MARISA'S MUST-HAVE'S FOR JULY

Since we are having a non-summer this year and staying at home is the best game plan, why not make the most of it and spruce up your outdoor spaces and beach gear? From the best outdoor umbrella to chic outdoor lights, I’ve rounded up some stylish finds to make your outdoor living room almost as enjoyable as your indoor version.

Image courtesy of Ballard Designs

Image courtesy of Ballard Designs

If you are serious about ping pong, this outdoor ping pong table called the Del Ray ups the ante. It’s currently on sale at Ballard Designs (note: its not regulation size).

Image courtesy of Snowe

Image courtesy of Snowe

Ah, blue and white stripes! This classic color combination in Snowe’s Sunny Stripe beach towel is pure coastal New England summer.

Image courtesy of Shopbop

Image courtesy of Shopbop

Beach days are upon us and since there is nothing else to do, bring your racquet skills to the sand with Sunny Life’s zippy paddles.

Image courtesy of Crate and Barrel

Image courtesy of Crate and Barrel

Table in a Bag is a Crate and Barrel classic. They’ve made this piece forever, and for good reason. It makes eating on the beach a snap and is easy to carry.

Image courtesy of Williams Sonoma

Image courtesy of Williams Sonoma

Who ever thought a cooler would be so cool? YETI has somehow managed to become the go-to with the Tundra, it’s sleek, well designed way to keep things chilly.

Image courtesy of Zafferano

Image courtesy of Zafferano

Amaze everyone with your functional and stylish outdoor lighting with Zafferano’s rechargeable table lamp. It provides 9 hours of LED light and looks good while doing it.

Image courtesy of Chairish

Image courtesy of Chairish

When it comes to outdoor umbrellas, those in the know turn to Santa Barbara Designs. Long an editor favorite, their quality and style is unparalleled. Chairish teamed up with California brand and designed an exclusive collection. Available in an array of colors, I prefer the Tuscan Sunset Umbrella with wide stripes and marquis style valance detail.

Image courtesy of Pottery Barn

Image courtesy of Pottery Barn

This large enamel serving platter can handle BBQ and big salads with ease.

Image courtesy of Terrain

Image courtesy of Terrain

Plastic plates get an upgrade! Terrain’s brightly patterned tile print melamine plates make eating out of doors an elevated experience.

Image courtesy of Net a Porter

Image courtesy of Net a Porter

Have it made in the shade with Eugenia Kim’s Annabelle straw hat that has giant grosgrain ribbon. If there is a ribbon on it, I usually tend to like it.

Image courtesy of Dermstore

Image courtesy of Dermstore

Save face with one of the best sunscreens out there: Anthelios by La Roche-Posay. Apply early and often.