Photos courtesy of respective businesses.
<h6>Photos courtesy of respective businesses.</h6>
<h4>Decorative ideas, foodie favorites and outdoor finds inspired by the garden to make your Brandywine Valley home feel like spring.</h4>
<p>The Hunt<i> recommendations are objective, unbiased, and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.</i></p>
<div style="width: 1025px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/Today_Media/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2024_a003_001.jpg" alt="Solo Stove Mesa torches" width="1015" height="1015"><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy Solo Stove</p></div>
<p>Adjustable-height <strong>Solo Stove Mesa torches</strong> produce an extra-large flame with a five-hour burn time. <em>Three for $199. Available at Angerstein’s, 315 New Road, Wilmington, (302) 996-3500, <a href="http://solostove.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">solostove.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 1114px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/Today_Media/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2024_a003_002.jpg" alt="indoor-outdoor pillows" width="1104" height="1120"><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of Homesense</p></div>
<p>Cozy up your patio with a mix of patterned and solid <strong>indoor-outdoor pillows</strong>. <em>$25-$40. Available at Homesense, 107 Swedesford Road, Exton, (610) 363-6925; 3050 Fashion Center Blvd., Newark, (302) 737-6740; <a href="http://homesense.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">homesense.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 1142px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/Today_Media/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2024_a003_003.jpg" alt="garden dining" width="1132" height="1132"><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of Terrain</p></div>
<p>Create a solar-powered glow with a collection of <strong>geometric lace lanterns</strong>. <em>Starting at $52. Available at Terrain, 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, (610) 459-2400, <a href="http://shopterrain.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shopterrain.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 838px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/Today_Media/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2024_a003_004.jpg" alt="soy wax dough bowl candles" width="828" height="599"><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.</p></div>
<p>Hand-poured <strong>soy wax dough bowl candles</strong> burn for 30 hours. <em>$40. Available at <a href="http://magnoliasoapandbath.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">magnoliasoapandbath.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 530px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/Today_Media/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2024_a003_005.jpg" alt="tray" width="520" height="488"><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of Kurtz Collection</p></div>
<p>This nature-inspired entertaining <strong>tray</strong> blends white, navy and metallic motifs and is circled in bamboo. <em>$181. Available at Kurtz Collection, 529 Glen Eagle Square, Glen Mills, (484) 800-4557; 1010 N. Union St., Wilmington, (302) 654-0442; <a href="http://kurtzcollection.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kurtzcollection.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/Today_Media/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2024_a003_006.jpg" alt="The Cottage Garden" width="584" height="872"><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo</p></div>
<p>Lavishly illustrated, <strong><em>The Cottage Garden</em></strong> by Danish celebrity green thumb <strong>Claus Dalby</strong> draws inspiration from an array of gardeners and landscape designers, from Vita Sackville-West to modern-day enthusiasts. <em>$40. Available at your favorite local bookstore or on <a href="https://amzn.to/497BweJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>. ;</em></p>
<div style="width: 820px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/TODAY_MEDIA/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2023_a003_001.jpg" alt="thermometer for testing guests food" width="810" height="268"><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of The MeatStick</p></div>
<p>No worries about undercooking or burning proteins as you grill, smoke, sous-vide or fry foods with the <strong>MeatStick</strong>, a wireless <strong>thermometer</strong> you monitor on your phone. <em>Starting at $70. Available at <a href="http://themeatstick.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">themeatstick.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/TODAY_MEDIA/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2023_a003_002.jpg" alt="spring drinks" width="440" height="1711"><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of G4 Tequila</p></div>
<p><strong>G4 tequila</strong> is a premium blanco that features a 50/50 mix of collected rainwater and spring water for a clean taste with floral and agave notes. <em>Available at Kreston Wine &; Spirits, Wilmington and <a href="http://g4tequilas.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">g4tequilas.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 906px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/TODAY_MEDIA/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2023_a003_003.jpg" alt="meats for spring entertaining" width="896" height="1415"><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of Porter Road</p></div>
<p>Treat your guests to pasture-raised <strong>Porter Road meats</strong>, hand-cut and delivered to your door. <em>$128 for a box of two dry-aged steaks, two pork chops, two pounds of dry-aged ground beef, one pound of bacon, one pound of country sausage and one pound of chorizo. Available at <a href="http://porterroad.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">porterroad.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 669px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/TODAY_MEDIA/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2023_a003_004.jpg" alt="food tray for guests" width="659" height="606"><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of Corico</p></div>
<p>Be the master of presentation with the <strong>Corico cherry bowl</strong>, a two-part serving piece that includes a funnel to discretely dispose of cherry pits, olive pits and shrimp tails. <em>$45. Available at <a href="https://corico.com/products/the-cherry-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">corico.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 868px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/TODAY_MEDIA/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2023_a003_005.jpg" alt="spring candle" width="858" height="605"><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of Yankee Candle</p></div>
<p> ;<strong>Yankee Candle’s Twilight Tunes</strong> is scented with cardamon, aquamarine and woody notes to conjure images of a music festival at night. <em>Regularly </em><em>$34, on sale for $15. Available at <a href="https://www.yankeecandle.com/yankee-candle/candles/signature-candles/signature-large-tumbler-candles/twilight-tunes/ORCL_1728868.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yankeecandle.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 990px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/TODAY_MEDIA/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2023_a003_006.jpg" alt="coffee maker" width="980" height="850"><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of Mr. Coffee</p></div>
<p>With the <strong>Mr. Coffee 4-in-1 Latte Lux</strong>, you can serve lattes, iced coffees, cappuccino and even espresso martinis. <em>Find where to buy</em><em> ;at <a href="https://www.mrcoffee.com/specialty-brewers/specialty-coffee-makers/mr.-coffee-4-in-1-single-serve-latte-lux-iced-and-hot-coffee-maker/SAP_2154962.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mrcoffee.com</a></em>.</p>
<div style="width: 690px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://prismrss.s3.amazonaws.com/TODAY_MEDIA/THUNT/img/thunt_feb_2023_a003_007.jpg" alt="bread for hosting guests" width="680" height="544"><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo courtesy of La Brea Bakery</p></div>
<p> ;<strong>La Brea Bakery take-and-bake rolls and breads</strong> are a fragrant launch pad for tailgating, entertaining picnics and dinner parties. <em>Prices vary. Available at Wegmans and <a href="http://labreabakery.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">labreabakery.com</a></em>.</p>
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