Sizzling Summer Style - our favorite finds for your home and wardrobe

Summer seems to bring the best of everything, with longer sun-filled days, the smell of neighborhood flowers, and a seeming buzzing in the air (cicada?). Its like an instant mood boost with so much sunshine, not to mention summer Fridays rounding out the week making way for long weekend getaways. Some say they feel renewed in the Fall as the leaves turn, whereas Ive always felt this way during the summer months, where things feel lighter, both in dress and feel, and hopeful with the freedom of going to the beach, spending more time in nature, and connecting with friends and family.

Below you’ll find some of our favorite summer finds for your home, though we couldn’t stop there without sharing our favorite summer outfits and accessories. Summer to us means lightness, cheer and color, which you will find nothing short (no surprise as color is always a good idea in our book!). We hope sharing these interior design trends brings inspiration for your home and wardrobe this summer.

For your porch (our favorite outdoor decor):

One of our interior design clients turned us onto this colorful plastic outdoor glasses line from William Sonoma that are now offered in a variety of shapes from drinking glasses short and tall, to martini and wine glasses. Nothing better than a pop of color and real glass look to enjoy your favorite beverages outdoors with!

John Robshaw comes to mind first for anything block printed, and there’s nothing more fun than a printed outdoor tablecloth. Pattern helps hide stains, and this design feels so fresh and would work just as well near a pool to house snacks atop, as much as in a garden setting for a mid-summer dinner party.

For outdoor cushions and pillows, go big and bright or go home is our motto. Sure we are well versed at creating a neutral, harmonious interior but using color is just as fun, giving a more energized feeling. With the sun in summer months so strong, you can amp up the brightness in the textiles you use as the light will wash some of it out. So add that wonderful pop of color your drawn to for a whimsical and energized outdoor space.

We have yet to see more chic little outdoor bowls then these, that are nearly shatter-proof. With a ceramic-like look and feel, these melamine bowl (Anthro also has this style in plates as well as great pattern options that would be fun to mix and match) you are bound to have something to talk about, as well as practical, without skimping on style outdoors.

We are major linen napkin collectors over here. Happy to say I have not bought paper towels in many years and use cloth napkins for almost all meals, and even cleaning. There are endless patterns printed on cotton, or solid color linen napkins have a timeless look and feel, whereas linen holds up eternally.

for your home:

Dorthy Draper is the first decorator to be attributed with the banana leaf pattern and its having a resurgence, or better yet, never went out of style. From swim suits to wallpapers, we cant get enough. Oh, and the iconic pattern is still donning the walls of the Beverly Hills Hotel, immortalizing this glorious pattern.

Holly has been on our radar for a while now, her female-centered glitter and glam original artwork just makes us, and seemingly everyone who views it, genuinely happy. And yes, she is the brilliant artist behind the infamous wall murals beautifying many iconic building facades in Asbury Park, NJ.

Joe Cariati blown glass vessels are like no other in color, shape and form. All hand-made in Los Angelos, CA and shipped all over the world, and see in the most luxurious home decor stores globally. They are the definition of old world glam (no wonder we spotted them in a boutique in Palm Springs!) and timeless - something you can collect and add to for years to come. See how we used them in one of our Montclair interior design projects.

Nothing brings to mind summer more than Slim Aaron’s iconic photographs from the 50’s and beyond. Capturing the glamorous lives of jet setters, their lifestyles filled with eye candy and wonder from their timeless summer fashion, to their homes (think Richard Neutra home).

For your wardrobe: Summer Fashion

Another with a fabulous print works for me. This one piece reminds me of my favorite wallpaper pattern, with a garden theme, which you know is right up our alley. One pieces feel timeless and the ties at the top give it a little extra special.

If you prefer a two piece, this one has got all the boxes checked. With a blue and white timeless, beachy feel, and tie in the front, it begs for a trip to the beach. I’m a fan of the high waisted cut on pants and bikinis, as the extra coverage feels flattering and also a bit retro.

Warby Parker has been my go-to eye glasses brand for years. Convenience is key for me whereas their many stores make it easy for me to run in if I feel like changing up my frame style, and their sunglasses which I purchased last year, I am hooked on and have worn all year long, and they are still holding up well. Mostly its me emailing their customer service asking if I can re-order the same pair I have for many years when they are lost or broken, and always have an extra pair on hand as they’re so well priced.

Been eyeing these heels for seemingly years now. Offered in multiple colors they are the perfect amount of glam needed for summer soiree and beyond. With such little extra time rushing around in this life, these seem a no-brainer paired with a solid color strappy dress for example, or even a fun romper, create the perfect pop, to look effortlessly elegant without spending too much precious time thinking it out.

Hill House Home dresses are handsdown the most comfortable dresses i have ever worn. Worn day to evening, from work meetings to evening drinks, they work for everything. Ive found myself cooking dinner many a nights still wearing one, whereas normally i rush to change into something soft when i get home from a long day. This new pattern they just launched might be my favorite one yet.