Sweet Summer Trends

Memorial Day is in the rearview mirror, and the kickoff to outdoor living, pool and patio times-sweet summer trends starts in 3-2-1…

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The Cottage Journal

Liquid sunshine, warm breezes and summer trends build home decor and entertaining anticipation.

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Terrain Events

Here’s a selection to get the beach ball rolling.

Sunburst Beach Ball

Chic Summer Retreats 

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Rue Magazine

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I will be flattering the heck out of chic and cozy in my summer space styling suggestions.

Rockin’ in the U.S.A.

Simply can’t get away from the vintage inspired summer style, and more importantly, why would you want to?

International Caravan Chelsea Resin Wicker Porch Rocker

Maui Resin Wicker Porch Rocker (Set of 2) – Antique Moss

Summer fresh.

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Machine Washable Indoor/ Outdoor Chantille Modern Palm Rug

Color kissed and pattern pleasing outdoor throw pillows prove both a preached and practiced way to update for the season.

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Light up those summer nights, walkways, and tabletops.

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Photo by Jason Leung

Just hanging around looking summer chic.

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TIKI BRAND Fire Island 65inch Metal TIKI Stand up Torch Bronze

Bronze TIKI stand up torches light the way to lighting options that enhance summer ambiance.

Tablescape Escapes

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Southern Home Magazine- Alcott Interiors -Photography by Emily Followill

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Outdoor French Bistro Chairs -Set of 2

Simple elegance makes a powerful style statement, and is rather simple to execute.

Clippings, stems, and blooms fresh from nature’s arts & crafts store (your yard) placed in a vase and allowed to fall and set in an organic way.

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Bashful Crane Pair Garden Statue

Garden statue pairings that capture the essence of the summer season.

Serveware in vintage mismatched patterns rich in charm and character.

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Sunny Cottage Joy

Seasonal & Seasoning Lagniappe

Elderflower Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Elderflower Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Food is love, food is art, food is summer trends.

Rose Ice Cream

Rose Ice Cream from Salt & Lavender

Corn on the cob is a summer sides staple.

Corn Holders, Set of 4

Corn Holders, Set of 4

Dress up this summer delicacy with a set of these silver plate corn pick set.

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Pinterest

A great summer soiree is only as good as the refreshing summertime beverages served.

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Non-Alcoholic Sangria Recipe from The Kitchn

Acrylic and melamine tableware gives good style at a great price point.

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The Cottage Journal – Photography by Mark Lohman

Summer trends toward ’tis the season for seasonal fare.

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Americana Earthenware Serving Bowl

Casual defines the theme of the summer entertaining season just as casual means a host of ways to set a casual summer scene to many a host and hostess.

“It’s important how we feel in our homes,
because feeling good makes us more gracious.
And that makes it easier to welcome others
not only into our homes but into our lives.”

—Nate Berkus

Where one prefers to zhoosh up the look with the good stuff place settings and serveware, another prefers to lay down newspapers, set out paper goods, and let the good times lobster roll.

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Summer is the season of beautiful settings, simple activities, and lovely thoughts.

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Marnie Moyle Hand Crafted Swing

What summer trends are coming in as favorites in your game of I Spy Summer?

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