Late summer is a magical limbo: milder weather, less chance of frizzy hair, and, though most of our back-to-school days are finally behind us, that inner knowing of new. It’s the honorary new year. And while our eyes might already be wandering toward fall, there’s no reason to rush through the last stretch of actually enjoyable alfresco air.
The trick is to slowly, gently ease your patio into cozy season. No need to dive off the deep end and swaddle the setup in unnecessary accessories; like a perfectly lightweight cashmere at the beach, you want just enough to acknowledge that September is coming.
