12 Must-Have Items
for Summer Living
June 19, 2017

As fresh spring days make their way into balmy summer evenings, outdoor living is at the top of everyone’s list. Whether it’s a picnic in the garden, a neighborhood pool party, a back-deck barbecue, or a relaxing evening on the balcony, you can create the perfect ambience for your outdoor space. These 12 picks are fun, easy ways to make your outdoor space a little more livable.


1
Uma Indoor/Outdoor Sound Lantern by Pablo

Pablo’s Uma Sound lantern is the ultimate portable LED light for summer fun. Uma’s fully dimmable, soft warm glow pairs with 360 degree Bluetooth speakers at the base of the lantern. With 8 hours of battery life per charge, it’s the perfect accessory for backyard gatherings.

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Hue Go Portable Table Lamp by Philips Hue

If you already have a Philips Hue system in place, add the Hue Go Portable Table Lamp as a fun indoor or outdoor centerpiece. Connect Hue Go to the Bridge and sync with the Hue smartphone app for total control over your mood lighting – anywhere. It’s like a portable disco, controlled with the swipe of a finger.

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Lumio Book Light by Lumio

The ultra-portable Lumio Book Light is cleverly designed to look like a hardcover book that fans open to light up, simulating pages of a book fluttering in the breeze. The water-resistant interior is designed for outdoor use, but keep in mind that the cover is made of wood.

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Buckminster Table Lamp by Flyte

This levitating lightbulb lamp from Flyte is about as fun as it gets. Add a little ambiance with this conversation starter – just be sure to bring it inside when you’re done (it’s not water or weather-resistant).

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Urban Jet Table Fan by Fanimation

This portable, plug-in fan from Fanimation is fun and functional. Plug in and place on an outdoor side table for a surprisingly powerful breeze when nature won’t oblige. Urban Jet has three speeds and an oscillation setting let you share the love with whoever’s around.

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Solar Outdoor Floor Fixture by Foscarini

Having guests over? The Solar outdoor floor fixture is a new type of object, meant to provide light without skimping on style. Tilt it for effect, or balance it upright for an extra tabletop.

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Mr. Go Portable Lantern by Koncept

The Mr. Go Portable lantern is the go-to choice for contemporary minimalists. Designed to stand on a table or hang in a tree, Mr. Go will go wherever you need him.

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Pearl LED Outdoor/Indoor Lamp by Smart & Green

The Pearl LED portable LED light from Smart & Green is one of our top selling outdoor portable lamps. This versatile, weather resistant lamp looks great on outdoor tables, in gardens, or floating in the pool.

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9
Plaza Outdoor Strand Lights by Roost

Warm and cozy, even in those hot summer months, strand lights always liven up a balcony, pergola, or tree. Each strand has twenty-four 10-watt vintage filament bulbs, for that extra touch of style quintessential to Roost.

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Tube Speaker by Leff Amsterdam

The Tube Speaker from Leff Amsterdam is a sleek, vintage take on portable sound. Available in brass, copper, and steel finishes, this small speaker is Bluetooth compatible and lasts for 12 hours per charge.

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11
Animal Farm Planter by Hive

PBring your outdoor space to life with Hive’s Animal Farm Planter, perfectly sized for urban gardening enthusiasts. Grow your favorite herbs or create a small succulent garden for your outdoor coffee table. It’s a planter with personality.

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Muse Battery Outdoor Lamp by Contardi

Posh and poolside, Contardi’s Muse outdoor lamp is high style in any weather. The faceted, haxagonal design gives off a soft glow that brings a touch of magic to the yard -- garden, pool, patio, front entrance, it’s versatile. With black and white pearl finishes and a braided leather handle, this is outdoor lighting elevated.

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