At your next summer gathering, wheel out the classic, weather-resistant Fermob bar cart, available in 24 eye-catching hues. $904, at Sylvester & Co., 103 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-5012, returntomainstreet.com.
No one will miss you on the beach once you stake your spot with this bright cotton blanket. A handy carrying strap keeps the load light. Available in seven colors, $60, at Clic General Store, 60 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-527-7102, clicgeneralstore.com.
Made in Japan, this plastic compost bucket comes in three different sizes and five bright colors, each with a vacuum-sealed lid. In a pinch, it also doubles as extra seating at your next barbecue. $23–$40, at Abode NY, 179 Grand St., Brooklyn, 718-388-5383, abode-newyork.com.
Turn up the heat on the Hamptons summer season with fresh hothouse hues. Custom-made from weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric remnants, Comerford Collection’s one-of-a-kind pillows add graphic punch to both indoor and outdoor decors. $160, 2442 Main St., Bridgehampton, 631-573-6200, comerfordcollection.com.
Hand-crafted from reclaimed sailing ropes in the style of the Drake knot (named for the 17th-century pirate), this doormat will perk up any porch. $275, at Clic General Store, 60 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-527-7102, clicgeneralstore.com.
Swig and store your favorite cool beverages in these vibrantly hued glass bottles with spill-proof lids. $10 each, at Marie Eiffel, 13 Grand St., Shelter Island, 212-945-8492, marieeiffel.com.
Sway in the breeze on this fade-resistant hammock, which is easy to store and transport to any summer destination. $160, at Pier 1 Imports, 54 Montauk Hwy., Southampton, 631-726-2032, pier1.com.
For more fun in the sun, ramp up your beach excursions with this vibrant paddle set. $18, at C. Wonder, 5 Main St., Southampton, 631-287-2645, cwonder.com.
Washable and reusable up to six times, these 4-inch cocktail and 8-inch square napkins come in six different colors. $28 a roll, at Serena + Lily, 332 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott, 631-537-5544, serenaandlily.com.
Cycle in style with this step-through Biria Citibike, available in candy-apple red and six other eye-catching colors. $499, at Bermuda Bikes Plus, 36 Gingerbread Ln., East Hampton, 631-324-6688, bermudabikes.com.
Made from fruit, water, and organic cane sugar, these Soft Serve Fruit Co. pops are sure to please. Available in raspberry, strawberry, mango, banana, tangerine, and dark chocolate. $2 each, at Golden Pear Cafe, 111 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-2270, goldenpearcafe.com.
Add some extra cheer to your next drinks party with this festive ice bucket, a collaboration between designer Trina Turk and Chandon. $58, at Trina Turk, 67 Gansevoort St., NYC, 212-206-7383, trinaturk.com.
This article appears in the July-1 2013 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).