R E F R E S H E R C O U R S E
SW ING SH IFT
Encourage extended lounging by
outfitting a porch swing
left,
as you
would your living room sofa. Borrow
pillows from the bed for backrests,
and toss on a cotton shawl for extra
color and comfort when the sun goes
down. Kiku pillow sham,
far left,
$39;
crateandbarrel .com
PITCH ER PERFECT
For hassle-free hosting offeryour favorite
beverage in a self-serve container,
below.
Float fruit slices and mint for extra flavor.
Small Marseilles drinks dispenser, $170;
velocityartanddesign.com
G R EEN PLATE SPECIA L
Skip the
paper and use your everyday china and
cloth napkins with disposable bamboo
plates underneath. The plates are meant
for a single use, but as reusable chargers,
they’ll bring tropical punch to the table
all summer long. 11-inch Bambu All
Occasion Veneerware plates, 8 for $11,
bambuhome.com for stores.
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AUGUST 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
