Our Summer Picks Are Here — And They're Good
Summer in the desert is its own kind of season. The days are long and bright and hot in a way that demands you lean into it — cold drinks, good food, the right outfit, something worth doing when the sun goes down. We put together our Summer Picks collection with exactly that in mind. Everything in it was hand-selected for the season, and all of it is available in store and online.
Here's what made the cut.
Wear It
The Raven Solid Convertible Maxi Dress / Skirt at $128 is the summer piece that does double duty — wear it as a dress, style it as a skirt, layer it differently every time. Lightweight, effortless, and exactly right for a desert summer evening or a day at the market.
The free-est Farrah Crop at $98 and the free-est Jamie Tri Kini at $98 are from Free People's free-est swim and active line — the kind of pieces that look as good on the trail as they do poolside. The free-est Tess Hi Rise Bottom at $108 rounds out the swim set.
The Joshua Tree Bandeau Top at $36 is a JTTP original — simple, desert-inspired, and the right kind of casual for a summer in Joshua Tree. Pair it with anything.
The JTTP Originals Joshua Tree Embroidered Hat at $38 in olive is the summer hat. Wear it everywhere.
Protect Yourself
The Vacation Classic SPF 50 at $18.50 is the sunscreen that actually smells good — a retro, tropical scent that makes putting on SPF feel like the start of something good. The Vacation Chardonnay Oil SPF 30 at $22 and the Vacation Instant Vacation Bronzing Lotion SPF 30 at $24 round out the sun care lineup. The Vacation Chardonnay Lip Oil SPF 30 at $16 is the finishing touch — lip protection that tastes like summer.
The desert sun is real. These make dealing with it enjoyable.
Carry It
The JTTP Tote Bag at $25 is the bag the summer calls for — roomy, sturdy, and ready for a market morning, a hike, a beach day, or a picnic in the boulders. The JTTP Tumbler at $12 keeps your drink cold through a full desert afternoon. Both are JTTP Originals and both are built for exactly this season.
Eat and Drink Well
The summer entertaining section of this collection is genuinely good. The Bruschetta Mix Original and Bruschetta Mix with Olive, both at $16.50, are the kind of pantry addition that makes any gathering feel considered — mix with olive oil, pile on bread, done. The Olive & Feta Mix at $12.95 and the Truffle Honey at $19.50 are in the same spirit — elevated, easy, the kind of thing you pull out when people come over and immediately get compliments on.
The Spaghetti Della Mamma at $12 is the weeknight dinner upgrade you didn't know you needed. Real pasta, worth cooking.
Entertain Outside
For backyard dinners, desert picnics, and any gathering where the outdoors is the setting — this collection delivers. The Striped Picnic Blanket at $65 is the one you bring everywhere and never put away. The Joshua Tree Charcuterie Board in Dark Walnut at $120 from Cliffies Woodworking is a locally made piece that anchors any spread and looks the part in every setting. The Grey Marble Board with Handle at $42 is the sleeker option — clean, modern, equally functional.
The Natural BBQ Tools Book Box and BBQ Tools Book Box, both at $42.70, make the perfect set for whoever's running the grill this summer. The Cast Iron Meat Press at $36 is the serious add-on for the serious griller. And the Horn Bottle Opener at $20 is the kind of small, satisfying detail that makes every bottle feel like an occasion.
For the drinks themselves — the Charcoal & White Old Fashioned Resin Glass at $12.50 and The Good Shit Old Fashioned Glass at $18 are the vessels summer cocktails deserve. The Water Decanter Bottle + Glass Set at $48 is for the table that takes hydration seriously.
The Full Summer Collection is Live
Everything above is available at jttradingpost.com and in store at 61716 Twentynine Palms Hwy. Free shipping on orders over $75, 2-3 day priority shipping on all orders, and 30-day hassle-free returns. Open seven days a week — weekdays noon to 5, weekends 8 to 5.
Summer in the desert is short and specific. Make it count.
