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How to Spruce Up Your Home for a Staycation Summer

This is the year to stay home, stay safe and embrace the staycation. For those of you who are planning to stick close to home this summer, you’ll probably be spending a lot of time in your backyard. Here are some of our favorite items for sprucing up the yard to create the perfect vacation oasis.

Serena and Lily

Serena and Lily has ready-made outdoor pillows and accessories to bring joy to your backyard. They also have an array of striped towels.

Amanda Lindroth

Amanda Lindroth has beautiful block-printed napkins and tablecloths. The interesting wicker trays and pitchers will really add to your alfresco dining.

Gregory Parkinson napkins

A former fashion designer, Gregory now channels his love of print and textiles into a home collection all made by hand in India.

Elizabeth Lamont

Elizabeth Lamont has beautiful melamine outdoor plates and glasses that look like the real thing.

Outdoor String Lights

String lights create a cozy environment, adding flair to your porch, patio or backyard.

Yeti Cooler

Yeti makes great coolers! Love this fun color - they are great for the beach or backyard! 

Funboy jetski Pool Toy

Funboy has amazing inflatable toys for the pool, like this jetski. They also have smaller pool toys in various shapes and themes.

Funboy Cabana Lounger

This cabana is beautifully shaped for ultimate relaxation, comfort and privacy.


Funboy Swan Pool Float

This large swan is fun to spy floating around your pool.

Funboy TROPICAL PALM POOL DRINK COOLER

Perfect for all the drinks you need to keep your family hydrated all summer long! Floats in the pool or the perfect centerpiece for your backyard table.

Sunnylife

Sunnylife has tons of kitschy summer fun items from outdoor games to kids items.

The Inside

The Inside has quick affordable pool side chairs and pillows in whimsical designs.

Ballard Designs Acrylic Cornhole

Ballard Designs has this chic, acrylic corn hole game that would look great in any decor and provides hours of fun.

James Perse Y/OSEMITE ETCHED TEAK PADDLEBALL SET

Made of teak with a natural cork grip. The natural characteristics of teak make these paddles very durable and suitable for outdoor use.

Badminton Game

A fun and active outdoor activity.

Moma Corknet Ping Pong Set

This inventive set transforms your table from supper station to table tennis central in seconds.