Summertime Essentials

Summer is officially around the corner (tomorrow, in fact). Are you ready? We’ve gathered some of our favorite summertime essentials perfect for those sunny days by the pool.

 

Entertaining Alfresco

Summer is peak time for outdoor entertaining. Whether enjoying a small get together with family and friends or a backyard soiree, here are a few must-haves for hosting outside fêtes.

grill

Everdure Furnace Grill

 

ice cream maker

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

 

lights

World Market LED String Lights

 

cooler

Costway Portable Cooler Cart

AC

Frigidaire Portable Air Conditioner

plate

Pottery Barn Melamine Plate

 

pineapple

Pier 1 Pineapple Serveboard

cubes

Stainless-Steel Whiskey Stones

 

Lounging Poolside

We know it’s summertime when the sun gets brighter, water gets warmer, drinks get colder and life gets better. Relax and enjoy time by the pool with these summer basics.

drink floats

Sunnylife Inflatable Drink Holders

lamzac

Lamzac Wind Inflatable Seating

 

pool floats

Sunnylife Pool Floats

wine glasses

Unbreakable Silicone Wine Glass

candle

Skeem Design Citronella Candle

 

Vacation Jet-Setter

There is no better feeling than the end of a Friday and the beginning of summer. It’s time to pack your bags and start a new chapter in your summer travel book.

water lemon situation

Transhome Infuser Water Bottle

toms

Toms Canvas Classics

luggage

Calpak x Oh Joy! Luggage Set

fuji cam

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera

shades2

Ray-Ban Aviator Lenses

 

For fabulous pools to enjoy with your new necessities, read: 

Refreshing Pools for Summer

Get Ready for Summer with Draper James

Did someone say pool party? Yes. Everyone staring at a screen is daydreaming of relief from the scorching summer ahead. Oh, and also, Reese Witherspoon.

 

960-DJxCB REESE

 

The Hollywood starlet, known for her sweet style and Southern charm, teamed up with Crate & Barrel to co-design a dreamy new signature collection, which launched in stores and online today.

 

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1. Check Acrylic Drink Dispenser with Stand  2. Blue and White Check Beach Towel  3. Embroidered Check Dish Towels  4. Magnolia Navy Beach Towel  5. Striped Beach Hat  6. Cheers Y’all Acrylic Wine Glasses  7. Magnolia Blue Melamine Serving Tray with Handles  8. Tote Bags

 

The first full collection designed by Reese’s lifestyle brand Draper James features a nautical-inspired palette sprinkled with magnolias and gingham prints, sure to delight.

 

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1. Abaca Woven Placemat with Blue Border  2. Magnolia Blue Melamine Serving Bowl  3. Gimme Some Sugar Cake Pedestal   4. Blue and White Striped 5-Piece Flatware Place Setting  5. Striped Oval Melamine Platter  6. Embroidered Check Napkins  7. Magnolia White 90” Table Runner  8. Magnolia Blue Melamine Dinnerware

 

From dainty napkins and table runners to darling dishware, this outdoor-friendly collection is perfect for poolside entertaining, picnics by the lake or porch-swinging afternoons.

 

Stock your home with this charming collection in time for stylish summer entertaining. Shop our favorites at Draper James in Highland Park Village, at one of three D-FW Crate & Barrel locations or online anytime.

 

You’ll be toasting, “Cheers, y’all!” before you know it.