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Simple ideas to picnic in style this summer

July 17, 20226 min read Carol S. Everette

Here in London we’re in the thick of a heatwave and it feels like the height of summer is truly here. I just want to spend all my time outside, making the most of the weather before it flashes by in the blink of an eye. We live right next to a big park and as soon as I’ve picked up my daughter from nursery we head straight there to see through the evening until bedtime. It’s the perfect time, when the air is a little cooler and the golden light is casting a glow on the nature around us.

These are the moments I want to savour and celebrate. There’s something so lovely about taking an ordinary moment – a daily trip to the park for example – and elevating it. That’s what I’m all about; uplifting the everyday and making something special out of the simple.

Today I’m sharing a few simple ideas to picnic in style this summer. My idea of a beautiful picnic is this: grab a big basket bag, fill it with a nice blanket, a few cups and plates, a punnet of fresh fruit and perhaps a bottle of something cool. It’s easy to elevate your picnic with proper cutlery, linen napkins, real glasses and reusable plates. To me, if I can fit it in my basket, it’s fair game. You’ll find me trudging across the park with everything but the kitchen sink! But it’s worth it when you get to your favourite spot and create a stylish scene that you can share and enjoy.

Simple ideas to picnic in style - simple alfresco living - outdoor picnic with a natural linen tablecloth, proper cutlery and real plates

Here are my tips to help you picnic in style:

– Linen tablecloths make great picnic blankets in the summer when the ground is dry – they’re huge, easy to wash and lightweight enough to roll up in a bag

– You might use proper napkins for dinner at home, so why not bring them with you on a picnic

– Add comfort to your picnic set-up with a couple of cushions. Padded seat cushions are compact enough to carry yet comfy enough to perch on

– Ditch the plastic in favour of reusable alternatives – bamboo plates are light and durable, while glass containers with wooden lids are an upgrade on your standard tupperware

– Swap paper cups for reusable keep cups. Huskee cups are my favourite; they’re made of coffee husks discarded from coffee production – perfect for your morning brew but also ideal as unbreakable picnic cups

– Instead of foil or cling film, transport your favourite salads, pastries, quiches etc in linen bento bags, cotton drawstring bags or beeswax wraps. The process of unwrapping them will be a moment in itself

– If you have time to prep, you can make a picnic that will beat any supermarket dash for ready made meals. A really quick idea I like to do: get a ready made roll of puff pastry, spread it out on a baking sheet and after cooking on its own for 10 minutes, cover in whatever vegetables you have in your fridge. It makes the easiest tartlet. Tomatoes, thin slices of aubergine, mozzarella and red onion works well, as does asparagus, courgette and parmesan.

– Display your picnic food in lightweight enamelware or place cheeses or charcuterie on beautiful wooden boards. It really wasn’t too much added weight popping that little one in my bag

– Fill a vintage style glass bottle with cordial and sparkling water for a refreshing summer drink

– A small portable lamp helps create a cosy glow when the sun begins to set

– Have a look in your kitchen cupboards and bring proper plates, a bowl for fruit or tumbler glasses (French Duralex glasses are perfect because they’re pretty tough and hard wearing) – just because you’re outside of your home, doesn’t mean everything you use should be disposable or low quality. Treat the park as your back garden and bring a bit of your home style out with you

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I’ve picked a few simple pieces to help you get the look and picnic in style below, but you can also use what you’ve already got at home. I hope this post has given you some inspiration to elevate your picnic, take the inside out, and swap paper and plastic for things that will stand the test of time, picnic after picnic.

[Some of the links on this page are affiliate links where I earn a small commission on any potential sales, it does not change the price for you]

Bamboo Tupperware

Glass storage containers, £35, La Redoute *aff

Practical glass containers with a bamboo lid, set of three

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Striped beach towel, H&M

Striped linen beach towel, £19.99, H&M Home *aff

Striped beach towel in a linen and cotton weave with fringe trims

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Portable lamp, Tea and Kate

Portable lamp, £89, Tea and Kate

A compact, portable and robust LED-based lamp that can go anywhere with you

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Striped seat cushion

Striped cotton cushion, £6.99, H&M Home *aff

Seat cushion in a striped cotton weave

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Linen bento bags, Object Story

Linen bento bags, £38.50, Object Story

Set of two bento bags prewashed for softness, inspired by the Japanese tradition of wrapping with cloth

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Picnic basket, Trouva

Picnic basket, £36, Trouva *aff

Woven from seagrass this basket is large enough to store snacks, plates and even a bottle of fizz

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Linen napkins, La Redoute

Washed linen napkins, £21, La Redoute *aff

Set of four washed linen napkins with a black border

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Striped linen napkins

Striped linen napkin, £8, Heal’s

Made using sustainably sourced linen and beautifully finished with hand-sewn borders

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Picnic basket, Trouva

Picnic basket, £142.49, Trouva *aff

A compact picnic blanket woven from willow wood, complete with plates and eco-friendly cups, stainless steel cutlery and a bottle opener

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Ferm Living picnic blanket

Ferm Living picnic blanket, £105, Trouva *aff

With its practical cotton strap, this 100% organic cotton blanket can easily be rolled up and carried to the park or beach

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linen tablecloth, H&M Home

Linen blend tablecloth, £17.99, H&M Home *aff

A simple tablecloth made of organic cotton and linen

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Huskee cup, Object Story

Huskee cup, £14, Object Story

A reusable cup made of husks leftover from the production of coffee

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Turtle bags string bag

String Turtle bag, £6.75, &Keep

Organic cotton bags that can hold up to 40kg – that’s a lot of picnic produce!

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seat cushion, Arket

Seat cushion, £19, Arket *aff

Add comfort to your picnic with a cushion – this ones made of organic cotton with recycled polyester padding

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100% organic cotton drawstring bags, perfect for transporting fruit, breads, pastries and more

Organic cotton produce bags, £5, Object Story

100% organic cotton drawstring bags, perfect for transporting fruit, breads, pastries and more

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