I’ve been prepping our backyard for the summer season for the past couple of weeks, and so I’ve been on the lookout for new products that’ll help us entertain seamlessly (and take stuff off our plate while we host). I came across some outdoor lanterns that are also Bluetooth speakers, which seem great for BBQs and impromptu parties all season long. Other cool and clever finds I found this week include: sustainably made flavored disposable straws, a 10-in-1 countertop oven, a wall-mounted vase that doubles as a coat hook, and more!
Outdoor Lanterns With Built-in Speakers
Photo by Amazon
These outdoor Bluetooth speakers are also lanterns—you can use them on a table or buy stakes (made by the same brand) so that they look like tiki torches. They’ll light up outdoor paths and backyard BBQs all summer long!
A Stylish 10-in-1 Countertop Oven
Photo by Smeg
Perfect for those of us who live in big cities but small apartments, this multi-use countertop oven combines many appliances in one to save space and cut down on clutter. It can: bake, air fry, grill, convection cook, bottom bake, warm, defrost; it also offers three different steam settings: pure steam, convection steam, and grill steam. Woah! Plus, it’s made by Smeg—a design-lover’s favorite appliance brand—and looks nice enough to be kept out 24/7 (if you have the counter space!).
A Vase-Hook Combo
Mount this vase on your wall to add a burst of pretty flowers anywhere in your home. The attached hook makes it a great dual-use piece for bags and leashes in your entryway, necklaces in your bedroom or closet, or hand towels in your bathroom.
A Mailbox With Tons of Space for Packages and Mail
Photo by Adoorn
This newly introduced non-locking mailbox is a modern, sleek version of the more generic versions you’re probably used to. It’s made to withstand the elements and is much larger than the standard size, making it perfect for packages as well as mail. Plus, right now it’s on sale for under $100!
A Seed Library With 32 Types of Flowers
Photo by Uncommon Goods
Dreaming of a cutting garden this summer? Make your dream come true with this collection of flowering seeds. With 32 types of flowers included, you’ll be able to grow a huge variety of flowers for bouquets all season long.
Eco-Friendly Flavored Straws
Photo by Corn Next
These naturally degradable corn straws are flavored to help folks who aren’t huge water fans with a little burst of flavor. They come in a variety of fruit flavors (blueberry, lime, orange, and strawberry), as well as a non-flavored option. A pack of 50 is under $9!
