Gamut scarves or Origo patterned tableware?

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Lightweight scarves are the perfect remedy for chilly summer nights. And of course, if those nights involve rolling around on the beach with your summah lovah, these evening essentials also happen to double as superb hickey-hiding getups. We spotted our favorites of the season in the form of these brightly colored Gamut scarves ($98) at Michelle Willey (8 Union Park Street, Boston, 617.424.6700). Made of a lightweight silk and cotton fabric, the generously sized scarves boast striking stripes that will add a controlled dose of color to your summer whites. And hey, if they happen to cover any "bug bites" on your neck, all the better.

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Now that you've considered adding a little color to your wardrobe, maybe your home, or more specifically your dining table, should experience a colorful wake-up call too? We suggest adding a few pieces of Origo patterned tableware ($10-$48) to your setting. Created by Alfredo Häberli for Iittala as an easy, everyday dishware design, this iconic pattern comprises multiple colors in an appealingly random arrangement of checks and stripes. Find 'em at Didriks (190 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, 617.354.5700).