A ROUNDUP OF STYLISH SUMMER FAVORITES FOR THE BEST AUGUST EVER
I’m back from a little hiatus, and can’t wait to share my favorite summer discoveries with you. I’ve rounded up easy, breezy finds for making the most of sunny days and leisure pursuits. Whether you find yourself on a beach, patio, porch or poolside, these classic pieces will become your must-have warm weather necessities. Just add a riveting beach read and you are ready to take on August in style. Relax, and let vacation season commence.
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Shade seekers, rejoice! Sit outside and stay calm, cool and collected under this striped umbrella from Chairish, inspired by retro resort style and the Italian riviera.
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Keep drinks cold in ticking striped cooler bags by Mark and Graham. Available with a monogram which gives it even more coastal cred.
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Looking for a way to tote food in style with classic picnic panache? Baskets make everything better, and this gingham-lined picnic basket by Heather Taylor Home for West Elm checks all the boxes.
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If there is ric rac involved, I’m in. This teak deck chair from Serena and Lily may be a bit heavy to carry to the beach, but the blue and white stripe and ricrac design will make it worth it, because you’ll have the most stylish chair in the sand.
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You can’t go wrong with a striped beach towel. They go together like peanut butter and jelly: surefire classics. I love the wide awning stripe in coral and white by Kassatex at Chairish. I have this towel in aqua and it is the perfect size.
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Lazy days were made for leisurely pursuits, and a hammock is just the thing for relaxing. This striped version from Terrain looks great next to a perfectly manicured lawn. Just look at the sky and think to yourself, serenity now.
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Elevate the ho-hum lawn game with super chic cornhole / beanbag toss set. Chairish partnered with The Muddy Dog and created special boards with giant tassels. Need! Want!
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If you are spending a lot of time outdoors, you’re going to need a bigger hat. When Pamela Munson reintroduced her classic straw hats, I was thrilled. Trimmed in grosgrain ribbon, they exude breezy, pulled together style. classic straw hats
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The Nap Dress, the dress that went viral, earned Hill House Home, the brand, $1 million in 12 minutes when a floral version they launched sold out. I showed their plaid dresses that sold quickly last holiday season, and the latest shell pattern is perfect for summer slumber or seaside sojourn.
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Ah, straw, bamboo and wicker, I just can’t quit you. A dainty bag with all the right details, this diminutive darling by J. McLaughlin includes a piece of coral for a handle and a bamboo closure.
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A beach bag the size of a house, this canvas version with green and white webbing by Loeffler Randall has true prep style that will take you from beach to BBQ.
Bugs be gone with this genius lantern. Finally, you can sit outside at dusk and enjoy yourself without worrying you will be eaten alive by mosquitos.
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Set the table at home or bring this woven flatware in your picnic basket for elegant entertaining. The woven materials add a summery feel.
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When it comes to melamine, not just any old plates will do. The minute I laid eyes on these charming blue and white floral plates, I was smitten.
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These are the best acrylic glasses ever. When I entertain, I always get asked about these whisper thin glasses from CB2. The Marta glass is a stylists go-to with its clean lines.
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Bordallo Pinheiro Portuguese ceramics are trending, and this playful watermelon bowl couldn’t be cuter for summer get togethers.