15 Southern FINDS We Love for Late Summer
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We're ushering in the final weeks of summer with a fresh collection of FINDS from all over the South. From transitional wardrobe pieces and outdoor accessories to party-ready home goods, this list is filled with treasures from Southern retailers we love.
HOME & GARDEN
Floral frog vase
Lowkey design, unlimited style. We love the ease of a floral frog vase to show off your blooms without the time or skill of complicating arranging. These are water-tight with enough weight to counterbalance any arrangement — be it a few stems or a sprawling masterpiece. Each piece is hand-thrown on a potter's wheel and features 22-karat gold inlay accents. Pick your favorite for $48 at Petrichor + Gold.
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Lantern
With the versatility of a woven basket, this large rattan lantern adds a natural, handmade look to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Hang it outside with your favorite electric votives, line the porch stairs, or fill it with florals and greenery to display in any indoor corner. It comes with a glass insert for $108 at The Paris Market.
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Bench
Homesoule in Jackson, TN, is a 12,000-square-foot home furnishings haven, and we fell in love with this unique find on a recent visit. This stunningly crafted bench is a whimsy of wooden branches and is big enough for a gaggle of friends to enjoy some time al fresco. It's $5,095 at Homesoule.
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Tray
No one does statement home curios like Tart by Taylor. Her large 'Outlaw' tray features a bold striped cowboy painted by artist Emma Katherine. It measures 13.5 inches by 11 inches and is perfect for adding some pizzazz to an ottoman, countertop, or tablescape. Handmade of acrylic in Dallas, you can shop this for $140 at Tart by Taylor.
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Mini brie baker
Is there any better app than gooey baked brie with delicious accouterments like nuts, honey, and fruits? This pretty stoneware brie baker lets you easily transfer your cheese from oven to table while it's piping hot. It's perfectly sized for your favorite wheel, and complete with a wooden spreader. Choose from white or stone for $28 at Adelina Social Goods.
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Striped beach blanket
Stake out your spot in the sand, on the deck, or by the pool with this giant beach towel. It acts more like a blanket and channels some serious Nancy Meyers beach-cottage chic vibes. It's 60 by 80 inches and won't shrink, pill, or fuzz in the washer/dryer. Shop this for $160 at The Horeshoe Crab.
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DESK
Notecards
How fabulously end-of-summer are these clever notecards designed by Charleston artist Sarah Schools? They're made with sustainable materials, printed on recycled paper, and packaged in a recycled plastic box. The set comes with eight die-cut wavy cards with matching blue envelopes for $28 at Sarah Schools.
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'Letters from Camp' kit
With this charming stationery set, campers will be more eager to write home and to friends. It includes five fold-over cards with playful prompts, two postcards, and a sheet of stickers to seal every note. The box is $30 at Celadon.
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ACCESSORIES
Mini tote bag
The mini Tropez tote from Lorna Murray (famous for her fabulous accordion sun hats) is playful and polished. It's roomy enough for your essentials but compact enough to carry everywhere. It features a fabric drawstring interior, two handles with a wide opening at the top, and a flat bottom. The Lake Como color scheme is apropos well beyond summer. This is $245 at Goldbug.
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Rattan headband
Easy, breezy, and just $12 — these rattan headbands are your go-to summer hair fix. Lightweight and textured, they add a polished touch to pool days, errands, or breezy dinners al fresco. They come in three neutral colors for $12 each at Hermosa.
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Statement earrings
These statement earrings are artfully mismatched with 15 hand-selected vintage charms — cameos, intaglios, coins, and colored glass — that catch the light and turn heads. Flash‑plated in antiqued gold over brass and designed in Savannah, they feel deeply personal and endlessly wearable. This Love Luxe-inspired FIND is $298 at Fallen Aristocrat.
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Scarf necklace
Part scarf, part charm necklace, this piece brings instant summer joy. Wrapped in nautical blue stripes (though there are many more to pick from!) and adorned with golden sea creatures and real shells, it's playful, lightweight, and unique. It comes with five nautical charms, but you can easily add, remove, and space them out until your heart's — and scarf's — content. This is $55 at Fox & Hen.
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BATH & BEAUTY
Contour stick
An excellent creamy, blendable contour stick has so many fabulous uses. Swipe it on lips and eyelids, too! 1999's lightweight formula is designed to work across different skin textures and tones and won't settle into pores or fine lines. It comes in two tones — tea and kave — for $34 at Keep Shop.
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Kimono robe
We love to feel cozy and a little glam, whether we're getting ready for a night out or having a slow morning. This funky kimono robe, woven from 100% long-staple Turkish cotton and finished with delicate handwork, has a relaxed one-size fit and a snug waist tie. It's available in three great colors for $149 at The Loomia.
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Mermaid candle
This Mississippi candle maker's 'Mermaid' blend evokes oceanic notes, like hints of salty sea spray and coastal florals. The makers are all about nostalgic scents that bring you back to core childhood memories. The soy candle in a glass jar is $24 at Blackjack Wax Co.
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Cheers to a fresh month and fresh FINDS!
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About the Author Zoe Yarborough
Zoe is a StyleBlueprint staff writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant of eleven years. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.
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