Brighten up your summer and beyond!
Summertime is the perfect excuse to bring out your love of bright colors both in and outside of your home. From hammocks to bikes to bar carts, let your love of color sine through.
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1/12At your next summer gathering, wheel out the classic, weather-resistant Fermob bar cart, available in 24 eye-catching hues. $904, at Sylvester & Co., 103 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-5012, returntomainstreet.com.At your next summer gathering, wheel out the classic, weather-resistant Fermob bar cart, available in 24 eye-catching hues. $904, at Sylvester & Co., 103 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-5012, returntomainstreet.com.
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2/12No one will miss you on the beach once you stake your spot with this bright cotton blanket. A handy carrying strap keeps the load light. Available in seven colors, $60, at Clic General Store, 60 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-527-7102, clicgeneralstore.com.No one will miss you on the beach once you stake your spot with this bright cotton blanket. A handy carrying strap keeps the load light. Available in seven colors, $60, at Clic General Store, 60 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-527-7102, clicgeneralstore.com.
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3/12Made in Japan, this plastic compost bucket comes in three different sizes and five bright colors, each with a vacuum-sealed lid. In a pinch, it also doubles as extra seating at your next barbecue. $23–$40, at Abode NY, 179 Grand St., Brooklyn, 718-388-5383, abode-newyork.com.Made in Japan, this plastic compost bucket comes in three different sizes and five bright colors, each with a vacuum-sealed lid. In a pinch, it also doubles as extra seating at your next barbecue. $23–$40, at Abode NY, 179 Grand St., Brooklyn, 718-388-5383, abode-newyork.com.
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4/12Turn up the heat on the Hamptons summer season with fresh hothouse hues. Custom-made from weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric remnants, Comerford Collection’s one-of-a-kind pillows add graphic punch to both indoor and outdoor decors. $160, 2442 Main St., Bridgehampton, 631-573-6200, comerfordcollection.com.Turn up the heat on the Hamptons summer season with fresh hothouse hues. Custom-made from weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric remnants, Comerford Collection’s one-of-a-kind pillows add graphic punch to both indoor and outdoor decors. $160, 2442 Main St., Bridgehampton, 631-573-6200, comerfordcollection.com.
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5/12Hand-crafted from reclaimed sailing ropes in the style of the Drake knot (named for the 17th-century pirate), this doormat will perk up any porch. $275, at Clic General Store, 60 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-527-7102, clicgeneralstore.com.Hand-crafted from reclaimed sailing ropes in the style of the Drake knot (named for the 17th-century pirate), this doormat will perk up any porch. $275, at Clic General Store, 60 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-527-7102, clicgeneralstore.com.
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6/12Swig and store your favorite cool beverages in these vibrantly hued glass bottles with spill-proof lids. $10 each, at Marie Eiffel, 13 Grand St., Shelter Island, 212-945-8492, marieeiffel.com.Swig and store your favorite cool beverages in these vibrantly hued glass bottles with spill-proof lids. $10 each, at Marie Eiffel, 13 Grand St., Shelter Island, 212-945-8492, marieeiffel.com.
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7/12Sway in the breeze on this fade-resistant hammock, which is easy to store and transport to any summer destination. $160, at Pier 1 Imports, 54 Montauk Hwy., Southampton, 631-726-2032, pier1.com.Sway in the breeze on this fade-resistant hammock, which is easy to store and transport to any summer destination. $160, at Pier 1 Imports, 54 Montauk Hwy., Southampton, 631-726-2032, pier1.com.
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8/12For more fun in the sun, ramp up your beach excursions with this vibrant paddle set. $18, at C. Wonder, 5 Main St., Southampton, 631-287-2645, cwonder.com.For more fun in the sun, ramp up your beach excursions with this vibrant paddle set. $18, at C. Wonder, 5 Main St., Southampton, 631-287-2645, cwonder.com.
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9/12Washable and reusable up to six times, these 4-inch cocktail and 8-inch square napkins come in six different colors. $28 a roll, at Serena + Lily, 332 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott, 631-537-5544, serenaandlily.com.Washable and reusable up to six times, these 4-inch cocktail and 8-inch square napkins come in six different colors. $28 a roll, at Serena + Lily, 332 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott, 631-537-5544, serenaandlily.com.
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10/12Cycle in style with this step-through Biria Citibike, available in candy-apple red and six other eye-catching colors. $499, at Bermuda Bikes Plus, 36 Gingerbread Ln., East Hampton, 631-324-6688, bermudabikes.com.Cycle in style with this step-through Biria Citibike, available in candy-apple red and six other eye-catching colors. $499, at Bermuda Bikes Plus, 36 Gingerbread Ln., East Hampton, 631-324-6688, bermudabikes.com.
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11/12Made from fruit, water, and organic cane sugar, these Soft Serve Fruit Co. pops are sure to please. Available in raspberry, strawberry, mango, banana, tangerine, and dark chocolate. $2 each, at Golden Pear Cafe, 111 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-2270, goldenpearcafe.com.Made from fruit, water, and organic cane sugar, these Soft Serve Fruit Co. pops are sure to please. Available in raspberry, strawberry, mango, banana, tangerine, and dark chocolate. $2 each, at Golden Pear Cafe, 111 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-2270, goldenpearcafe.com.
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12/12Add some extra cheer to your next drinks party with this festive ice bucket, a collaboration between designer Trina Turk and Chandon. $58, at Trina Turk, 67 Gansevoort St., NYC, 212-206-7383, trinaturk.com.Add some extra cheer to your next drinks party with this festive ice bucket, a collaboration between designer Trina Turk and Chandon. $58, at Trina Turk, 67 Gansevoort St., NYC, 212-206-7383, trinaturk.com.
This article appears in the July-1 2013 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).
