the buzz
Some Like It Hot
Whether at home or the beach,
these cool picks will make your summer sizzle.
Look Ma, No Training Wheels!
Color Surge
Europeans have been on to balance bikes for decades. Durable,
affordable and ingenious, the birchwood PLIM Swiss Roadie Runner
style expert Sonya Cosentini. "And the right accesso-
helps kids as young as 2 learn to ride a two-wheeler without ever tee-
ries can turn a simple swimsuft into chic, casual attire."
tering on training wheels. And thanks to Sylvan Lake—based RunBikes
Like the merchandiser's rainbow beach bag, towel,
pillow and mat set ($24.99). Espadrilles: $24.99.
"Summer fashion is all about color!" says T.J. Maxx
.com (the exclusive Roadie Runner carrier), one Platinum reader can win
a Roadie Runner! (See "Platinum Giveaway" on page B3 for details.)
$69.99. (800) 916-8486; runbikes.com
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Rain or Shine
Refresh
Known for standing up to weather and
Offer guests cool drinks from Roost's
chlorine, Sunbrella fabrics has teamed up
blown-glass beverage servers finished with
with Lands' End to create piped out-
a brushed-stainless-steel base, spigots and
door cushions in a rainbow of gor-
handle. Available in 1 1/4 gallon ($249) and 21/2
geous colors, and just as many sizes and
gallon ($299). Casual Concepts, Rochester.
shapes (chair cushions shown). $40-$195.
(248) 652-1080; casualconceptsinc.com
(800) 345-3696; landsend.com
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— L. K