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Retail Therapy June 2013

Author: Long Island Pulse | Published: Thursday, May 23, 2013

Simply Luxurious
Dining alfresco should be done frequently in these warm summer months. But if you’re going to do it, make sure you do it right: Your way. The Aston Martin Picnic Hamper, about $4,200, comes equipped with everything you need for a luxury outdoor dining experience. Roll out the lambs wool rug and indulge on fine English bone china, drink from crystal flutes and dab away messes with Irish damask linen. All this and more neatly packs into a sporty wicker basket. Bonus: If you’re a privileged Aston Martin owner, your hamper can be tailored to match the interior of your car and it fits perfectly in the trunk. Available at grantmacdonald.com

Towel Off
Leave the standard terry cloth behind this summer and tote a signature fouta instead—you’ll look very international. These Turkish towels by Scents and Feel are hand woven from 100 percent cotton. The uses are versatile and so are the style choices. Lay a Natural Multi Band canvas cotton fouta, $65, on your lounge chair. Use the traditional honeycomb weave of the Large Stripe in denim blue, $61, to dry off. The BiColor Degrades, $69, makes the perfect throw around the house. Make a trendy pareo with a Positive Negative, $67, in orange and chartreuse. With all these possibilities you may never go back to terry again. Available online at scentsandfeel.com

Mad Hatter
The art of hat making is one that continues to evolve though it stays true to its form. The fashion forward who don headwear know the importance of one that is crafted by a true milliner. Marcia Lacher Millinery on right, top to bottom: Orange fedora made with panama straw with bow detail, $225; Summer Hat made with panama straw with black ribbon detail, $245; Panama Straw fedora with houndstooth detail, $195. All available at lovemyhat.com. Jennifer Hoertz on left, top to bottom: Folded Panama in purple, $265; Floppy green hat with navy braided ribbon, $255. For more information call (646) 261-5386.

Words: Nicole McConnach | Photos: Luke Hanscom

Stuff Men Want June 2013

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Are The Stars Out Tonight?
Dewy summer nights set the stage for hours spent gazing out into the vast unknown. Casually spotting Orion’s Belt always brings a childlike excitement, but there is far more hanging over our heads. The Meade ETX-80AT-TC, $299, makes it easy to explore the universe from the comfort of any LI backyard. This telescope is equipped with Autostar, a program that aids in finding any star, constellation or planet. Don’t know what you’re looking for? Autostar will search the skies using its library of over 1,400 stellar objects. Discovering extraterrestrials is all up to you. Available at Camera Concepts in Patchogue (631) 475-1118.

Have A Brew
The process is simple, the outcome is rewarding. Brewing beer at home is one trend you’re going to want to follow. Not sure where to start? Hoptron Brewtique in Patchogue has everything a beginner brewer needs, plus a knowledgeable staff to help you get started. The Brewmaster Deluxe Starter Brewery Kit is the perfect partner for around $120. You’ll be sipping a cold one, made by you, in just four weeks total. That’s the best part…we think.

Grilled To Perfection
Flipping burgers, skewering shrimp and charring veggies while sipping cold suds through thick humid air is quintessential summer. Everyone wants to be the chef when it comes time to fire up the grill but not everyone naturally possesses the skills. These tools will come in handy whether you’re a master griller or not. Prep perfect burgers with an adjustable burger press, $22. Grill clips, $15, make cooking up individual portions of asparagus, zucchini and onions a simple task. Turn your grill into a pizzeria by using Emile Henry’s Red Flame-Top pizza stone, $50. Grill even after the sun goes down thanks to a triple LED grill light, $33. Available at Sur La Table in Roosevelt Field or Smith Haven Mall.

Words: Nicole McConnach | Photos: Luke Hanscom