Let’s picnic, shall we?

Picnicking is delightful in summer as the heat seeps in, the smells of lilacs and jasmine permeate the air, and the sound of ice pushing against the inside of the glass calls to us like a pied piper. This “Fashion Report” is an homage to the sweet zest of outdoor sophistication. Picnic baskets and gourmet goodies that look and taste delicious! I mean, whoever thought picnics had to be dull clearly haven’t explored all of the possibilities!

Part 1.

PICNIC BASKETS

Below is a look at some of the most chic and unique picnic baskets:

picnic basket | black & white lining

$125.00

Summer Leaves 4-person picnic basket

£69.99, Lakeland

More ideas, try dressing up a large tin!

Optima Blyton picnic tin

£59.95

Katharine Pooley Picnic HAMPERS

$3,000 USD

Picnic at Ascot Surrey Picnic Basket for Two with Coffee

$119.45

Part 2.

My Favorite Gourmet Spots in LOS ANGELES

Below is a list of my favorite Cheese + Gourmet Sweet Shops around town

LOS ANGELES: The CHEESE Store | Olive & Thyme | Vosgues Chocolat | SweetSalt Food

Part 3.

RECIPE IDEAS

FIND the BEST Picnic Recipes (Click on the images)

“We poured the lemonade that we did not drink immediately into these lemon cups and topped them with fresh violets, set them into the freezer and later in the day we had lemon ice picnic style in the yard. It’s a favorite treat for the kids and for mama too after a day of working in the garden!”

 Part 4.

PICNIC in your own BACKYARD!

Why not get dressed up and picnic in your own backyard?! Our kiddos love a little one-on-one time and love us even more when we act silly so – if you are in the mood for a little elegant adventure, why not tap into your inner child, grab your kids and create a #Wonderland picnic. Marshmallows, teas, cookies, tea sandwiches using food coloring wherever possible. It is a good excuse to bake some cookies and dust off the “child inside” and have some fun. You can even make paper lanterns using construction paper and pipe cleaners. Get creative, wander the backyard and search for fresh flowers, interesting herbs and really indulge in a bit of fairy tale-like magic.

Part 5.

FIVE Favorite Picnic Spots around the US

CHICAGO: Millennium Park

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood Bowl, El Matador State Beach, Crystal Cove

SEATTLE: Green Lake

AUSTIN: Austin River Walk

Northern CALIFORNIA: Marin French Cheese Shop

NEW YORK: Bryant Park