Every weekend from now through Labor Day is booked solid. Fall clothes are already hitting stores. Just as summer really begins, it feels like it's almost over.

I don't need much for August-just a wear-every-weekend wardrobe that can be easily packed into a beach tote and some fun finds for entertaining outdoors.

Lately, I have been paying more attention to the common things I use in everyday life. Not just how they look, but how they feel.

The Spring and Fall 2008 runways were abloom with floral prints. No shrinking violets here--the modern way to do florals is to go for the bold and unexpected.

This past weekend, we went to check out our friend Tom and Allie's new house and were treated to a barbeque lunch in their garden.