Life of Leisure: 10 Gifts for Your Summer Host, House, Picnic, Patio, and Person
Photo courtesy of Bertoli.
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We’re gonna get right to it: It’s HOT. We can barely think of anything else. Beat the heat or bask in it with pristine summer picks that will enhance the time you spend outside. On this list you’ll find:
- how to impress the grill master
- a chic way to smoke out the no-see-ums
- a patio seat that screams riviera
- the tennis dress with game
Citrus Squeezer
Fill a basket with lemons, a bottle of simple syrup, and this hand-held juicer (choose from bird, swan, fish) — and make lemonade and conversation for your friends all weekend long.
Japanese White Charcoal
Impress the grill master with a bundle of Binchotan. From white oak branches, it’s 95% pure carbon, making it odorless and nearly smokeless, with a long burn time.
Garden-Inspired Tableware
Bring an English garden touch to the picnic with napkins and tablecloths inspired by the flowers at the Thyme hotel in the Cotswolds.
Incense Coil
Hanging citronella is a super chic way to keep the mosquitos at bay. Place at various heights or keep on a stand on the tabletop and let the steady stream of incense waft around you.
Pillow Chair
A custom-woven, upholstered, “physical embodiment of languid Riviera glamour and seaside musing.” In blue, yellow, red, and green.
Luxe Beach Towel
This 100-percent premium cotton, quick-drying towel is inspired by Ghana’s traditional Ewe kente cloth. In various color combos.
Portable Wearable Fan
A compact, bladeless fan that can be clipped to your waist, collar, hat (and beyond) to provide five hours of soft breeze on the sweatiest of days.
Tennis Dress
Break out the champagne and strawberries to serve with this sleek tennis look from Vuori.
Picnic Basket and Cooler
Chill as you chill your rosè at the park or beach. Made from rosewood and wicker with a wooden lid that doubles as a cheeseboard.
Chlorophyll Detox Drops
An easy-drinking and refreshing blend of chlorophyll, lemon, and mint to show your liver some love after a night of summer fun.
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