We’re ushering in the final weeks of summer with a fresh collection of FINDS from all over the South. From transitional wardrobe pieces and outdoor accessories to party-ready home goods, this list is filled with treasures from Southern retailers we love.

HOME & GARDEN

Floral frog vase

Lowkey design, unlimited style. We love the ease of a floral frog vase to show off your blooms without the time or skill of complicating arranging. These are water-tight with enough weight to counterbalance any arrangement — be it a few stems or a sprawling masterpiece. Each piece is hand-thrown on a potter’s wheel and features 22-karat gold inlay accents. Pick your favorite for $48 at Petrichor + Gold.

Two small ceramic vases—true FINDS—filled with white daisies, eucalyptus leaves, and rosemary sprigs are displayed on a wooden surface and a stack of books against a white paneled wall.Pin
Floral frog vase, $48, at Petrichor + Gold | Image: Petrichor + Gold

Lantern

With the versatility of a woven basket, this large rattan lantern adds a natural, handmade look to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Hang it outside with your favorite electric votives, line the porch stairs, or fill it with florals and greenery to display in any indoor corner. It comes with a glass insert for $108 at The Paris Market.

A lit candle in a glass holder, one of our favorite FINDS, is placed inside a hanging woven bamboo lantern outdoors at dusk.Pin
Lantern, $108, at The Paris Market | Image: The Paris Market

Bench

Homesoule in Jackson, TN, is a 12,000-square-foot home furnishings haven, and we fell in love with this unique find on a recent visit. This stunningly crafted bench is a whimsy of wooden branches and is big enough for a gaggle of friends to enjoy some time al fresco. It’s $5,095 at Homesoule.

A sculptural outdoor bench with a tree-branch design stands between two large planters with succulents, a highlight among southern finds August collections, positioned on a paved surface in front of patio furniture.Pin
Bench, $5,095, at Homesoule | Image: Liza Graves

Tray

No one does statement home curios like Tart by Taylor. Her large “Outlaw” tray features a bold striped cowboy painted by artist Emma Katherine. It measures 13.5 inches by 11 inches and is perfect for adding some pizzazz to an ottoman, countertop, or tablescape. Handmade of acrylic in Dallas, you can shop this for $140 at Tart by Taylor.

A tray with painted cowboy hats, two beer bottles, coasters, a beige hat, books, horseshoes, beads, and other Western FINDS sits on a cowhide surface.Pin
Tray, $140, at Tart by Taylor | Image: Tart by Taylor

Mini brie baker

Is there any better app than gooey baked brie with delicious accouterments like nuts, honey, and fruits? This pretty stoneware brie baker lets you easily transfer your cheese from oven to table while it’s piping hot. It’s perfectly sized for your favorite wheel, and complete with a wooden spreader. Choose from white or stone for $28 at Adelina Social Goods.

Two ceramic brie bakers with lids—true entertaining FINDS—sit on a wooden board, surrounded by olives, raisins, brown sugar, a round of brie cheese, and a fruit topping.Pin
Mini brie baker, $28, at Adelina Social Goods | Image: Adelina Social Goods

Striped beach blanket

Stake out your spot in the sand, on the deck, or by the pool with this giant beach towel. It acts more like a blanket and channels some serious Nancy Meyers beach-cottage chic vibes. It’s 60 by 80 inches and won’t shrink, pill, or fuzz in the washer/dryer. Shop this for $160 at The Horeshoe Crab.

A woman in a blue and white striped swimsuit and straw hat smiles while holding up one of her latest FINDS—a matching striped towel—under a beach umbrella.Pin
Striped beach blanket, $160, at The Horeshoe Crab | Image: The Horeshoe Crab

DESK

Notecards

How fabulously end-of-summer are these clever notecards designed by Charleston artist Sarah Schools? They’re made with sustainable materials, printed on recycled paper, and packaged in a recycled plastic box. The set comes with eight die-cut wavy cards with matching blue envelopes for $28 at Sarah Schools.

A blue envelope and a wavy-edged card featuring FINDS: small illustrations of people swimming and relaxing around the border. The card has a blank white center.Pin
Notecards, $28, at Sarah Schools | Image: Sarah Schools

‘Letters from Camp’ kit

With this charming stationery set, campers will be more eager to write home and to friends. It includes five fold-over cards with playful prompts, two postcards, and a sheet of stickers to seal every note. The box is $30 at Celadon.

A fun FINDS stationery set titled “Letters from Camp,” featuring camp-inspired illustrations like a canoe, tent, and sports equipment on the cover.Pin
‘Letter from Camp’ kit, $30, at Celadon | Image: Celadon

ACCESSORIES

Mini tote bag

The mini Tropez tote from Lorna Murray (famous for her fabulous accordion sun hats) is playful and polished. It’s roomy enough for your essentials but compact enough to carry everywhere. It features a fabric drawstring interior, two handles with a wide opening at the top, and a flat bottom. The Lake Como color scheme is apropos well beyond summer. This is $245 at Goldbug.

Two woven tote bags with light blue handles and plaid patterns in shades of brown, beige, and white—stylish FINDS displayed against a white background.Pin
Mini tote bag, $245, at Goldbug | Image: Goldbug

Rattan headband

Easy, breezy, and just $12 — these rattan headbands are your go-to summer hair fix. Lightweight and textured, they add a polished touch to pool days, errands, or breezy dinners al fresco. They come in three neutral colors for $12 each at Hermosa.

A hand holds three woven rattan handles in brown, beige, and tan colors—stylish FINDS against a plain white background.Pin
Headbands, $12 each, at Hermosa | Image: Hermosa

Statement earrings

These statement earrings are artfully mismatched with 15 hand-selected vintage charms — cameos, intaglios, coins, and colored glass — that catch the light and turn heads. Flash‑plated in antiqued gold over brass and designed in Savannah, they feel deeply personal and endlessly wearable. This Love Luxe-inspired FIND is $298 at Fallen Aristocrat.

Asymmetrical gold earrings with various FINDS, including cameos, gemstones, a pearl, star, crescent moon, and fruit. Each earring features a unique combination of decorative elements.Pin
Earrings, $298, at Fallen Aristocrat | Image: Fallen Aristocrat

Scarf necklace

Part scarf, part charm necklace, this piece brings instant summer joy. Wrapped in nautical blue stripes (though there are many more to pick from!) and adorned with golden sea creatures and real shells, it’s playful, lightweight, and unique. It comes with five nautical charms, but you can easily add, remove, and space them out until your heart’s — and scarf’s — content. This is $55 at Fox & Hen.

A blue and white striped scarf tied in a knot, adorned with gold and seashell charms shaped like a fish, a shell, a seahorse, and a spiral shell—perfect for showcasing your coastal FINDS.Pin
Scarf necklace, $55, at Fox & Hen | Image: Fox & Hen

BATH & BEAUTY

Contour stick

An excellent creamy, blendable contour stick has so many fabulous uses. Swipe it on lips and eyelids, too! 1999’s lightweight formula is designed to work across different skin textures and tones and won’t settle into pores or fine lines. It comes in two tones — tea and kave — for $34 at Keep Shop.

A black cream contour stick with the cap removed, displaying the brown makeup product. The cap lies beside it, labeled "Nineteen Ninety Nine.Pin
Contour Stick, $34, at Keep Shop | Image: Keep Shop

Kimono robe

We love to feel cozy and a little glam, whether we’re getting ready for a night out or having a slow morning. This funky kimono robe, woven from 100% long-staple Turkish cotton and finished with delicate handwork, has a relaxed one-size fit and a snug waist tie. It’s available in three great colors for $149 at The Loomia.

A person in a blue robe with eye patterns stands barefoot in front of a red door, covering their face with their hands. On either side of the door, one FINDS two red flower pots.Pin
Kimono robe, $149, at The Loomia | Image: The Loomia

Mermaid candle

This Mississippi candle maker’s “Mermaid” blend evokes oceanic notes, like hints of salty sea spray and coastal florals. The makers are all about nostalgic scents that bring you back to core childhood memories. The soy candle in a glass jar is $24 at Blackjack Wax Co.

A brown glass jar labeled "Blackjack Wax Co. No. 05 Mermaid" sits on a rustic wooden surface beside two seashells, echoing the charm of seaside FINDS.Pin
Mermaid candle, $24, at Blackjack Wax Co. | Image: Blackjack Wax Co.

Cheers to a fresh month and fresh FINDS!

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Zoe is a StyleBlueprint staff writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant of eleven years. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.