St. Louis summers can be brutally hot! A patio umbrella is just what you need for a reprieve from the sweltering sun.

Move your dinner parties outside this summer! Pair the perfect table accessories and assorted dinnerware for a successful alfresco soirée.

Assorted green votive holders with greenery, available at Blue Dahlia Designs.

Green and gray assorted tableware with silverware, available at Williams Sonoma.

Assorted green plates in leaf pattern, available at Gifted Gardener.

“Meyer Lemon” tablecloth, available at Williams Sonoma.

“Lemon Pucker” flower arrangement, available at Rusted Chandelier.

Cutting board, available at Home Goods.

1. One of a kind birdhouse handmade in IL by Scott McDowell, available at Gifted Gardener. 2. Brass lantern, available at Gifted Gardener. 3. Galvanized stand, available at Fleur de Chic. 4. Plastic-free plant line, No Pot, No Problem plants, available at Maypop Garden and Coffee Shop. 5. Colorful ceramic pot with flower print, available at Sugarcreek Gardens. 6. Dewit gardening tools, available at Frisella Nursery. 7. Navy striped outdoor rug, available at Amini's.