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Summertime Blues Tear-Off Placemat in Classic Blue ($38) Spills and water splashes are worries of the past, thanks to these tear-off placemats from Upper Westside tabletop staple Hudson Grace. Available in eight colors, including two shades of blue, the 100% cotton placemats will make your outdoor tablescape feel refined, practical and sustainable. You can wash and reuse them up to 15 times. Major accident? Just toss the placemat and tear off the next one. Hudson Grace also makes accompanying cocktail napkins in 13 colors.
A gussied-up patio is practically a prerequisite in the South, as is a classic blue and white color palette. To create depth in your space, use shades of blue such as turquoise, sky blue and cobalt, offset by crisp white. The entire look pops when in situ with a lush, green landscape. These sophisticated yet durable pieces will elevate your backyard barbeques and pool parties, so dive in. STORY:
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Made of a teak frame and aluminum base for stability and longevity, this 11-foot Treasure Garden umbrella from AuthenTEAK provides up to 85 square feet of cool, shady relief for the hottest Atlanta days. The pulley system makes closing it up a cinch, too. If aqua isn’t your preferred shade, try one of the AuthenTEAK 113 other colors, 1094 Huff Road including several Atlanta 30318 Sunbrella perfor404.474.4816 mance fabrics. authenteak.com
Herringbone Indoor/ Outdoor Rug in Light Blue/Ivory ($132-$1,562)
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There’s no quicker way to bring that polished indoor-living feeling outside than with a scene-setting rug. This one from Dash & Albert features a timeless herringbone pattern in a soft blue color to seamlessly blend your living spaces together. Designed for high-traffic, pet- and kid-friendly areas—including ones that get wet often—it’s easy to clean up with just a spray of your hose. The rugs are also environmenErika Reade tally friendly, 3732 Roswell Road made from Atlanta 30342 recycled plastic 404.233.3857 erikareade.com bottles.
Maison Chaise with Cushions in Sunbrella Bermuda/White Canopy Stripe ($1,299) A fresh, white chaise lounge with a canopy stripe is as bright as it is functional. In a classic shape with a rustresistant aluminum frame, this lounger from Atlanta-based Ballard Designs is a statement piece that will last for many summers to come. The cushions can be made in three styles: Ballard Designs knife-edge, box-edge or 1235 Chattahoochee Ave. fast-dry, and are available N.W., Suite 100 in more than 30 fabrics, Atlanta 30318 including Sunbrella per404.603.7033 formance fabrics. ballarddesigns.com
Vienna Aluminum Teak Umbrella in Aqua ($1,115)
36-inch Santorini Planter ($499) You don’t have to travel to Greece to capture some of that vacation spirit. This hand-painted planter from Frontgate is the chicest home for your citrus and olive trees. Made from durable polyester resin, styrene and fiberglass, the planter’s appeal is as much about its Mediterranean tile-inspired look as it is about low maintenance. Can't decide if it’ll work for your outdoor area? Call on Frontgate’s in-house design experts to skillfully assist you. Frontgate Phipps Plaza 3500 Peachtree Road N.E. Atlanta 30326 404.841.7170 frontgate.com
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