Red, White & Blue for You

Celebrate the 4th in style with something fun from Melly.  Then impress your friends with some fascinating 4th of July facts.  Did you know???

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the second and third U.S. presidents, both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Five years later, the nation's fifth president, James Monroe, also died on July 4.
• The White House held its first Fourth of July celebration in 1801.  It had just opened the year before.
• Every Fourth, the "City of Brotherly Love" honors our nation's independence by gently tapping the Liberty Bell...can't chance that crack.

Summer Salebration

Shop Melly's Summer Sale

See a bargain, pick it up...all day long you'll have good luck.  So stop by Melly, either online or in the store, June 23rd and June 24th for lots of great deals at our Summer Sale.  You'll find 30% to 60% off select Lilly Pulitzer for adults and kids. There's no better time to fill your closet with adorable summer outfits!  Remember, all purchases of $300 or more receive free shipping.

Lilly Contest



Name that Print Contest



Be sure and enter the Name that Summer Print! contest on the Lilly Pulitzer blog. Ten winners who correctly identify these adorable Lilly prints will be chosen at random. You have until next Friday, June 24th, to post your answers.  Winners will receive a cute Lilly lunch cooler in the "Cherry Begonias" print Good luck~

Lilly Pulitzer Furniture ~ Oh, My!!

In case you're like some of us and just can't get enough Lilly Pulitzer in your life, then check out this new line of Lilly furniture. You can find out all the scoop and more on The Lilly Blog.  If only Melly were large enough to have a furniture department :)  Right now the furniture can be ordered at  Neiman Marcus and Horchow.  Later this summer, you'll be able to order directly from lillypulitzer.com


Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Director Jane Schoenborn's favorite furniture pieces

1. Marisol Jewelry Chest (MSRP $1,699)

2. Tessa Chair (Custom Upholstery $$ determined by fabric)

3. Boulevard Arm chair in Salmon Pink (MSRP $649)
4. Aster Writing Desk (MSRP $1,699)

5. Tangiers bedroom collection (MSRP $899 – $2,999)

Mixin' It Up Lilly Style

The latest Lilly blog post shares the memories of creating those "summer mix" cassette tapes and then captures that spirit in a new Lilly Pulitzer print.  What a fun idea! It seems like just yesterday I was making my "summer music tapes" to play in my Sony Walkman while laying out by the pool. Those were the days, my friend...

Summer Reading

Summer has definitely arrived in the Twin Cities with temps in the mid-90s, and all we want to do is sit by a pool with a cool drink and a great book.  Here are just a few of our faves...

• If You Were Here by Jen Lancaster ~ The latest hysterically funny book by entertaining author Jen Lancaster whose other laugh-out-loud reads include Bitter is the New Black; Pretty in Plaid; Such a Pretty Fat; Bright Lights, Big Ass and My Fair Lazy .  If you haven't read any of her books, you are definitely missing out.  There's no doubt that you might recognize yourself or someone you know in some of her characters.   So, if you don't mind people staring as you laugh out loud on the beach or poolside you owe it to yourself to pick up at least one (if not all) of Jen Lancaster's books this summer.  Check out her equally funny blog Jennsylvania...her last post included her summer reading list.
• The Big House: A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home by George Colt Howe ~ This memoir is great on so many levels.  It's part history lesson, part life lesson and incredibly well-written. It follows the author as he reminisces about his summers spent at the family's 100 year-old summer home on Cape Cod, the history of the home and its Boston Brahmin inhabitants, and the heart wrenching decisions that must be made as family members can no longer care for the home.  No doubt, many readers will be able to relate to the issues of a family summer home.
• Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks ~ If you are a fan of historical fiction, you'll truly enjoy the writing of Geraldine Brooks.  Her latest novel is set in Massachusetts in 1665 and based on the true story of a young man from Martha's Vineyard who became the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. Upon this small historical fact, Brooks has created a tale of love and faith, magic and adventure that you won't want to put down.  Her other novels include March; A Year of  Wonders; and People of the Book.  It's historical fiction at its best.

Do you have any favorite books that make for a great summer read?  Pass them along in our comments section. 

2011 Lilly Lover Days!

Get ready to don your cutest Lilly outfit, or better yet, come find some new summer Lilly at Melly. Then shoot a fun photo of yourself and enter the 2011 Lilly Lover Days! You could win a trip for 2 to The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and a bunch of other great prizes. All the details can be found on the Lilly Pulitzer blog.