Printed locally in Litchfield, the Anchors Aweigh wallpaper in Marine was created by Kyra and Robertson Hartnett of Twenty2 wallpaper from a hand-carved block print designed by Patch Studios. Price upon request.
When heading to the beach, there’s one item we can’t go without: swimwear. The Zuma swim trunks from Johnnie-O are the perfect fit for the surfer boy in your life and are available in an array of colors, showcasing the brand’s signature logo across the shorts. $49.
New to the Wayne Pate for Studio Four NYC collection, the Seaweed wallpaper, shown here in black and white, epitomizes oceanic living and is available in three additional colorways: bronze, onyx and platinum. $170 per roll.
The Droplet wet bag from MatadorUp is the answer to all beach-mess worries. Waterproof and ultra-compact, it works as a wet bag or dry bag—protecting your tablet from ocean spray or saving your car seats from damp towels and swimsuits. $15.
No day at the beach is complete without a pair of rockin’ shades. Alain Mikli’s A05026 frame boasts a beach-day-meets-runway vibe. These ultra-feminine, stylistic specs make even the local watering hole feel like a private paradise. $405, through Specs of Westport.
Marrying comfort and performance, Tricot Rayure and Tricot Baguette fabrics, two new designs from Dedar’s stain-, mildew- and light-resistant Outdoor collection, are ideal choices for patio furniture in need of new upholstery. Price upon request.
Fresh air, white sand, warm sun—the only thing that’s missing is some music. Pablo’s UMA Sound Lantern fills the void with 360-degree high fidelity surround sound, connected via Bluetooth, while fending off darkness with its Warm Dim LED technology. $479.
Featured in the new lighting display in Bender’s Norwalk showroom, Focus Lighting’s Tiki torches bring a taste of island life to suburban backyards. Now there’s no reason to end summer nights early. Price upon request.
Wash up after a day in the sun or sand with Fantini’s new, Franco Sargiano–designed MilanoSlim outdoor shower. A thin frame (60 mm) houses the innovative system that allows the showerhead to produce a thin waterfall effect, maximizing the minimum quantity of water needed to produce the best results. $12,000, through Klaffs.
Designed by François Azambourg, the Gillage armchair from Ligne Roset was created through a process of stretching, folding and creasing, much like its artform-of-inspiration, origami. $1,105.
This article appears in the June 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).