Always Take the Weather with You

Little is better than a good food, good friends, and a picnic. It matters little how far you go, a picnic in the backyard may be just as rewarding as a picnic in the woods or near a lake or stream. What matters is the thought put into the occasion. A good blanket or throw gets the al fresco moment started and sets the tone. Plaid throws add a bit of nostalgia and lots of color for sitting on the ground and acting as a backdrop to the picnic. We love Pendleton National Parks Carriers, American made blankets with leather straps for easy transport. Pack the picnic in a vintage creel for a romantic twist on a picnic basket, or choose a vintage basket that looks as if Little Red Riding Hood may have used it to take treats to her grandmother's house. Gingham, a cheerful and nostalgic pattern, is a classic picnic choice for napkins that are eco-friendly and easy care. If you are headed to the backyard for a picnic, place a large board on top of the blanket and place pretty serving dishes such as the Match Pewter Oval Basket Bowl filled with berries or tuck bread sticks into a Match Pewter Tumbler. Match Pewter Arno Goblets are durable outdoor drinking vessels that take a picnic spread to another level.