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Oh hey there long weekend — you know we’ve been waiting for you. Your promise of breezy weather and sunny days is just what we need to gear up for one of our rare bank holidays (yes: Europe, we’re looking at you with envy).  While we savor each precious second, we know that barbecues, fireworks and denim combinations will be in our weekend’s forecast.  In addition to that, we’ll be attending a few rooftop and backyard fetes to ring in our nation’s independence… so, like the good guests we are, we breezed through the store this morning to pick up a few things for our hosts (and ourselves)….like an SPF that will guarantee full UV-protection, coffee table books intended for a very chic coffee table, ambiance-making music, sandals that speak beach and hand-made fans that keep it cool & witty.

COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
If you haven’t been to our bookshop, this bookworm recommends giving it a browse. It’s quite savvy.
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BERNARD MAISNER PAPERWEIGHTS
In addition to cards, his master-calligrapher makes a fine paperweight.
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NATURA BISSE SPF
This one’s for you: because we care about keeping you safe from the sun
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MUSIC TO ADD TO THE AMBIANCE
Let’s face it, a cd is today’s mixed-tape.  And this one has just the tunes you need to get the party rolling.
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DUVELLORY FAN
It’s hand-made & witty… just what we’re looking for when it comes to travel-sized cooling systems
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BELLOCQ TEA
Getting too hot outside? Here’s a little trick: enjoy a cup of tea to cool down. It works!
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LOLA STRAW HAT
Chic and on sale… now that’s what we call a winner
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BRACELETS
DIY friendship bracelets are all the rage this summer… we like to think of this jumble as the next step up.
Give it to the lady of the house & she’ll be sure to thank you.
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K JACQUES SANDALS
They’re the perfect summer sandal. And we imagine your hostess would love a pair, too.
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Oh, and if you want to bring a baked-good instead,
use our Strawberry Rhubarb Tart Recipe

Want more ideas?
See what we packed in our beach bag for Memorial Day