Lilly Pulitzer Lifeguard Press Spring 2011

Little bits and pieces of the Lilly Pulitzer goodies from Lifeguard Press for Spring 2011 have been flying around facebook and email recently. Every season, the peeps at Lilly Pulitzer, Lifeguard Press and their collaborators out do themselves and this collection is no exception.

Lucky you, here's a sneak peek at some of the goodies before they're in stores.

Even though I'm freezing in Maryland with our below freezing temperatures, I'm already planning what I need on my wish list for spring soirees. This year I have many fun parties on the agenda for the minnies and for me. What fun it's going to be to use these party goods.

The Acrylic Wine Glasses are going to be perfect for a "Day at the Races" party I'm having later this spring. White Zin is one of my favorite patterns and looks great with solid pink or green accents.

These string lanterns would like great as an accent on a candy buffet or at an evening party. The Loopy Lilly is fantastic paired with the White Zin. I can't wait to get my hands on these because I actually have an idea that I hope will work. I'd like to make a curtain of paper lanterns as a backdrop for a dessert buffet. Fingers crossed that these will work with my idea!


If you've seen my facebook page or my resolutions for the year, you know that one of my goals is to stay in touch with friends and family on a more regular basis. What better way to say hello than with these adorable note cards! Every year, I save a few of these to frame in groups of three. It is a unique and pretty wall accent. P.S. While you're waiting to order these new designs, you can stock on up last years shift dress note cards at 50% off at Barnes and Noble. There's free shipping when you spend $25, too.


A Lilly collection simply must include little goodies for the minnies! Since Alexia, 9 going on 19, proclaimed that "backpacks are for babies and boys" she has been using her Lilly tote in Text Message every day to carry her books to school. But she is also still using her Pottery Barn Kids lunch bag and is not happy about it. At all. I thought about her using a mini tote for a lunch bag, but it is not insulated. These insulated lunch totes are a perfect solution and I know that it will be the first thing that I purchase.


Natalia LOVES the All About Me diary. It is all about her, after all! She loves to write stories and hide secrets from her twin sister in notebooks, and this one caught her eye because it's Lilly and it has a LOCK. And stickers. And a feather pen. I think I want one, too!


The only thing that would make this collection better would be the inclusion of a case for a BlackBerry or Kindle. Everything related to technology that is Lilly branded is the exact opposite of what I need. Since I don't have an iphone or nook, I made skins for these on my own, but I'd certainly buy one if it were available.

Here's an even bigger surprise for you!

If you would like to see a copy of the Spring 2011 Look Book to preview even more fabulous items, please leave a comment below this post with your email address and I'll get a copy to you ASAP. You can also leave a comment or send me an email if you would like to receive cards or little notes from me this year or if you prefer not to leave your email in a comment.

xoxo