return to the press main page   "What's In What's Out for Summer Lunch" date: June 1, 2006 by: Nadine Rubin The latest warm-weather entertaining ideas Old-Fashioned Flowers "It's Grey Gardens meets 'AngloMania' meets Henry James meets Hudson Valley Wasp chic," says florist Lewis Miller of his heady bouquet of garden flowers in an etched-brass Indian lassi cup. OUT Exotic arrangements of colorful orchids and elephant ears-for now. Homestyle Gift When you visit friends, don't forget to take along a sweet treat to say thank you. The Little Flower Candy Co. makes wonderful French-style caramels and fla-vored marshmallows. Little Flower Candy Co. sea-salt caramels, $13 for ˝ lb. http://www.littleflowercandyco.com Gnomes Go Home The garden is no longer the onlyplace for gnomes. "Kuchengnomen," as they're called, are said to brighten the spirit of your house-hold. Either way, they're a kitsch-cool alternative to candles. McKay Duncan for Cake Décor chrome gnomes, $34 a pair. http://www.sfmoma.org. Vintage-Inspired Pieces This glass pastry stand is a sculptural addition to any table. Place a red apple in it for country color. OUT Frilly cake stands-they're much too fussy. Vagabond Vintage Furnishings pastry stand, $86. Providence Antiques, Atlanta; 404-872-7551. Two Girls in Avignon guest towels, $56-$60. Dovecote, Westport, CT; 203-222-7500. Antique Linens Jamie Hoemann and Brooke Crew search flea markets in Paris and Provence for one-of-a-kind items like these guest towels. Put one in your bathroom for in-stant charm.