Lounging in Luxury...

Even though the cost can be outrageous (hundreds of dollars for a towel?), designer beach towels are the ultimate in luxury. When you can spend that much money on something as simple as a towel, things are probably going pretty good. What a phenomenal gift it would be to give or recieve, along with some sunscreen of course! Here are a few that caught my eye, ranging in price from an affordable 40 dollars to over 400!

Top left: Louis Vuitton beach towel $425, Juicy Couture beach towel $75, Hermes beach towel $459, Missoni beach towel $297, Emilio Pucci beach towel $340, Ralph Lauren beach towel $40

Ashley Paige

I absolutely love Ashley Paige swim and beachwear! The vivid colors and flirtatious styles could brighten even the cloudiest of days. Based in Los Angeles, California, Ashley Paige's knit apparel is constantly in demand. Each piece is handmade and she even does custom orders. Her clientele includes Mariah Carey, Fergie, Heidi Klum, and Carmen Electra to name a few. Her bikinis have been featured in nearly every magazine you can think of, and she became a household name with her reality show on TLC, "Bikini or Bust". I'm planning on purchasing her book, Sexy Little Knits, which is chock-full of knit and crocheted patterns! You can click here to see the finished product of one reader. What a great project to tackle just before summer kicks in! Check out her collections, online store and more at, www.ashleypaige.com.

Summer Cocktail of the Week

Summer is just around the corner and what better way to welcome the season than by sipping on this fruity beverage?

Strawberry Daiquiris

2 oz. white rum (or amber, if you prefer)
1/4 cup fresh strawberries
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup ice

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Rub rim of glass with lime. Dip rim in sugar. Serve in chilled glasses and garnish with a juicy strawberry. Sip and enjoy!