Must-Reads: Phaidon's New Release & Three Lovely Small Hotels

Every Monday, we corral five links from around the web worthy of sharing. On tap for today: outdoor entertaining essentials for summer, a recipe for frozen mango margaritas, three US hotels with top-notch design, a dessert salon in Hong Kong that looks straight out of Willy Wonka and a sneak peek at Phaidon's next release, Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century. 

INTERIORS FROM A TO Z.

The first ever Phaidon publication devoted entirely to interiors debuts this Wednesday. Spaces by design professionals mingle with style icons to create an encyclopedia of inspiring rooms. Sneak a peek here to see Karl Lagerfeld's Rome apartment, Coco Chanel's salon and more. Pre-order your beautiful copy here. {image via Phaidon}

CHECKING IN.

These three hotels are sheer delights. All boutique in size, two are housed in buildings that once had an entirely different purpose than lodging quarters. In New Orleans, Hotel Peter & Paul (appropriately named) was once a stately Catholic church and now hosts over 60 gorgeous room and the esteemed Elysian Bar. The other two are California dreams, and we wouldn't blame you for booking both. {image via hotel peter & paul}

MANGO MARGS ON DECK.

What's on the drink menu this Memorial Day weekend? As warmer weather starts seeping into us here in the South, we're having visions of sipping on this frozen mango margarita. Snag the recipe by Marcia Smart of Smart in the Kitchen here. {image via Smart in the Kitchen}

DESSERT DESIGN.

This colorful, confectionery delight of a space is designed precisely for its purpose as a dessert bar. Diner vibes with contemporary lines, this salon serves up sweet treats concocted in the imaginative lab. {image via wallpaper}

OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS.

The first long weekend welcoming summer may have snuck up on you, but it's not too late to stock up on a few essentials to ensure a significant portion of your summer is enjoyed outside. See these picks for inspiration to bring the party to the backyard. {image via food52}