Beat The Heat While Keeping Your Cool

     

Well, the world has just experienced the hottest days in history. It's hot in most of the country. Aren't we all looking for ways to beat the heat? This roundup of fab finds is just the coolest.

Funboy Clear Chaise Pool Float

Clearly cool. Look like you are floating on water while staying cool. This chaise comes in many colors, but I am partial to the clear. This way you don't interfere with the color scheme of your pool, beach towels, swimsuit etc. Hey! Details matter.

Funboy

Kitchen Basics

Stackable Ice Cube Trays with Lids 

Party in the freezer! When it is this hot and you are entertaining, you can't have enough ice. Help out the ice maker with these terrific trays. They are toxin free, stackable, and refillable without opening the lid. Genius! Love the shapes. Great for freezing fruit in your ice or even booze!

Food52

Lifestyle Cotton Maxi
Wear 100% cotton! Even a long dress can be cool in cotton, with a little bit of shoulder showing.  It comes in 8 shades, ships for free and is $70. 

Free People

Rabbit Wine Chilling Carafe
This carafe chills and aerates your wine while you pour. It holds a full bottle of wine or champagne. The stainless steel core holds ice cubes that keeps your wine cold, without watering it down.

Williams Sonoma

Lifeguard Cooling Aloe

Rescue Gel

Try as we might not to, we all have been there, and got too much sun. This product is said to instantly cool and hydrate the skin. I know first hand that Aloe can do that for you. A good product to have, just in case.

Amazon

Sonoma Insulated Rolling Cooler

Keep cool on the go. Take this cool cooler from the park to the beach, to the road trip. It will come in handy for years to come. Now on sale with an extra 20% off.

 Mark and Graham

Gaston Linen Utility Shirt

Nothing is cooler than linen on a hot summer day. And Banana Republic does linen so well. This shirt looks good buttoned or worn open with a tee shirt underneath.

Banana Republic

Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream

A sure way to cool off on a hot day is with some ice cold ice cream. Send someone feeling hot and bothered, or even yourself, 6 pints of this.  Think Blueberry Lime Cheesecake, Bourbon Honey,  Blackberry and Buttermilk, and more. This spot was named best Ice Cream in Kentucky by Travel & Leisure. Also has been written up in The New York Times, Food & Wine, and more.

Goldbelly

Charlotte Tilbury Cryo Recovery Mask 

I find this beauty tool interesting. It is a 10 minute ice powered mask that visibly lifts facial skin for a smoother, firmer, and refreshed look. It also will cool you off on one of these scorching hot days.

Sephora

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Make Dad's Day: 15 Great Gifts

 

It's almost time to celebrate the main men in our life. Today's edit of 15 fabulous ideas features something for every type of father. A mirror workout and golf shoes for athletic types, luxe accessories and stylish shirts for dapper dads, organic meat for the foodie and much more. Scroll down for shopping and inspiration.

Jonathan Adler Snake Backgammon Set

There are plenty of backgammon sets, but this is one of the best looking. And the outside of the box is as good looking as it is inside.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Perfect For: Dads who play games. Men who appreciate good design.

 Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Give Dad the quiet time he longs for. He will bob his head to his favorite tunes, listen to a game, or just tune out! These are the best.

Bose  or   QVC (pay over three months)

Perfect For: Rockstar Dads, Sports fans

Lord Jone CBD Body Lotion

A wonderful product that I actually use, thanks to Mollie. The grapefruit scent is fresh and clean. Easy to use and eases pain.

Sephora

Perfect For: Any dad with an ache or pain.

Bocce Ball Set
Gift this set to dad, but the entire family will love it. It's good looking and portable.

Crate and Barrel

Perfect For: Dads with game!

Scotch Infused Toothpicks

If Dad or Granddad is a scotch drinker, and enjoys a toothpick moment after a meal, this is an unexpected treat. Also makes for a good host gift.

Uncommon Goods

Perfect For: Scotch drinkers

Barbour Rothbury Hat

Men's hats are really expensive. This hat features great style for less than $75. You can use your Amazon Prime account for free shipping.

East Dane

Perfect for: Dapper dads. Bald men

Weathering Steel Pular Chiminea

Rustic relaxation. Love the design of this structured fire feature. 

Terrain

Perfect For: Men with a patio or backyard.

Maui Jim Sunglasses

The only shade that you should be throwing your father, is that of these cool and creative sunglasses. From classic aviators to readers, there is a style for every dad out there.

Tommy Bahama

Perfect For: Dads who spend time outdoors

S'Well 25 Oz Water Bottle

A great all day water bottle for anyone, but these colors are very man-friendly. And we will never tell if there is a secret batch of gin and tonics in there!

Mark & Graham

Perfect For: The Dad who needs more hydration. 

The Mirror
Gift Dad with the nearly invisible home gym that transforms less than two feet of wall space into a cardio class, yoga studio, boxing ring, and so much more. It's an instant workout for Dad, and it is cooler than cool.

Lululemon

Perfect For: Active dads, the workout fanatic

Fatboy Hammock

Give Dad some "me time" with the most comfortable hammock I have ever seen. It's available in over 12 colors. Ships for free. What man wouldn't love this?

2Modern

Perfect For: Dads who work hard and need to relax

MLB Sporty Apparel 

If Dad is a baseball fanatic, he will love this gift. He can cheer on his team with Peter Millar style.

Peter Millar

Perfect For: Major League Baseball fans

Fairway Footware

It's hard to beat Cole Haan shoes for comfort and style. These performance shoes are both stylish and practical.

Cole Haan

Perfect for: Duffer Dads

Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirts

I love a man in a linen long sleeve shirt, with the sleeves rolled up. It's such a handsome look. Much better than the average tee. You'll find a big selection of colors, but this "Ink" shade is 

really striking.

J. Crew

Perfect For: Dapper Dads

Grass Fed NY Strips
For dads that deserve the best and love their red meat. Aged for at least 21 days, well marbled, and USDA Organic. No hormones or antibiotics. Tell Dad that dinner is on you this year!

Rastelli's

Perfect For: Dads who love red meat but want to be healthy.

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Grow Your Garden With Style

Spruce Up Your Home In The Color Of The Year: Greenery

( Via: Domino )

Let's talk green. It's the color of the year, if you haven't heard yet. "Greenery" is the exact name. It's fresh and zesty, with a little yellow mixed in for brightness.  Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute said: "This is the color of hopefulness, and of our connection to nature..." It's not easy being green, but we will see it in our homes and in the Spring clothing we buy. Actually all shades of green will be making their way into our lives. Today's roundup features my take on how we can go green at home. 

HERE: Ten Tempting Green Things

Watercolor Tropical Palm Leaves Removable Wallpaper
For those of you who might be afraid to commit. This paper can be applied to the wall without glue.
Wallflora Shop at Etsy

Kids Stepstool
Painted legs give a classic teak finish a modern pop. Available in three colors.
Serena and Lily 

Rugby Stripe Duvet Set

Sweet dreams are made of Kate Spade New York's bedding.

Lord and Taylor

Seletti Mug Set

Pretty in porcelain. This set is a modern classic, and a beautiful gift for the coffee or tea drinker. Just add a cookie.
Burke Decor

Fatboy Beanbag and Ottoman

Give the kids a seat of their own.
Nordstrom  

Emily Green Teak Media Console
Bowery and Grand's chic console is a functional piece with a stylish pop of green.
Domino

Preserved Boxwood Placemat
Here's how to bring the outside in. A bright spot for your favorite dinnerware.
Shop Terrain  

Bilboa Chandelier

A bright spot in any space.

The Well Appointed House

Massoud Hostess Chair
Isn't green just gorgeous with grey?
Neiman Marcus

Dinnerware
A great pattern and color combination with vibrant greens, gold and black for a contrasting pop! Shown, Joseph Williams Black Agate napkin ring + Arcades Dinnerware in green 
Alchemy Fine Home 

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