it’s monday as i write this and ugh, why are mondays so loathsome? personally, i think we all work too hard and should instead take up the European habit of having longer lunch breaks, and decent holidays away from the workday grind. so for this week’s color story, i thought i’d round up some summertime accouterment to hopefully put your mind in the mood for long, leisurely days at the beach, your own backyard, or a nearby shady park. summer was made for picnics and spending more time dining al fresco in our own cozy gardens, so i’ve found some colorfully fun outdoor gear — serving pieces, table linens, beach towels, and umbrellas to enhance your time spent outside this summer. now, go ahead — work on getting some extra time off for play! i hope this post helps you get in the mood for the warm weather season.

clockwise, l to r: bellerose dina striped beach towel in green; HENRY HOLLAND STUDIO Set of four marble-effect earthenware bowls; checked table cloth from all roads; Dusen Dusen Patterned Beach Towels from design within reach; beach changing rooms via collagerie; petite pommes Inflatable Pool Green water from smallable; petite pommes peach daisy swim rings; BUSINESS & PLEASURE CO. Beach Towel in Red from smallable; Audrey Rose Design Shop cotton towels; state the label tulip glasses in blue; design within reach Mikkel Throw blanket; PAUL SMITH Artist stripe cotton-terry beach towel; state the label tulip glasses in pink. below: vintage beach towel framed art print from super marché.

clockwise, l to r: merchant home set of four straight edge plate from garmentory; petite pommes CLASSIC FLOAT in PEACH DAISY; surfboards by PAUL FERRARIS PHOTOGRAPHY; SENSI STUDIO Set of four Corales de la Isla dessert plates; Garza Marfa ORANGE STRIPE DESERT BLANKET from esqueleto; hawkins new york stonewashed linen napkins from food52; vintage green radio via design objectory; anthropologie Parasol Stripe Travel Beach Blanket; sun graphic via golden west; business and pleasure Vintage-Inspired Striped Canvas Coolers from food52; Afroart Cushion Cover FROM ARKET; anthropologie Heritage Mise En Place Bowls; zara STRIPED BLANKET WITH PICASSO EMBROIDERY; Premium Beach Umbrella Panel Cinque with Fringe from chairish. below: ceramic bowls from lrnce; sun graphics from sun and toast.

• photography credits: click on the image which will take you to its original source. in the case of my collages, the links are listed just below clockwise from left to right.

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