As a child of the 80s, I still get a little misty-eyed thinking about the first time I figured out how to solve a basic 3×3x3 Rubik’s Cube.  Who knew they’d be making 4×4x4 cubes and 5×5x5 cubes and even triangular Rubik’s cubes just a couple of decades later.  Seriously, those people know how to take all the fun out of it.

Luckily, the nice people who make the Rubik’s Cube have come up with a variation that’s actually really cool, even if you’re the type who needs instructions on how to solve the Rubik’s Cube.  The Rubik’s Revolution takes advantage of modern technology by offering electronic Rubik’s games that don’t necessarily involve SOLVING the cube.

I picked one up about a week ago at the local Borders and I haven’t been able to put it down since.  I watch movies while playing with my cube.  I sit outside on the porch with my cube.  You better believe I’m taking the cube on vacation later this summer.  As for the boyfriend, I’m not so sure.

I don’t really like carrying a lot of accessories to the beach, and the Sun Cabana is definitely something of a monster.  All the same, I love the idea of having a portable shade and privacy screen.  Instead of trying to lay out and read a book, only to leave after 20 minutes with a nasty burn, I could do a half-in, half-out sort of thing to get a bit of shade when I needed it.

And of course, we have to consider the romantic possibilities…you could certainly get into some trouble with your own private portable cabana.

They claim that it’s really easy to pop up, and that it folds flat for storage and transportation.  I might have to get a little help with that, though.  I can’t even get those fold-flat floating chairs to go back to their original shape, so I’m sure I’d have problems with an entire cabana!

I’ve never been a big fan of running around the beach without a cover-up.  Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I’d prefer to show things off at home, not in public.  This  Juicy Couture Beach Short Bandeau Cover-Up struck me as perfect for use with a really bright pink or blue suit this summer.

Though you can’t see it on the photo, the Juicy Couture charm details really make the piece.

I’m not much of a yoga person. To be quite honest, I just don’t have the patience. All the same, I look awfully cute in a pair of yoga pants accessorized with a gym bag and a smoothie. I’ve been looking for a new pair, and the ones below are all very tempting - though I’ve yet to make up my mind.

Bop Basics Yoga Pant
Price: $59.0
I’ve never been disappointed by Bop Basics, so these are strong contenders (and made in the U.S.!). Between the super-soft jersey cotton and the soft, natural color, I love these. The waistband folds over, but I’m not entirely sure how much that would help with the 36″ inseam. I’m pretty sure I’d have to alter these or risk death by yoga pants. Flare leg. 9″ rise (measured with fold). 36″ inseam. 47% cotton/47% modal/6% spandex. Wash cold.

CONTRAST FOLDOVER YOGA PANT
Price: $30.0
Of course, these yoga pants may actually fit my style a little better.  I like a splash of color from time to time, and these deliver.  I’m not sure that I like the idea of a 32″ inseam (too short) or 37″ (too long!), but I guess that’s what scissors are for.

BECKER Yoga Pants
Price: $24.0
You’d have to be a lot shorter than me to enjoy these yoga pants, but they certainly are cute.  100% cotton, 31″ inseam.

Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Yoga Pants
Price: $128.0
I’m pretty sure that these yoga pants are perfectly broken in by the butts of angels themselves, because that’s the only way I can imagine paying $128 for a pair of yoga pants.  Awfully cute, though.

Fold-Over Yoga Pants
Price: $34.97
These standard grey yoga pants are the perfect blend of cotton and spandex, plus they’re affordable.  These may be the ones…

I’ve probably said it before, but Delia’s definitely has some cute stuff, even if you’re “too old” to be caught dead in their stores.  This funky Damask Victorian Sheet & Pillowcase set is a perfect example.  It’s a little bit youthful and cute, but the damask pattern definitely lends it a bit of sophistication.  It would be great for a 20-something bedroom.

Several of the set’s pieces are pictured below:

Victorian Sheet & Pillowcase Sets
Price: $41.0
The sheet set comes with a striped flat sheet with blue border, blue fitted sheet, and stripe pillowcase with blue border.

Victorian Message Board
Price: $46.0
Wood/fabric.  Imported. Catalog and web exclusive.

Victorian Comforter Cover
Price: $40.0
The comforter cover can be reversed to show a large Victorian print.  Black-Multi. Twin, full, queen. Imported. Catalog and web exclusive.