I would live in dresses all summer if I had enough of them. No shorts, no jeans, no capris — I would forgo them all for a rack of breezy cotton sundresses. I just ordered three to try from Victoria’s Secret and am waiting for them to come in to decide which to keep (probably just one with my budget, sadly…).

I have yet to try on a shirt dress that has fit me well (and I’ve probably tried on 15 at this point). Yet I keep trying. I have high hopes for this one, though.

Promise I won’t wear it as scandalously as this model!

SO CUTE! Just between you and me, I’m pinning my hopes on this little number.

Which is your favorite? And do you have a great source for reasonably priced summer frocks?

{Erin Hearts Court via 100 Layer Cake}

K + C aren’t having a traditional rehearsal dinner, but will be inviting guests to a welcome dinner at a local lobster joint the night before the wedding (hence, my beloved lobstah dress). We’re not yet sure how much will be left in the budget for fun details — and honestly, how many details do you need when you have lobster and surroundings like this — but here are some ideas I’ve collected over the last few weeks should the need arise…

An adorable lobster-claw invite:

{Martha Stewart Living}

Customized napkins:

{Snap Photography}

Place cards or escort cards, held down by stones:

{Martha Stewart Living}

Lobster place mats and red and white striped runners from Carrot & Stick Press:

{Thayer Photo and Alison Events}

Dessert (strawberry shortcake, of course!):

{Eat Drink Chic}

Lobster lollipop favors (or how about sacks of gummi lobsters?):

{Martha Stewart Weddings}

{Brian Phillips}

And a bag to pack the evening’s essentials:

{Alexandra Daley-Clark via Style Me Pretty}

I love old homes, and one of my favorite characteristics of them is their tendency to have gorgeous wooden ceilings with exposed beams. I love when you can see the “bones” of a house.

{this is glamorous}

{via Urban Grace Interiors}

{House Beautiful via The Inspired Room}

{via Elizabeth Anne Designs Living}

{House Beautiful}

Like last week’s nautical bracelet, I’m loving this one from The Vamoose on Etsy that my cousin Meghan emailed to me. $18 and available in natural or white rope and gold or silver trimmings. See it here!