The products
1. Guests will be strategizing over who gets to sit on this chair. Bend Farmhouse chair, $450, www.designpublic.com
2. Add a little South of France to the mix. Pottery Barn Sunbrella round umbrella, $269-$369,
3. No sunshine today? It’s OK, you have these guys. Oversized metal lanterns, $25-$40, www.homegoods.com
4. It’s like having the most low-maintenance pets. Loll Designs Pitch bird house, $79, www.lolldesigns.com
5. Just cause you’re not growing any flowers doesn’t mean you can’t be surrounded by them. Crate and Barrel Fiona 20″ outdoor pillow, $30, www.crateandbarrel.com
6. Breakfast outside — don’t mind if I do. Fermob Bistro dining set, $460, www.shophorne.com
7. Prepare to host all summer long — any excuse to fire up this baby. Modfire Urbanfire Ethanol fireplace, $1,650, www.modfire.com