17 Southern FINDS for a Summer Refresh: Father’s Day, Fashion & More
Porch-perfect home FINDS, chic summer wardrobe essentials, and Father’s Day gifts he’ll actually want: these Southern picks are bringing a stylish start to summer.
Consider June officially stocked with all your summer essentials. Warm-weather fashion, smart home finds, thoughtful Father’s Day gifts, and buzzy new reads make this month’s Southern FINDS a one-stop shop for kicking off the season in style!
CLOTHING
Striped midi dress
Consider this the dress equivalent of a summer vacation. Made of breezy cotton, with hand-embroidered detailing and pockets, it’s great for getaways or garden parties closer to home. Find it for $395 at Mi Golondrina.
Fringe top
This fringe shirt is anything but rodeo cliché. Finished with floral embroidery, it brings a little Western flair to everything from lived-in denim to a maxi skirt. Get it for $70 at Boem.
SHOES & ACCESSORIES
Raffia sandals
The next comeback trend on deck is the gladiator sandal, and this raffia version is a stylish upgrade on the original. Pair them with everything from linen dresses to denim cutoffs. Find this iteration for $119 at Hemline.
Customizable mini tote
A summer tote is nice; one with your name on it is even better. These woven custom mini bags add a personal touch to a fun-sized carryall that’s practical, sophisticated, and gift-worthy. Shop it for $68 at Ellis Hill.
Turquoise earrings
These sculptural, moon-shaped earrings with semi-precious turquoise accents are a little beachy, a little Western, and incredibly chic. Find this pair for $148 at Kat + Noelle.
Statement bolo
With hand-knotted detailing and an orchid centerpiece, this bolo adds an artful, colorful punch to the simplest white tee or sundress. Find it for $86 at Rahya Jewelry.
BEAUTY
Illuminating moisturizer
Like a spa day in a jar, this award-winning moisturizing whip blends weightless hydration, a slight shimmer, and a soft scent into a cloud-like body mousse that leaves skin silky, glowy, and summer-ready. Shop it for $60 at Farmhouse Fresh.
BOOKS
Ann Patchett’s latest release
Tender, reflective, and quietly devastating, Whistler finds Ann Patchett once again doing what she does best: turning ordinary moments and complicated relationships into something unforgettable. Through a chance reunion between a woman and her former stepfather, the novel explores memory, love, and the small decisions that echo across a lifetime. Grab a copy for $30 at Parnassus Books.
Gardening coffee table book
Newly released Flowering Outdoors is the kind of coffee table book that earns a permanent place in your living room. Written by FLOWER Magazine founder Margot Shaw, it blends beautiful gardens, gracious hosting ideas, and floral design wisdom from some of the South’s most stylish tastemakers. Find it for $50 at Ann Mashburn.
HOME & DESK
Glasses case
This might be the most unexpectedly genius desk accessory of the season. This weighted holder keeps glasses, sunglasses, pens, and other everyday essentials upright on a nightstand, desk, or entry table. You can even use them in your car’s cup holder! Grab yours for $26 at Splash on Main.
Crowd-favorite candle
If clean, fresh, and expensive had a signature scent, this would be it. This best-selling bamboo fragrance in a limited-edition vessel layers white florals, lush greens, and sparkling citrus into a candle that instantly makes a room feel brighter and more elegant — then doubles as a makeup brush holder once the wax is gone. Shop the eight-ounce size for $52.95 at The Buttercup.
Playful tray
Every well-styled home needs a tray that can do a little bit of everything, and this octagonal beauty fits the bill. Whether corralling perfume bottles on a vanity, serving cocktails, or anchoring a coffee table vignette, it proves that the smallest details often make the biggest impact. Purchase it for $44.50 at Finch.
FATHER’S DAY
Grilling spices
For the dad who treats grilling like a competitive sport, this grill-and-roast collection takes the guesswork out of summer cookouts with a lineup of smoky, sweet, tangy, and herb-packed rubs. Find it for $21.99 at Spicewalla.
Cast-iron skillet
As much a future heirloom as a gift, this skillet brings old-school craftsmanship and serious cooking power to everything from smashburgers to skillet cornbread. Its signature polished interior develops a naturally nonstick surface over time, making it the kind of kitchen workhorse that only gets better with age. Find it for $220 at Smithey.
Lightweight shirt
Equally at home as a fishing shirt and a summer uniform, this Birmingham-designed shirt is built for long days outdoors with lightweight, quick-drying fabric and UPF 30+ sun protection. It’s polished enough for dinner on the patio, but rugged enough to earn its keep on the water. It’s available for $120 at Tom Beckbe.
Hand-crafted belt
Part belt, part conversation starter, this handsome accessory elevates everyday dressing with hand-laid pheasant feather inlays and rich leather craftsmanship. It’s $195 at Brackish.
Roper boot
A good pair of cowboy boots should feel like they’ve been in the family for years, and these deliver that timeless appeal from day one. Designed in Mississippi and crafted from rich full-grain leather in a classic roper silhouette, it’s the kind of wear-anywhere boot that looks (and works) just as well at a summer concert as it does on the ranch. Pick up a pair for $375 at Double B Boot Co.
Here’s to summer shopping!
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Anne Marie Hanna
An Ole Miss alum residing in Nashville, Anne Marie is passionate about telling the stories shaping the South. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her on a porch with a coffee and a good book, gardening, listening to music, or enjoying time with friends and family.