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Summer Style Finds

Anna's Warm Weather Picks

Summer Fashion

1.     If you’re looking for the most comfortable and flattering dress to stay cool in this summer, look no further than the Hill House Ellie Nap Dress. HillHouseHome.com

2.     The Sidestroke from Summersalt. Summer’s most flattering swimsuit. Summersalt.com

3.     Add a little fun to your sunglass collection with Krewe Jena Sunglasses. PenfieldCollective.com

4.     Grab Boardies Pink Stripe Swim Trunks for a stylish suit for him. Nordstrom.com

5.     Nothing says ‘summer’ and ‘weekend’ like a colorfully patterned short sleeve button down so he’ll love the Faherty Short Sleeve Breeze Shirt. Faherty.com

6.     Pack all your beach items in the iconic Boat and Tote Beach Bag. You can even personalize it! LLBean.com

Outdoor Entertaining Must-Haves

1.     Serving lemonade has never looked so good as when you use this Eleish Van Breems Floral Tray. EVBAntiques.com

2.     A little friendly competition and fun for the whole family with this Backyard Bocce Set. ShopTerrain.com

3.     Protect your charcuterie board from hot temps and pesky pests by serving on the Chill and Serve Outdoor Cheese Board. The slate keeps cheeses cool, while the topper protects from unwanted flying visitors. UncommonGoods.com

4.     Picture this: a warm summer evening, crisp glass of wine on the patio, ambiance provided by the TerraFlame Wave Tabletop Fire Bowl. Sounds like heaven to me. Williams-Sonoma.com

5.     Whether you’re serving indoors or al fresco, these assorted beaded napkin rings from Beth Ladd will put a smile on your guest's faces. BethLaddCollections.com

6.     Put the kids in charge of dessert with the Yaylabs Soft-Shell Ice Cream. A few passes in the backyard and you’ll have fresh, homemade ice cream. LLBean.com

Summer Giftables

1.     Gift your active BFF a new, stylish Pickleball paddle. This game is all the rage and isn’t going anywhere soon. RecessPickleball.com

2.     Know a mom who’s had to sit at one too many outdoor sporting events in the blazing afternoon sun? Gift her the Portable Bladeless Neck Fan and she’ll be cool as a cucumber. Amazon.com

3.     Is there such a thing as having too many beach towels? No! This Beach Path Terry Towel is absolutely perfect and oh, so lovely to look at. VineyardVines.com

4.     If you’re coming over for a pool day, bring the Big Joe Lagoon Lounger. You’ll be the hero of the entire summer. BuyBigJoe.com

5.     For the gardener in your life, get this Canvas Market Tote for all their tools and supplies. They’ll think of you at every harvest. ShopTerrain.com

6.     Summertime Aprés Sea Roadies for your on-the-go beverages or even just a night on the patio with friends. TheTwoOhThree.com

Anna is a midwest native who's spent the last seven years falling in love with the East Coast. She's also the voice behind Bliss & Bellinis: her blog for bits of inspiration, style, and life! BlissAndBellinis.com

  • (Photo: Julia D'Agostino)