GET CRACKING! | Nothing announces the arrival of summer quite like a plate of lobster. Southampton-based Lennegan & Marantz, known for its bespoke furnishings and stylish home accessories, takes that sentiment literally with this colorful lobster plate, part of a collection of tableware inspired by creatures from the sea. Each is made of durable, dishwasher-safe china at a family-owned pottery on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands. From $55 for a dinner plate, 44 Main St., Southampton, 631-899-4535, lenneganandmarantz.com.
apologies, s.v.p. | Ideal for mortifying mornings-after, these note cards from Mrs. John L. Strong will quickly redeem you. $45 for a set of five cards and envelopes, mrsstrong.com.
JUST BEACHY | Chicly striped in black and white, Janus et Cie’s aluminum and acrylic umbrella will shade you in style. $1,126, janusetcie.com.
raising the bar | Handmade of all-weather aluminum, McKinnon and Harris’s Gilliam tray and folding butler’s base are the perfect accompaniment for alfresco entertaining. Available to the trade, mckinnonharris.com.
spot on | Waylande Gregory’s hand-painted glass Turquoise Dot tray will spiff up any dresser or console. $230, at Maison 24, 2424 Main St., Bridgehampton, 631-537-2488, maison24.com.X
movable feast | For Dad’s special day, Viking’s new Outdoor Ultra Premium 500 gas grill comes in three sizes and features a does-everything infrared burner. From $8,000, vikingrange.com.
Stripe it rich | Done up in festive surfboard stripes, these colorful cotton accent pillows are sure to add zing to your summer. $38 each (not including insert), at C. Wonder, 5 Main St., Southampton, 631-287-2645, cwonder.com.
sup, fellas? | Minimally designed for maximum action, Dedon’s sleek Bobby Board is a smooth operator. $3,485 (including paddle and bag), at Hildreth’s, 51 Main St., Southampton, 631-283-2300, and 109 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton, 631-329-8800, dedon.de.
FRENCH FLAIR | With its ball top and fleur-de-lis detail, Restoration Hardware’s reproduction Second French Empire Dormer mirror casts a striking image. $1,195, 69 Main St., East Hampton, 631-907-1300, restorationhardware.com.
something to behold | Portraits of such Hamptons denizens as Lauren Bush Lauren and Fernanda Niven are collected in Claiborne Swanson Frank’s American Beauty, a testament to the individuality and inner strength of young women today. $75, assouline.com.
Pouf positive | Why just pull up a chair when you can plunk down on something much cooler? Missoni Home’s colorful, summery pouf makes a spirited addition to your outdoor decor. $530, at Comerford Collection, 2442 Main St., Bridgehampton, 631-537-6200, comerfordcollection.com.
CHOCOLATE FIX | Named for towns in the Hamptons, the candy bars in this set of five pack a gourmet-chocolate punch. Handcrafted in Greenport by Mali B Sweets, they make a sinful hostess gift or secret indulgence. $40; call 631-477-6762 or go to malibsweets.com for stores and more information.