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A summer state of mind

Embrace the effortless mood of summer at home. We’ve got the perfect inspo for sun-soaked days, warm evenings, and laid-back living

Tomato handle wooden salad servers, €38.50, oliverbonas.com
Tomato handle wooden salad servers, €38.50, oliverbonas.com

From bright baubles to dress up for barbeque evenings, to the perfect parasol for shade seekers. It’s the little decorative touches that add personality and a touch of joie de vivre to summer living.

Lemon plates (set of 4), €39.95 by &Klevering, thecoolrepublic.com
Lemon plates (set of 4), €39.95 by &Klevering, thecoolrepublic.com

Lemon plates bring the warmth of Sicilian sunshine to your table.

Cantine glasses, €50 (set of two), aprilandthebear.com
Cantine glasses, €50 (set of two), aprilandthebear.com

Coloured glasses are a trend-led addition to your tablescape, an easy way to update your dining style.

Wicker picnic hamper with wine holder, €54, marksandspencer.com
Wicker picnic hamper with wine holder, €54, marksandspencer.com

A wicker picnic basket is a classic. Far chic-er than a coolbag for picnic occasions.

Fluer Bloom hoops, €175, melissacurry.com
Fluer Bloom hoops, €175, melissacurry.com

Mismatched flower earrings add a fun touch to simple summer outfits.

Mojito Bubble bracelet, €145, melissacurry.com
Mojito Bubble bracelet, €145, melissacurry.com

A big bauble bracelet is thorughly impractical for tapping away on your laptop - so it’s the ideal statement piece to say ‘I’m on holidays!’

Mesa XL Mulberry table top fire pit, €99.99, theordchard.ie
Mesa XL Mulberry table top fire pit, €99.99, theordchard.ie

Bring the heat, everywhere you go with this cute portable fire pit.

Blue turquoise Balinese artisanl parasol with turquoise fringing, €315, Baliparasol.com
Blue turquoise Balinese artisanl parasol with turquoise fringing, €315, Baliparasol.com

Shade in style with a decorative parasol that adds real flair to your outdoor stylings. Add plenty of throw cushions for an extravagant vibe.

Sunhat, €29.99, H&M
Sunhat, €29.99, H&M

Stylish and sensible, keep sunburn, freckles and skin ageing at bay with a great sunhat.

Luz shirt, €116 by Suncoo, seagreen.com
Luz shirt, €116 by Suncoo, seagreen.com

A classic bandana print looks great with cut-off denims or thrown over a simple black bikini as a cover-up.

Paris sunglasses in dark tortoise, €220 by Anine Bing, seagreen.com
Paris sunglasses in dark tortoise, €220 by Anine Bing, seagreen.com

The perfect finishing touch to every summer outfit, a great pair of shades.