Ten Essential Accessories for Living the Good Life Al Fresco
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1/10Connecticut artist Sandra Vlock repurposes weather-worn mooring balls into custom-designed, handmade “fireballs.” Plasma-cut into quarter-inch steel, Vlock’s nature-inspired images come to life when lit (as illustrated here; photograph by Edwina Stevenson). Price upon request, Arbonies King Vlock Architects, Branford, 203-483-9900, akvpc.com,Connecticut artist Sandra Vlock repurposes weather-worn mooring balls into custom-designed, handmade “fireballs.” Plasma-cut into quarter-inch steel, Vlock’s nature-inspired images come to life when lit (as illustrated here; photograph by Edwina Stevenson). Price upon request, Arbonies King Vlock Architects, Branford, 203-483-9900, akvpc.com,
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2/10Joséphine, Cire Trudon’s new candle for spring, evokes France’s first Empress’ passion for flowers in notes of bergamot, Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and Chinese camellia. $105, through Privet House, New Preston, 860-868-1800, privethouse.com, ciretrudon.comJoséphine, Cire Trudon’s new candle for spring, evokes France’s first Empress’ passion for flowers in notes of bergamot, Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and Chinese camellia. $105, through Privet House, New Preston, 860-868-1800, privethouse.com, ciretrudon.com
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3/10Cheers to warmer days! Kate Spade’s Raise a Glass water pitcher is crafted from BPA-free acrylic to withstand the elements, then decorated with whimsical metallic dots. $52, Greenwich, 203-622-4260, katespade.com.Cheers to warmer days! Kate Spade’s Raise a Glass water pitcher is crafted from BPA-free acrylic to withstand the elements, then decorated with whimsical metallic dots. $52, Greenwich, 203-622-4260, katespade.com.
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4/10Inspired by the famed Porto wine in Europe’s Douro Valley, DAM’s Pipo stool is crafted from 100-percent agglomerated black cork and finished with a colorless matte varnish for weather resistance. $271–$365, dam.pt.Inspired by the famed Porto wine in Europe’s Douro Valley, DAM’s Pipo stool is crafted from 100-percent agglomerated black cork and finished with a colorless matte varnish for weather resistance. $271–$365, dam.pt.
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5/10Bring some zen to your outdoor oasis with Erin Sullivan Objects’ Chinese lanterns. The bronze oil-lit lanterns are available in three sizes and wear the Chinese symbol for longevity, or long life. $6,500–$12,000, NYC, 917-232-5661, esobjects.com.Bring some zen to your outdoor oasis with Erin Sullivan Objects’ Chinese lanterns. The bronze oil-lit lanterns are available in three sizes and wear the Chinese symbol for longevity, or long life. $6,500–$12,000, NYC, 917-232-5661, esobjects.com.
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6/10Elaine Smith’s sartorial pillows take cues from fashion, like this sandal-inspired Gladiator lumbar in ivory. Soft, solution-dyed acrylic fabric maintains its beauty while a hidden zipper conceals a polyester insert. $149, through Saybrook Country Barn, Old Saybrook, 860-388-0891, saybrookcountrybarn.com, elainesmith.comElaine Smith’s sartorial pillows take cues from fashion, like this sandal-inspired Gladiator lumbar in ivory. Soft, solution-dyed acrylic fabric maintains its beauty while a hidden zipper conceals a polyester insert. $149, through Saybrook Country Barn, Old Saybrook, 860-388-0891, saybrookcountrybarn.com, elainesmith.com
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7/10Merritt’s Artisan tile plates sport a look and feel of authentic ceramic, while melamine construction is perfect for outdoor dining. Available in four colors (shown in Sage), the embossed-stamped floral design lends old-world glamour. Round plate, $12, through Seasons Too, Darien, 203-655-8444, seasonstoo.com, merrittusa.com.Merritt’s Artisan tile plates sport a look and feel of authentic ceramic, while melamine construction is perfect for outdoor dining. Available in four colors (shown in Sage), the embossed-stamped floral design lends old-world glamour. Round plate, $12, through Seasons Too, Darien, 203-655-8444, seasonstoo.com, merrittusa.com.
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8/10The hardware gurus at Rocky Mountain Hardware offer a more playful option with these horseshoes and stakes, crafted from their signature durable solid bronze and finished in a light patina (sold together or separately). $217–$1,070, through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com, rockymountainhardware.com.The hardware gurus at Rocky Mountain Hardware offer a more playful option with these horseshoes and stakes, crafted from their signature durable solid bronze and finished in a light patina (sold together or separately). $217–$1,070, through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com, rockymountainhardware.com.
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9/10Give your little one a backyard getaway with A Teepee to Call Your Own from Land of Nod. Multi Dot’s geometric shapes are printed on cotton canvas with bamboo poles. $159, landofnod.comGive your little one a backyard getaway with A Teepee to Call Your Own from Land of Nod. Multi Dot’s geometric shapes are printed on cotton canvas with bamboo poles. $159, landofnod.com
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10/10Break out the backyard bocce with Serena and Lily’s bocce ball set, which reimagines the classic game with vivid colors and a waxed canvas bag. $198, serenaandlily.comBreak out the backyard bocce with Serena and Lily’s bocce ball set, which reimagines the classic game with vivid colors and a waxed canvas bag. $198, serenaandlily.com
This article appears in the May 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
