nothing like some fun summer napkins to get the party started. these fun, colorful numbers are from ikea and will only set you back $1.29- $1.99 a pack (in-store only). enjoy!

i know these are borderline (and some of you will say “definitely”) tacky, but i think used on a super cute porch with the right color scheme these silly little outdoor chairs from ikea could be fun. certainly a fun alternative to the butterfly chair, regular old plastic chairs or something more traditional. totally borderline, but if you work it in well (maybe on a porch with crisp white accents, super clean and preppy) i think it could work. just requires a little imagination.$50 a pop at ikea.

brooklyn’s sarah cihat just introduced some fun new plates to her rehabilitated dishware collection- this time abe lincoln, the spaceman and others get a little black and white treatment. super chic and fun. click here for more info and to find a retailer near you.

i wrote about these fun little stick-ems when they first launched, but they added some great new designs for 2006 and i just had to post them. schtickers are removable “sticker” covers that can be used on laptops and ipods- they’re a fun way to dress up your computer if that dell logo gets a little tired. at $20 a pop they’re an affordable way to add a little snazz to your laptop. click here for the new designs (be sure to check out my favorite- the lotta jansdotter-type design). enjoy!

well, it is meant for the bedroom- these cheeky bed linens by british designer kate storer take us back to the story of the birds and the bees. she’s got some racier sheets too if the insect/bird version isn’t saucy enough for you. click here for more bedding from the queen of fun sheets, kate storer.

ikea is fantastic for basic pieces that can be redone to fit your style and your home’s feel. this time i thought i’d check out their lighting and came across this cute $40 (!) three-armed chandelier that can be hardwired and hung over a bed, table or even in a bathroom for a little glam touch. it’s sold as silver, but i think it would be adorable to spray paint it say, robin’s egg blue and dip the crystals in a white enamel, or a white paint and white enamel. either way, it has a lot of potential for an affordable mini chandy- especially one that can be hardwired. and just for fun i threw in this cute new lotten lampshade for $5.99- the pattern reminds me of stitching and i think it might be cute used on a base that’s a bit more homespun looking. click here for the full collection of new lighting at ikea. enjoy!