buy from World Market, or click here.

UPDATE: Better prices found at Crate and Barrel, click here!

FOLDABLE BIRD HOUSE $6

I have become an amateur bird watcher around my house, I actually have 2 golden eagles that fly over head almost every afternoon!  My favorite birds to watch, however, are the California Quail families who are just now escorting their young across the roads and teaching them how to fly.  It is too cute for words.  My husband and I once rescued a baby hummingbird from the clutches of our cat's mouth.  We set it up in a make-shift nest and watched its parents feed it many times throughout the day until one unforgettable morning, we sat back and watched it learn to fly.  And then it was gone! That's when I truly understood the "empty nest syndrome"!

Anyway, back to shopping, this fold able birdhouse is just the thing to get you into the bird-watching spirit without spending much money.  My thought is to buy this cheapie, see if birds use it, then invest in a more permanent, weather-proof home.  This is ideal for dry climates as rain might do some damage to this paper house! Also a great gift for children.

You can buy this here from allmodern.com.

BAUER POTTERY DOG BOWLS $15.40

LARGE DOG BOWL

I love these Bauer pottery pet bowls, I have one for our dog and one for our little kitties, (It says "CAT", duh!).

Grab one while supplies last at this site.  If you are looking for more sizes and colors, go to the Bauer site and choose from a wide array of beautiful dog and cat bowls.   Prices range from$24 - $40.

CB2 WIRE MESH TABLE $79.95

48" DIA x 29.25"H

This retro, Palm Springs inspired wire mesh outdoor table is a great find!  This is a great time of year to stock up on your outdoor furniture needs as the summer begins to wind down. Original price $199.
Buy this here.

WORLD MARKET BEACH CHAIR $19.98

A good beach chair is hard to find, especially one with 5 seating positions! This is great for the beach, and for the patio.  And look!  It even has a beverage holder, score!
Original price $29.99.
You can buy this here.

CALIFORNIA PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR

3.5" x 5"

I saw this on EBAY,there are no bids, and the auction has about one day left, so get on this!  Starting bid is set at $19.50!
The artist, perhaps Art Riley (1911-1998),is a known California artist. The seller does not claim that it is his work, but believes it to be, and hey, for $20, who cares, it's a sweet little California adobe painting!
See details here.

MOSQUITO REPELLENT CANDLES $56

This is brilliant, and although it's not a sale item, I included it because of it's practicality and re purpose-ness... (is that a word?). Anyway, the great thing about this soy citronella candle is that once it has burned down, you can re-use this concrete pot for a planter!  Genius!!!
Buy this here from Hillhouse Naturals.

FROSTED GLASS CANDLE $7.95

3.25" H

I can already picture this burning outside under the stars, or in your powder room, maybe a few in a line?  Slightly scented,  either a floral Fluer de Cotton or a muskier Ponce De Leon?  Original price $18.00.
From Anthropologie, buy here.

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA PEEP TOE $277.99

OH MY GOD!  So pretty!  This shoe gets me excited for fall!  I love shoes that have a certain je ne se qua appeal to them. I'd say these fit that bill to a T!
Original price $695. 

Buy here from Saks!

ALDEN ADJUSTABLE TEAK FOLDING CHAIR $360

I have a few of these, so I can attest to the beauty and functionality of these amazing chairs.  They are super comfy and they look great in the yard. DWR has a very good summer sale (50% off) going on right now, check these out here.

And why not grab a side table too, for $168 (Orig price $ 350), I did! Buy here.
Matching chaise lounger also on sale!

J CREW CARSISI RING $29.99

Geometric shapes and rough-cut stones make this cocktail ring a definite conversation piece!  The original price was $55 and it also comes in "green tea", a dark silvery, green hue...
Buy from JCREW here.