Bright Pickleball Paddles
COURTESY OF KATIE KIME
"Seems like everyone we know is getting into pickle ball. I'm not sporty, but these paddles—a collab with Austin designer Katie Kime known for spirited pattern—are cute enough to make me want to try!"
— Jill Waage, EIC, Premium Publishing
Buy It: Pickleball Paddles ($85, Katie Kime)
Wicker Cuddle Chair
COURTESY OF WALMART
"This oversize patio chair has become my go-to reading spot on warm spring evenings. I put it on my front porch and it's large enough for me and my daughters to sit comfortably. I love the design and it was easy to assemble. The cushions are also easy to remove and store."
— Sarah Martens, Senior Food Editor
Buy It: Wicker Patio Cuddle Chair ($299, Walmart)
Outdoor Tile Mat
COURTESY OF LETTERFOLK
"I love, love, love this personalizable door mat. It's so fun to re-do the tile arrangement with each season or event (or whenever I want to!), and the half-moon shape suits apartment-living well. I get compliments on it all the time, and I don't think I'll ever get tired of it!"
— Lauren Phillips, Associate Director, Special Projects
Buy It: Half Moon Tile Mat ($100, Letterfolk)
Outdoor Rug
COURTESY OF WALMART
"I love the pattern of this outdoor rug and I've been impressed with the quality of it as well. It's an easy way to anchor the furniture around my small outdoor patio space and makes it feel homey."
— Emily VanSchmus, Home Editor
Buy It: Geometric Linen Outdoor Rug ($78, Walmart)
Expandable Daybed
COURTESY OF TARGET
"I basically live on my balcony in the summer because of this outdoor couch. The sides of the sofa adjust into three positions for your lounging needs and the durable fabric on the seats and pillows helps it withstand heat and rain. I purchased a separate cover to throw over the top in the winter and keep dust and debris off in the summer—that is, when I'm not hanging out on it."
— Emily Elveru, Premium Publishing Home Editor
Buy It: Outdoor Acacia Expandable Daybed ($491, Target)
Bug Repellent Incense Sticks
COURTESY OF TERRAIN
"These bug repellent incense sticks work wonders at keeping insects away from the pool and the food. Bonus—they smell so good that friends always ask me what they are. If that’s not proof enough, Terrain sells out every year."
— Monika Eyers, East Coast Editor
Buy It: Flyaway Sticks, 40-Pack ($42, Terrain)
Outdoor Floor Fan
COURTESY OF AMAZON
"This wireless fan is great for cooling down. But my favorite use? Keeping the bugs away. The powerful breeze makes it difficult for mosquitoes to land, so it's our go-to for outdoor summer dinners. And it's battery life can't be beat!"
— Ella Field, Contributing Editor
Buy It: 12-Inch Battery-Operated Floor Fan ($94, Amazon)