Culture | May. 2026
THE BUZZ: MAY 2026
By Contributor
PATIO PERFECT
North Shore native Amy Kehoe of Nickey Kehoe Design draws on a deep appreciation for outdoor living with the NK Café Chair and NK Café Bench. Both pieces are inspired by a quintessential Portuguese terrace chair from the 1940s, featuring powder-coated stainless steel frames in Nickey Kehoe’s curated off-white, tomato red, or olive green. A modern silhouette and considered pitch make them equally at home over morning coffee or long summer evenings al fresco. nickeykehoe.com
WILD THING
For those ready to let the garden run a little wild, Cottage Gardens: Creating Year-round Beauty with Flowers, Herbs, Fruits, Edibles, and More by Kathryn Bradley-Hole (Rizzoli, April 2026) is a guide to the art of beautiful informality. Covering plant combinations, paths, and organic practices like composting and rain harvesting, it’s the perfect read for anyone dreaming of a lush, layered outdoor space. rizzoliusa.com
BRING THE OUTDOORS IN
Wilmette-based Betsy Jane Candles—hand-poured by founder Katy Khurana using all-natural soy wax and certified clean fragrance oils—has just the thing to refresh your outdoor space. The 2026 Summer Collection, now on sale at M on the Square, features three special-edition scents: Dad’s Tomato (tomato leaf, basil, petrichor), Golden (tangerine, sea salt, vanilla), and Patio (lemon, rosemary, sage). Light one and let the season of outdoor living begin. shopbetsyjane.com
