shady arrangement | May is the perfect time to visit The Flowerfall for indoor-outdoor inspiration. Why not try something out of the ordinary, like this arrangement with moss and succulents? Prices vary. Handmade trough and mushrooms by Ben Farahani, New England Galleries, Monroe (203) 459-0922; floral design by Cyrus Paktinat, The Flowerfall, Westport. To order, call (203) 221-8080, theflowerfall.com.
TERRIFIC TOTE | Moore & Giles makes this leather tote—great for stowing your farmer’s market swag or packing the perfect picnic.$560, Mitchells, Westport, (203) 227-5165, and Marshs, Huntington, NY, (631) 423-1660, mooreandgilesinc.com.
GO TO PRESS | Linen Press is your source for beautiful, colorful outdoor tabletop designs, including these pretty place settings by Kim Seybert. $14—$30 apiece, Old Greenwich, (203) 637-0200, and Mystic (860) 536-5192.
GETTING SAUCY | With its unique apricot base, Portside Grilling Sauce & Marinade features an exciting new flavor that will instantly liven up any summer recipe. $9.99, LaBonne’s Markets in Salisbury, (860) 435-2559, Woodbury, (203) 266-4202, and Watertown, (860) 274-9631, portsidesauce.com.
PERFECT PAMPERING | Show Mom how special she is this Mother’s Day with a luxurious bath set from Waterworks. As a special bonus for our readers, get 20 percent off of your purchase (use promo code CC&G20). $35–$240, waterworks.com.
Dig this | Acquired by Target last year, Smith & Hawken still delivers great gardening tools like this long-handled spade. $79, at Target, Stamford, (203) 388-0006, and White Plains, NY, (914) 821-0012, smithandhawken.com.
GRILL MASTER | Weber’s Genesis E-330 grill has cast-iron cooking grates and a flush-mounted side-burner, so you can grill burgers and stir-fry veggies simultaneously. $949, Aitoro Appliance Co., Norwalk, (888) 771-2471, and Bedford Hardware, Bedford, NY, (914) 234-3695, weber.com.
FEEL THE FIRE | Let Brasa’s portable centerpiece fire lamp shed some light on your next summer soiree. $185, brasafire.com.
CLEVER CULTIVATION | It weeds, it digs, it scalps, it cultivates—what more do you need? The CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator is precise, easy to use, a must for any gardener’s tool kit. $25, Scott’s Landscaping and Nursery, New Milford, (860) 350-8295, and Clarke’s Garden, Greenport, NY, (631) 477-6770, and cobraheadllc.com.
DISHWASH DELIGHT | With this outdoor dishwasher from Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet™, you’ll never have to leave the party to bring dirty dishes inside. $4,990, Albano Appliance, Pound Ridge, NY, (914) 764-4051, kalamazoogourmet.com.
PERFECT FIT | ATLAS® Nitrile TOUCH® gardening gloves are so comfortable you might forget you even have them on. Check out all six bright colors. $6.95, ACE, Monroe, (203) 268-0342, Woodbury, (203) 263-5999, and lfsinc.com.
TREASURE BOXES | Gift Republic’s Grow Me kits contain everything you need to start your perfect garden in one small box. $9, The Card Cupboard, Norwalk, (203) 847-0411, giftrepublic.com.
WORK YOUR PLANKS | Use aFire’s gourmet grilling planks to infuse your meal with one of four delicious flavors. $10.99, amazon.com.
CHECK MATE | You’ll have to pull it indoors for the winter, but the Bishop stool by India Mahdavi will look lovely on the deck or garden all spring and summer long. $1,980, available exclusively at Ralph Pucci International, NYC, (212) 633-0452, ralphpucci.net.
PORTABLY SPORTY | The tennis tote from cinda b fits two rackets, a water bottle, towels, sunscreen and a change of clothes and shoes, and has interior slip pocket for your cell. Store your gear in it when you’re not hitting the court. $149, comes in 15 colorways, available at Pottery Plus, Orange, (203) 795-0527 and Grieb’s, Darien, (203) 655-9736, cindab.com.
DESIGN AND DINE | For a customized look in your indoor or outdoor kitchen, a trip to Danver Stainless Steel Cabinetry is definitely worth your while. The Wallingford-based manufacturer offers made-to-order cabinetry and finishes, and a seemingly limitless selection of outdoor kitchen products. Call for a quote, (203) 269-2300, danver.com.
CORK CREATION | Each of these planters, designed by Savannah College of Art and Design alum Nicole Runde for the school’s Working Class Studio, features a removable insert that can be washed and reused, so you can use them over and over. MIX Design Store, Guilford, (203) 453-0202, and shopscad.com.
SLATKIN & CO. | Bring a little of the outdoors in with this pretty-smelling candle from Slatkin & Co. $19.50 for 14.5 oz, $9.50 for 4oz., Bath and Body Works, Stamford, (203) 961-1934, and Trumbull, (203) 373-7399, bbw.com.
PARADISE FOUND | With Banana Leaves outdoor table linens from Tommy Bahama, you’ll be on a tropical vacation every time you dine outside. $20-40, available at Macy’s, Stamford, (203) 964-1500 and White Plains, (914) 946-5015, tommybahama.com
CHILL OUT | The portable Le Fridge Rosé from Veuve Clicquot is the perfect place to chill your rose this Mother’s Day and on spring and summer picnics. $40, veuveclicquot.com.
TEA FOR TWO | Italian designer Antonio Aricò serves up a double dose of home accessories with his unconventional Watering Kettle Cans. In collaboration with GarageDesign, Aricò combines practicality with the aesthetics of traditional English moulds to produce his interchangeable watering cans and tea kettles. garagedesign.it.
