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Out of the Box
NOTHING SAYS SUMMER LIKE RED, WHITE AND BLUE | BY MARY
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Designed by Alessandra Branca, Palampore Petal from Casa Branca is a perfect companion to mid- and largescale patterns. Shown here in Sky and Coral, this 100-percent linen fabric can stand on its own or function as a neutral. Price upon request, casabranca.com.
East Meets West
Crate & Barrel’s Mai blue floral stoneware bowl is inspired by traditional Japanese designs. $13, crateandbarrrel.com.
Sisterly Love
The large-scale repeat of Sister Parish’s Sintra print in blue and red features an iconic Tree of Life pattern in linen, ideal for furniture, upholstery or curtains. $204 per yard, sisterparishdesign.com.
Strike It Red
Shown here in Scarlet, Pratesi’s Marrakesh bedding is made from Egyptian cotton with a sateenappliqued ogee curve motif and a hand-scalloped edge. Prices range from $750 to $3,495, pratesi.com.
Summer Dreaming
Designed by Mark D. Sikes for Anthropologie, this canopy bed is dreamy. Made from poplar, beech and fir wood, the frame is wrapped in a cotton canvas in Sikes’ signature blue and white colors. $2,698, anthropologie.com.
Trimmed Out
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Aspen Collection of trims from Samuel & Sons are made from Perennials acrylic yarns, resistant to UV rays, mildew and stains. Shown here, Aspen bullion fringe in Poppy. Price upon request, D&D, samuelandsons.com.
Table Dressing
In a cotton seersucker, Kim Seybert’s navy stripe napkin is finished with a red crochet border. Wrinkled by design, the look is summer casual. Set of four, $92, available through Hoagland’s, Greenwich, hoaglands.com, kimseybert.com.
Artisan Sips
Blue Tortoise double old-fashioned glasses by Hudson Grace are classically chic for enjoying artisan cocktails. Handcrafted and mouthblown, each glass will vary slightly in texture and shape making them perfectly imperfect. Plus they are dishwasher safe. $18 each, Greenwich, hudsongracesf.com.
The Azul melamine dinner plate from Bespoke Designs is perfect for summer soirees. Shatterproof, BPA free and machine washable, pack up for a picnic or dine on the patio without a worry. $14, Westport, bespokedesigns.com.
Star Power
Crafted from handcoiled abaca, designer Mary McDonald’s Compass rug for Patterson Flynn is a modern spin on a classic Napoleonic star pattern. Price upon request, D&D, pattersonflynn.com
DOTS & DASHES
The Helmsman Dot throw from Annie Selke is fashioned from homespun slubby cotton with denim stripes and red sheared French knot embroidery, finished with a hand-braided tassel fringe. $128, annieselke.com.
Made For Shade
This outdoor market umbrella wears an original Marimekko print, Papajo, designed by Annika Rimala in 1968. Looking youthful and timeless, it provides a bright pop of sunshine in the garden. Shown here in Poppy, the umbrella is also offered in blue. $499, Westport, westelm.com.
Life Of The Party
Cailini Coastal is an online source for beachy home décor, located right here in Connecticut. To outfit your next outdoor party, consider the Sandbar Party Bucket made of rattan and teak with a removable galvanized steel bucket for cold drinks. $898, cailinicoastal. com.
Americana Classics
Max Humphrey partnered with Sunbrella to create a performance fabric collection infused with classic Americana motifs. The designer lends his fresh perspective to vintage-inspired quilt, gingham, floral and bandana fabrics that are versatile and functional. $186–$230 per yard, available exclusively through Pindler, NYDC, pindler.com.