25 Reasons We Love Summer

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25 REA�ON�

WE LOVE SUMMER

2013

ONEKINGSLANE.COM


There’s Nothing Like Summer The sight of fireflies at dusk,

the taste of ripe berries, that dreamy afternoon nap on a hammock, and so much more. Here’s a look at what we love about the season and all of the ways you can celebrate it with us.

Happy Summer!

from all of us at One Kings Lane

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TRY THIS Serve up bright color and mixed prints to guests

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Eating Outside We think our summer table should have as much fun as our guests. It’s easy when you color outside the lines of white and beige. Pump up the outside table with linens, glassware, and accents.

The Summer Table Sale STARTS 6/7

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2 Weekend

Visits

Wherever we’re invited this summer, we’ll make sure to arrive on time and never come emptyhanded. Thank-yous are easy with gifts that get us invited back again. Sale starts 7/10

TRY THIS Tuck gifts into a smart tote that the host can carry all summer

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3 LAZY AFTERNOONS Sale starts 6/30

For us, having a hammock holds the promise of a midafternoon rest. No piece of furniture is more suitable for the act of doing nothing.

TRY THIS Add bright pillows to create a summer daybed

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Homemade Ice Cream Sale starts 7/7

Making our own cold treats means we can play with ingredients and churn out custom flavors. It’s easy when we have the right stuff, like fun molds and top ice cream machines. Editor’s Note:

Scoop up our favorite dreamy ice cream recipes at onekingslane.com/summer

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Our Day at the Beach Essential Checklist

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Bright Tote

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Towel

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Sunscreen

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Sunglasses

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Sandals

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Great Read

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Water Bottle

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Camera

5 &6 The SeA,

TRY THIS baby powder makes dUSTING OFF SAND a breeze

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Is there anything more summery than the sight of a ready-to-go beach tote hanging by the door? Each time we walk by it, we’re reminded just how spontaneous a day along the shore can be. (See our checklist at left.)


SAnd, And Shells Welcome with a silver shell in the entry

VINTAGE Prop this lifesaver on a mantel A whimsical pillow for the patio

VINTAGE A framed swimsuit is a graphic statement

Pearlized utensils elevate any appetizer tray Sculptural coral for a nightstand

These seaworthy weights make fun doorstops Bring In the Beach Sale STARTS 6/12

OR Have it Always‌

A few accents remind us of days playing in the waves or combing the beach for treasure. From authentic vintage finds to rope, coral, and shell motifs, all add breezy beauty to a room. onekingslane.com | 7


7 Lakeside

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Courtesy of Thom Filicia


Lounging SUMMER ON THE LAKE SALE STARTS 7/29

“I am craving simplicity this summer. Just want a few great chairs around a fire pit, some cozy throws in easy reach, a starry sky, and good friends.” DAY

Our head of merchandising (& new homeowner with a real yard)

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8 Berry Season!

TRY THIS Bring the pie and leave the cute dish as a gift

Sale starts 7/12

We’re taking full advantage and bringing our favorite pie or crisp to every barbecue this season. Editor’s Note:

Check out our mouthwatering berry-rich recipes at onekingslane.com/summer

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BIKE RIDes Sale starts 6/23

The fastest route back to childhood goes like this: Shorts on. Kickstand up. Whether we’re cruising around town or meandering down a trail, a bike is our seasonal mode of transport.

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TRY THIS USE LATER as a chic pencil cup

REFRESHING COCKTAILS Sale starts 6/22

Whether it’s a mint julep, a margarita, or a G&T, an icy glass filled with an alluring cocktail is our fix for a sweltering day’s end. Make cocktail hour an event by arranging a shelf or a cart with vintage highballs, crushed ice, and small cups of garnishes. Editor’s Note:

See how to put together a great summer bar at onekingslane.com/summer

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11 Diving In Along with SPF 30 and a best-seller, we’ll be using summer as an excuse to nab a few eye-catching beach towels. Whether laid on a deck chair or sprawled on the sand, this vivid, graphic accessory will make waves. Sale starts 6/13

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TRY THIS Save your seat with style


12 No Reservations Sale starts 6/25

We can’t think of a better table than one of our own choosing. We’ll handpick the cheese and fruit, add a bottle of rosé, and sit and linger as long as we like.

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Barefoot Days Being barefoot all day is one of our favorite summer luxuries. The feel of cool grass, smooth stone floors, and soft cotton rugs underfoot is a seasonal must.

TRY THIS Mason jars make great summer stand-ins for glasses

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ISLAND GETAWAYS Aegean Escape Sale STARTS 6/5

“I love entertaining, especially outside. So I dream of making my patio a combination of the beautiful places I have visited, a true oasis at home.” SUSAN

Our co-founder (& fan of the impromptu party)

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15 THE SHADES Bring vibrant order to an entry

Set a sunny place setting Organic orange for a dresser

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Add some glow to the bar

VINTAGE A bright idea for a buffet


of sunset Zesty kitchen helper

Pick a bold perch on a deck

VINTAGE Punchy style for any corner

Soften the sofa with sorbet colors

We always want to bottle up an incredible summer sunset, so we simply infuse rooms with glowing shades of orange. A stack of towels, a lamp, or even a mixer can work to deliver these dreamy hues any time of day. onekingslane.com | 17


16 A Kitchen Vacation Sale starts 6/18

Setting up a seasonal kitchen outdoors is easy with the right stuff. We’ll prep our alfresco kitchen with grill utensils, skewers, and lots of platters to enjoy stress-free, simple meals all summer, whether we throw on a skirt steak or sear some peaches.

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Movable Gardens Our solution for a less-than-green thumb is the ease and versatility of container gardens. We mix vintage and new pots with varying colors and textures to create a salon-style garden in any spot we like. Editor’s Note:

Keep mosquitoes at bay with a pest-free planter recipe at onekingslane.com/summer

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LAWN GAMES

We have to fill summer’s extra daylight hours some way. We’ll be inviting the neighbors, serving classic Pimm’s Cups, and playing an old-fashioned lawn game or backgammon on the porch. No matter the play, everybody wins. onekingslane.com | 19


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RETRO RESORTS Palm Beach Style SALE STARTS 6/25

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“I want my poolside to feel as stylish, effortless, and fun as some of the boutique hotels I’ve stayed in. Bring on the cabana stripes, rolled towels, and a bevy of refreshments.” Ethan

Our head of creative (& digs a good stripe)

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TRY THIS A vintage carrier adds seasonal style

21 CATCHING FIREFLIES

The summer art of catch, admire, and release.

1. Gather glass jars or tumblers, cheesecloth or paper towels, and rubber bands.

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LEMONADE STANDS

Although we’ve outgrown the stand, we’ll never tire of a tart and sweet glass of summer’s official drink. For a twist, we’ll add extras like mint sprigs, blueberries, or a splash of prosecco.

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2. W ait for dusk (the best time) and join friends and family in the backyard. 3. Catch fireflies in jars, cover opening with cloth, and secure with a band. 4. Admire, and then carefully release.


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PORCH LIVING Sale starts 7/16

We’re pushing for a porch revival with a proper swing or a row of rocking chairs, a few colorful stools, and some hanging ferns, of course. All that’s left is to sit back and watch the world go by.

23 SUN-DRIED SHEETS Bedding dried outdoors on a warm summer day is an old-fashioned notion we’ll never tire of. Watching our bedding or towels waving in the breeze instantly puts us at ease and saves energy to boot.

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ENDLESS EVENINGS Keep the glow going with lanterns, string lights, or simple paper-bag luminarias. We adore how they can enhance the mood, define an area, or simply light the way to more fun.

25 Memory Keeping A roll of fair tickets in a vintage jar, a candid shot on the sand, some shells from a hidden beach. Summer never has to leave us if we capture its memories and display them to remind us.

Visit us every day for more of our favorite finds, ideas, and inspiration. Editor’s Note:

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Craving more summer inspiration? Follow us on Pinterest or visit onekingslane.com/summer Š ONE KINGS LANE INC. 2013


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