Summer Upgrades with Becky Brackett of Pop & Circumstance

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• Blue Mason jar, $11 at Pop & Circumstance
• “When it’s hot and humid, it’s best to swap out for something summer-friendly (and super soft!), like a Turkish towel.”
  Handmade Turkish towel, $45, Pop & Circ
• “Summer means lots of time spent in your swimsuit...which means lots of rinsing and drying. Install individual hooks in your bathroom or laundry room for each member of your household to hang theirs on (and avoid inadvertent bikini mismatches).”
  
• “A table runner works just as well at home as it does at a wooden picnic table at the park. It adds a pop of color—and serves for easy cleanup when meals get messy (as outdoor meals tend to do).”
  
• “Don’t hide your farmer’s market finds! Keep those ripened beauties on the counter, where everyone can admire them. We like this vintage-inspired wire basket, but any large bowl will do.”
  

We're deep in the midst of wedding-shower-beach-vacation season, which means the time you spend at home is probably far and between. Still, summer presents an excellent time to add simple upgrades to your abode's decór, says Becky Brackett, founder of Pop & Circumstance, which recently morphed from beloved style blog to online shop and home staging service.

For example, summer's fresh flowers look best in out-of-the-box holders. "Flea markets will net you one-of-a-kind pieces, like vintage jadeite drinking glasses, to place your bouquets," says Becky. "And you can't go wrong with old-school Mason jars." From luxe Turkish towels to pretty baskets that showcase farmer's market finds, check out her other tips on how to make your personal space sing.

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