Go ahead, indulge—you’ve made it to summer, and it’s time for some fun. The folks at the stylish French macaron titan Ladurée are now offering to-go cups of their delectable homemade ice creams and sorbets, packed up in the confectionery’s signature pastel-colored boxes. We’ve all gotten accustomed to cooking at home, but couldn’t you use a reprieve? Prices start at $6, sold by the individual cup or in boxes of 4 or 8, with delivery to the Hamptons extra; 864 Madison Ave., NYC, 646-558-3157, and 398 W. Broadway, NYC, 646-392-7868.
Serena & Lily’s new Beach Bay sheeting collection, shown here in Papaya, is a perfect antidote to sultry summer evenings. From $78 to $328, 332 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott, 631-537-5544.
Nature is before our eyes more than ever before. Whether it’s hung on a city terrace or in a Hamptons backyard, this ceramic bird shelter from Farmhouse Pottery is a safe haven for your feathered friends. $95, at Ryland Life Equipment, 26 Madison St., Sag Harbor, 631-919-5433.
New York and Westhampton-based decorator Anthony Baratta’s third book, Decorate Happy: Bold, Colorful Interiors ($45, Rizzoli), is a balm for the visual senses—and a testament to the powers of a beautifully designed home. “A house filled with comfort, lots of color, and personal treasures puts joy into people’s lives,” the author says. “This book is an exploration into finding what makes people happy.”
Dallas-based decorator Michelle Nussbaumer’s sensuous new fabric collection for Clarence House includes Helecho, a chic, graphic cotton trim that will zip up virtually any room in the house. Available in five colorways (shown: Carmine). $28/yd.
Helmed by decorator Cristina Peffer, Shelter Island’s new home decor and fashion emporium Simm’s is featuring pieces by San Francisco–based Tina Frey Designs, including the Resin tableware collection, available in red (shown) and cobalt. Prices range from $12 to $148, 181 N. Ferry Rd., 631-749-5067.
Who could resist the cheery palette of pastel sherbet and summery earth tones in New York City–based design studio Amethyst Artisan’s Swirl Sunset cement tile? $17 per sq. ft., 212-731-0662.
Nemo Tile & Stone’s ceramic Glow tile is available in four pastel hues and three finishes (left to right: hologram, glossy, and matte). From $11.64 per sq. ft., 48 E. 21st St., NYC, 212-505-0009.
Designed by Brooklyn-based decorator Pietta Donovan, Buderim is a cement tile inspired by disco-era graphics. Available in four colorways (shown: Carnaby). $29 per sq. ft., at Walker Zanger, 37 E. 20th St., NYC, 212-844-3000.
Created by Manhattan-based firm Dekar Design, the Algiers cement tile draws its exotic allure from its North African namesake. Available in four colorways (shown: Peridot). $25 per sq. ft., through Villa Lagoon Tile, 251-968-3375.
Echo is a mosaic featuring a gradient effect from thin strips of tinted glass. Available in three colorways (shown: Violin Violet). $70 per sq. ft., at Artistic Tile, 38 W. 21st St., NYC, 212-727-9331.
