The Dandelion Patch

Summertime is the season of celebrating all things Americana. From Memorial Day, to 4th of July, and quickly followed by Labor Day-- clearly red, white and blue rule.

These whimsical figurines are both decorative and collectable! I know the saying "Virginia is for lovers"... but with Colonial Williamsburg and Mount Vernon both in Virginia-- we have no excuse to visit, enjoy and remember our nation's history.

These little guys are bursting with American pride!

Fathers day is right around the corner and we have found the PERFECT gift. When I think of most dads-- I think of them grilling outside on the bbq and watching their favorite college sports team. Mine would also be eating a bag of potato chips and drinking a cold one (or two)....If this sounds like your dad-- then we've got you covered for this sunday.

These spatulas give a whole new meaning to the word "branded"...

The only picture that is missing here is the one with my daughter wearing a ring on each finger (but I thought better of posting it for the world to see)!

She may have gone a little over-board, but seriously, she has a point. For $10 you can afford one of these hand-painted gems for every outfit in your closet!

Even if you don't buy one for yourself (or your darling daughter!), buy one for a glam-grad and forever be considered a rock star!

Did you know that Lilly Pullitzer is celebrating 50 years of style this year?

What better way to accent the 50 year old brand than to launch a new line of stationery and gifts...

Your favorite Patch store has the newest collection of Lilly Pulitzer stationery and gift designs! Seriously, there are so many variations of pink and green to choose from that it will be hard not to purchase the entire set!

Thank you cards and note cards are always in style! Jackie O' would be so proud to use some of theseTo me, Lilly has always defined summer with a powerful ( and pink) punch....

Look at these darling colorful patterns and envelopes!

Tired of plain-jane organization? Brighten up your files and your day with these cheerful patterned file folders!

Every teacher and mom needs a pink pen!

What better way to have inspired writing than colorful and trendy diaries and journals?

Who says being practical means being boring? Stay stylish with these chic coasters....

Lilly Pulitzer has some exceptionally cute designs, from paper to pens and everything in between! Sometimes those end of the year teacher gifts can be hard to find, though when you see all her new products here, at The Dandelion Patch, you will not have to look far for some adorable and affordable gifts!

These adorable, reusable bags are the perfect solution to summer! I can speak from experience that these oil cloth bags wipe up clean after muddy picnics, holds all those water toys and towels that you lug to the beach every summer, keeps your groceries tidy while traveling home from Whole Foods and does it all with style! It's no wonder that these "scout" bags (as their called) have been on Oprah's O-List and featured in almost every magazine you can think of! Treat yourself to one ( or more!) of this season's collection... and add a monogram for that personal touch.