Editors’ Picks: Our 9 Low-Fi Summer Essentials
End of summer is for long, laid-back, unplugged days. In that spirit, here are the hot-weather essentials our editors are coveting for the balance of the season:
Above: “I love classic striped deck chairs and have my eye on this modern Dutch version, the [product id=”1022162″]Beach Chair[/product] by Erik Stehmann and Raw Color from Weltevree,” reports Margot; it’s available for €198.
Above: Beautifully woven Bolga fans, handwoven in Ghana, can be found from retailers like Etsy; or consider the colorful versions from Baba Tree Basket Company ($85.32 each).
Above: Fan says: “Come summertime, I usually have at least three kinds of berries in my fridge at any given time. I usually put the berries in a small glass prep bowl for my berry-mad son. Within 30 seconds of handing the bowl over to him, I’ll hear from the other room, “More, please!” I need a bigger vessel. And I’ve found the perfect one.” The [product id=”1022166″]Vermont Berry Colander[/product] from LA-based Sheldon Ceramics is seven inches in diameter and goes from sink to table; $80.
Above: Better than paper: Annie likes the look of these Porcelain Paper Plates by Virginia Sin in Brooklyn, which have all of the nostalgia of summers past and none of the waste; from $88.
Above: The ideal pool towel? The Roman Pool Towel from Baina, shown here in the “sage and chalk” colorway ($130).
Above: A vast upgrade from flimsy (and prone-to-cracking) plastic versions: retro Stainless Steel Ice Cube Trays, $32.95 from The Vermont Country Store.
Above: Julie carries a borosilicate glass drinking bottle for the summer months, with durable, lab-quality glass that doesn’t impart a taste to water (and is eco-friendly to boot). A great option: the Waterdrop Clear Glass Bottle ($30).
Above: Hammocks are a summer must, and we like this hardy version, handwoven by artisans in Nicaragua. The Earth Organic Natural Cotton Hammock by Artissanos is $299.
More summer essentials:
- 10 Favorites: Summer Block Party Essentials
- Editors’ Picks: 10 Summer Tabletop Finds for Under $25
- Editors’ Wish List: 15 Accessories for the Summer Kitchen
N.B.: This story is an update; the original post ran on July 3, 2018, and has been updated with new information, products, images, and links.
