Guest Picks: A Stylish Small Cottage

Make an al fresco supper a special one with a pretty striped tablecloth in easy-care linen. Add a pitcher of wildflowers and suddenly hamburgers become an occasion!

Freestyle, a lovely print from an original oil painting by artist Samantha French, would be a perfect gift for someone who's just bought a lakeside cottage — a promise of many happy summer days to come spent in and around the water.

Many people are extending the enjoyment of their cottages into the cooler months of fall and beyond. This chic wood rack by Andre Gilli is an elegant alternative to the usual loose stack of wood by the cottage stove, and turns a storage necessity into a work of art.

Not only does this melamine plate add color to the menu, but peace of mind as well — no need to worry if it slides off the dock into the lake.

When dusk falls, a beautiful lantern will add a warm and cozy glow indoors as you relax and listen to the loons call across the lake.

These beautiful handmade patio chairs of solid walnut, northern white cedar and stainless steel not only have an elegant mid-century modern vibe, but they don't mind being left out in the rain once in a while, either.

This great looking salad bowl is clever too: the servers are integrated into the bowl, perfect for storage in tiny cottage kitchens.

The design of the Larch Blanket by Unison is reminiscent of tree shadows on a summer afternoon, but is lovely and cozy on cool nights too.

This delicate print from Miles of Light evokes sunny afternoon walks in the woods, collecting interesting leaves and other natural objects for little souvenirs of summer at the cottage.

The stylish Dr. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet not only has great lines, but great practicality too; made from modified polypropylene, it's just as comfortable outdoors as it is inside. A wide range of colors means you can mix and match your look as well.

I just love the retro modern design of this flashlight. And thanks to its clever hand-powered design, no batteries are needed, making it ideal for cottage use.

This cheerful yellow vintage ice bucket (with the great style details of a lucite handle and lid) would make chilled drinks on the dock extra chic.

Add a little atmosphere to a cottage supper with this pair of handcrafted taper candle holders made from reclaimed Maine white birch wood. They're pretty and reflective of the surrounding woodland.

Keep your stock of band-aids, sunblock, bug repellent and other cottage necessities stylishly stored in this retro-inspired Red Cross medicine box.

This little pair of vintage teak atomic boomerang shaped dishes would add warm Scandinavian style to a serving of nuts, olives or sweets at the table or on the dock.

Serve drinks on the dock with cheerful retro style using this great vintage Coleman jug cooler. It's fun and practical too.

With its wide base, this stylish table is a great choice for a cottage lot with uneven ground — and the removable table top can be used as a serving tray if the party moves indoors. It's also UV-stabilized and fade-resistant, so if you leave it outside once in a while there's no need to worry.

When the weather turns a little too cool for swimming, toss on a sweater and break out the bocce ball set! This beautiful version is as decorative as it is fun — it'll look great in the living room, waiting for the next game.

Add some cheerful geometric color to morning coffee on the dock with one of these Triangle mugs. They're available individually or as a set of four.

Being at the cottage means you never want to go inside, and that includes eating. This compact and elegant fire bowl allows you to barbecue quickly and easily — always good when everyone is hungry from a day on the water.

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