Shopping tips -10 Summer Essentials

1. A SOFT TOWEL FOR THE BEACH

These towels from NJRD are well deserving of a place on our list of shopping tips for summer essentials. With its lovely and soft terry material, you will not want to use another towel this summer and is a given favourite in the beach bag. NJRD has created three towels in colours that represent the sky, sea and sand - which will be your favourite to take to the beach?

2. COCKTAIL GLASSES FOR YOUR ESSENTIAL SUMMER DRINKS

During a hot summer’s day everyone need to cool off with a good drink. Here we have three tips for elegant drinking glasses that are sure to find their way onto your list of summer essentials.

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3. PORTABLE LIGHTING FOR SUMMER EVENINGS

Last but not least, light up those summer evenings with a rechargeable, portable lamp. All you have to do is charge the batteries and take it wherever you want - to the beach, to the patio or out in the garden. Portable lighting helps you enjoy the balmy summer evenings longer and is without a doubt one of our favourite summer essentials.

4. A VERSATILE TRAY

A versatile tray is without a doubt a summer essential that is worth adding to your wish list. Why not place your favourite drink or snack on a tray next to the sunbed or serve welcome cocktails at your summer garden party? A tray is perfect for carrying out snacks to your friends in the garden and gives you a stable base for drinking glasses.

5. THE PERFECT BASKET FOR A SUMMER ADVENTURE

Carry it to the beach, for your towels and other summer essentials. Bring it to a picnic in the park filled with your favourite goodies. Or even place it on the patio and fill it with cosy blankets and pillows to really bring the inside out. We're talking about the essential summer basket - the best tip for all your storage needs this summer.

7. SOFT PILLOWS FOR A COSY PICNIC

Another tip for your outside space this summer, is to add some lovely cushions. Outside spaces are at their best when they are connected to the inside so don’t be afraid to add textiles such as pillows or throws and rugs. These items are also perfect to take with you on all your picnics this summer, luxurious, little comforts to help you relax.

8. SMART IDEAS FOR YOUR OUTDOOR KITCHEN

Smart and stylish ideas for the outdoor kitchen is a summer essential for those of you who have finally realised their dream of an outdoor food prep and cooking this summer. Hooks to hang your kitchen utensils on or a practical stand for your dish soap are two summer essentials you simply cannot miss!

9. STYLISH OUTDOOR FURNITURE

All of the summer gatherings with your loved ones will be a little easier and perhaps a little more enjoyable with stylish and cosy outdoor furniture. Decorate the furniture with a blanket or two and put cosy cushions on both chairs and on the ground for a snug feeling.

10. VERSATILE POTS FOR YOU SUMMER GARDEN

Pots are perfect for bringing greenery into your outside living spaces, whether it is a small balcony or a large deck for your summer garden parties having plants around will bring your space to life. And pots are not only useful for putting flowers in - choose a larger pot and use it as a storage basket for all your outside blankets and pillows. Or why not store cutlery and napkins in a more rustic pot to have on the dinner table?