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The Ultimate Garden Picnic Guide: Everything You Need for a Perfect Spring Celebration
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items Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to gather your friends and family for a garden picnic that celebrates the season of renewal! Whether you're hosting in your own backyard or a nearby park, this guide has all the essentials—from delicious food...
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Picnic Essentials for a Spring Feast
Picnic-Perfect Recipes to Wow Your Guests
Stylish Picnic Decor to Elevate Your Event
Fun Activities to Keep Your Guests Entertained
Picnic Essentials for a Spring Feast
A garden picnic isn’t complete without the perfect spread. These essentials will help you create a delicious, seasonal menu that everyone will love.
You can't have a picnic without a proper picnic basket, that's part of the fun! This set included everything you need for a chic picnic with your significant other or besties.
Outfitted Wooden Picnic Basket
I love the woven handle on this one and the quality is so nice. Two patterns that are simple and elegant. You don't want to outshine the natural beauty at your picnic. This is perfect.
Montecito White & Brown Outdoor Picnic Blanket
If a full spread isn't your speed and you like the finer things in life aka WINE, than this is a great set. How amazing to have this on a spring or summer date night.
Corsica Tan Woven Wine & Cheese Outdoor Picnic Basket
This is so cute and functional which I love. You can fit so much and the print is just up my alley. I also love that it is insulated.
Cabana Stripe Cooler Box Tote
For a large and more family friendly bag that is insulated this is a great choice. Priced reasonably like really reasonably and is large enough to feed a family of 4 or 5.
Holocky Large Insulated Portable Picnic Basket & Bag
I love this thing and not only use it for the beach but for picnics too. Easy to carry and clean and beautifully made.
Portable Beach Picnic Table
This bag is so cute and great for the beach but also a picnic in the park. I love the soft colors and the zipper top. Plus to two types of handles is genius.
Light Cooler Drinks Bag | Lazy Days Pink Stripe
This makes a great newlywed gift or house warming gift. I love the size and how you can personalize it. Great for a special celebration.
Folding Wooden Picnic Table
There is no reason not to invite a crowd with this blanket. x-large and so many fun colors to choose from!
Shop Picnic Blankets - OSS
Picnic-Perfect Recipes to Wow Your Guests
The food is the heart of any great picnic! These easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipes are perfect for a spring garden picnic, bringing vibrant flavors and seasonal ingredients to your spread.
Light and refreshing, these cucumber sandwiches on whole grain bread with a tangy cream cheese spread are a picnic staple.
Cucumber Sandwiches
I love this video, it shows 4 different ways to create a great skewer. Just Assemble cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil on skewers, drizzling them with balsamic glaze for a simple, elegant appetizer.
Caprese Skewers
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These are great because you can make them in advance and you can use what you have on hand or go all out. Easy tutorial and very yummy!
Pinwheel Sandwiches
If you are going to do a veggie sandwich then you've got to do it right. This is the ultimate veggie sandwich (hence the title). It is sooooo good and so worth the effort.
The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich
Another skewer combo I just absolutely love, particularly if you get a really good melon at the farmers market, yum so good!
Melon, Proscuitto and Mozzarella Skewers
I'm a bit of a cookie snob so these have to be really good for me to recommend them. The oatmeal makes them a little chewy which I love.
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Why I love this, it's just 4 ingredients which means it's simple and fresh. Taking the time to make your own lemonade is so worth it and a family activity I love to do with my kids often.
Honey Sweetened Strawberry Lemonade
This isn't really a recipe but I love the tips it provides around practical real life picnics.
6 Fresh Picnic Ideas to Try This Summer
The use of the mason jars with lids is genius and the recipes are very simple and great for a crowd.
four refreshing summer picnic beverages "to go"
Stylish Picnic Decor to Elevate Your Event
Setting the right mood is key to making your garden picnic memorable. These decor items will add charm and a pop of color to your outdoor gathering.
I'm a big fan of reusable napkins and these are beautiful. Easy to clean and reuse over and over again.
European Linen Gingham Napkins (Set of 4)
Flowers are a must for me, even just a small bud vases to spruce up the table or setting. I love these handmade pottery bud vases. So beautiful and come in so many colors, sizes and shapes.
Bud Vases // Small Pottery Vases
Stylish, functional and good for the plant. I love the fun colors and the carrying case.
Portable cutlery Set, eco- friendly
This just screams picnics and Spring to me. I love the four different colors and the scallop edges with the different color on the ends.
Meri Meri Gingham Large Napkins (Pack of 20)
For a little extra comfort and style. I love the handle on these for easy transport.
Natural Straw Woven Floor Pillow Outdoor,
I like the idea of a throw blanket that is stylish and handmade. Spring can still be chilly at times so this is a great addition to pack in the bag.
Personalised Soft Cotton Throw Blanket,
Fun Activities to Keep Your Guests Entertained
Keep the energy high and the smiles wide with these fun and easy-to-set-up picnic activities that everyone will enjoy.
It doesn't have to be a serious game of pickleball but a casual grass game can be just as fun. I love this pastel set, perfect for Spring
Pickleball Set | Rio Sun Multi
This portable bean bag set is so cute. The size is perfect to travel with and I love how fun and modern the print is on top. This could easily carry over into summer.
Martinique® Portable Bean Bag Toss Set
So girly and chic and I feel like I would play cards more often if I had a set like this. I love the print and the carrying case. It's always the worst when your deck of cards box gets messed up. These are so sweet and a great gift idea!
Mark & Graham x Pencil & Paper Co. Playing Cards
Connect Four just got a big upgrade. How cute and perfect for Spring. You can certainly take this on a picnic or have it poolside.
Colorful Acrylic 4-in-a-Row Game Set
This is such a sweet idea particularly if its a Mom and daughter type picnic. My girls love flowers and fairies so I could easily boost that theme up.
DIY Flower Crown Making Kit, make a Bohemian style flower garland
Our family loves scrabble and we play often. This set is perfect for Spring with the blue and teal pastel colors. I would keep this out everyday because it just looks so pretty.
Scrabble Bianco Edition