Entertaining

Bring your backyard to life this Independence Day

This summer, more than ever, it’s all about outdoor living. Create your own oasis this Independence Day with 20 of our favorite al fresco living and décor finds:

 
Nothing says summer like West Elm’s BBQ Bash Doormat, which is hand woven from 100 percent coir, a durable material made from coconut husks.

 

 

Craft refreshing summer cocktails with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ stainless steel 6-Piece Bar Set featuring a shaker, strainer, jigger, opener, tongs and a stand.

 

 

 


Pottery Barn
’s easy-to-install Indio Metal Ultimate 3-Piece Outdoor Kitchen Set provides ample storage and makes al fresco entertaining a breeze.

 

 

 

 
CB2‘s streamlined Breton Black Metal Sofa and Breton Black Metal Chair evokes the essence of French coastal living in the 1960s.

 

 

 

 
Set the mood for summer nights with West Elm’s hand-woven White Bamboo Lanterns, which come with glass inserts.

 

 

 

 
Upgrade outdoor furnishings with Frette’s versatile Decorative Pillows, available in an array of colors, patterns and textures.

 

 

 

 
Anthropologie
’s rattan wheeled Bistro Bar Cart comes with storage for bottles and shelves to house the essentials, making it a staple for your sips.

 

 

 

 
Designed by Ceci Thompson and hand-finished and lacquered matte black, the Sarno Outdoor Table from CB2 easily sits six.

 

 


These one-of-a-kind Purple Agate Coasters from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams have electroplated silver edges and clear rubber feet to protect outdoor furnishings.

 

 

 

 
Protect your family from the sun with Pottery Barn’s 9’ Round Outdoor Umbrella featuring Sunbrella® fabric and a rustproof aluminum tilt frame.

 

 

 

 
West Elm’s Cotton Canvas Poufs and Jute Colorblock Poufs work for casual outdoor sitting and can be set with a tray top for a temporary side table. 

 

 

 

 
Perfect for signature cocktails, Anthropologie’s Clemence Pitcher, Clemence Juice Glass and Clemence Tumbler feature oh-so-pretty delicate florals.

 

 

 

CB2’s seats-up-to-six Matera Grey Dining Table is crafted in solid acacia wood with a built-in umbrella hole for summer picnics at home. 

 

 

 

 
Sublimely soft, Frette’s Unito Bath Towel is crafted from plush cotton terry with rounded edges and finished with classic cotton piping. 

 

 

 

 
Anthropologie’s dreamy Tempeste Serving Bowl and Tempeste Platter add modern elegance to any meal with hand-painted swirls in shades of blue.

 

 


The Figuier/Fig Tree Interior & Exterior Candle from Diptyque is housed in a handmade earthenware pot by a renowned porcelain maker.

 

 

 

 
Celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave with Pottery Barn’s linen-cotton American Flag Table Runner.

 

 

 

 
Bright and light, West Elm’s BPA-free Modern Melamine Dinnerware brings unbreakable summer style to outdoor dining.

 

 

 

 

Cozy up during cool summer evenings with Frette’s luxurious pure cashmere Anais Blanket and Cashmere & Suede Throw, finished with a buttery soft suede border.

 

 

 

 
Mitchell Gold + Bob WilliamsVodka Serving Bowl is an elevated take on the ice bucket rendered in mirrored stainless steel.