Does anyone else just love having a picnic?! It’s such a relaxing activity to do over the weekend. This weekend, Trenton and I spent the morning having a huge garage sale with some friends from our small group. We are moving out of the country soon, so we pretty much sold everything we own except for our clothes and some nicer items that we are going to store.
I found this super cute picnic basket at Target! After our garage sale, we filled our basket up with some snacks and laid out a blanket on the lawn. Before laying out, we stopped at Dillard’s because I wanted to get a new pair of sunnies, and the next thing I new some lady was whisking me away into a make up chair. I wasn’t about to stop her! She used Lancome products on me (though I normally use Clinique products) but I loved how it turned out! Has anyone else used Lancome makeup before? If so, let me know in the comments how you liked it!
Anyways, if you are planning on going on a picnic this weekend or sometime this summer, remember to bring these five things with you to make your picnic extra special and cute.
- Paper Straws. I love using paper straws when I go on a picnic! First of all, they are biodegradable so you don’t have to worry about them sitting in a land fill for the next millennium! Second of all, it’s so fun to plop them inside of mason jars and pour in my favorite drink. I was sipping a Vega vitamins blackberry mix. 🙂 (Yay for plant based probiotics!)
- Fresh Berries. No picnic is complete without fresh seasonal berries! Whether your having sandwiches, potato salad, roast beef, or fried chicken, be sure to bring fresh berries along for a refreshing burst of flavor packed full of nutrients.
- A good book. After you finish eating, it’s nice to just lay back, relax, and read. Since I’m going to Hawaii this summer, I took along my guide book about The Island of Hawi’i to mark down everything I wanted to do.
- Plants! I literally bring plants with me everywhere. I have them on my desk at work, I have them all over my house, and I love bringing them with me to places! When I first got married I would bring my plants with me to places over night because I was terrified they would die if I left them alone for a night. Weird, I now realize, but having a Christmas Cactus or Pink Polka Dot Plant around just makes things so much happier.
- All In One Picnic Basket. When heading out on a picnic, there’s no need to stress about getting cups, plates, utensils, and a cooler. Using an all in one basket like the one I have pictured above, makes preparing to go so much easier (and cuter!) The inside of the basket is insulated, and it comes with plastic wine glasses, plates, utensils, and more. It’s definitely worth it for the fact that you can just throw food inside and be on your way without having to think about anything else.
And don’t forget to wear something light since it will probably be hot! My outfit is from T.J. Max, my flip flops are Roxy, and my bracelet is a Bellabeat fitness tracker (read my review here!) What are your favorite things to bring along for a picnic? What are your weekend plans?
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thank you for the tips!
Much love, Tiffany Lea
https://zimmylifestyle.com
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Your welcome, Tiffany 🙂
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My boyfriend and I had a little picnic yesterday and could’ve used a cute picnic basket like yours!
I’ve tried out some Lancome products. Their Teint Idole Foundation is really nice along with their Dual Finish Powder. I’ve tried their Color Design Lipsticks, but I think there are cheaper lipsticks that are just as good. Their standout product is their eye makeup remover. It’s pricey, but it’s one of the best I’ve ever tried 🙂
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Aw that sounds fun! Having a big basket helps haha And okay good to know about the Color Design Lipstick, it’s sooo expensive and I was trying to figure out if it was worth it or not. I will have to try the eye makeup remover! It’s so hard to find a good one that doesn’t make my face break out. Thanks for sharing, Ariel 🙂
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Your top is super cute, l love it!! Looks you had fun, here we have a bank holiday this week and I am looking forward to it, I want to relax and maybe go to the beach! x
Yiota
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Ooo that sounds fun, Yiota! What country are you from?
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I love that you bring plants with you! I would never have thought to but it’s actually quite genius! It really sets the scene to be more homey and intimate =o)
https://dreamofadventures.com/
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Yes, it completed the setting for sure 🙂 Annoying to haul out there though haha!
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Great tips! I love your outfit, the top is gorgeous x
Laura
Pink Frenzy
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Thank you Laura! You are too sweet 🙂
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The top is too cute!! I hope you had a great Memorial Day!!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
NEW POST: CALI DAYS: ZARA ROMPER & VINTAGE LEVI’S
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Thanks you Monica! xx
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Great tips, lovely pictures! xx
Diane
http://petiteinparis.com/style-guide/5-style-bags
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Thank you Diane xx
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I am definitely gonna do a picnic soon! Thanks for the tips 🙂
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You welcome, Yuki! You should definitely have one 🙂
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Love the tips on creating a beautiful picnic.
I love your picnic basket btw.
Nathalie
http://www.nathalie-alexandra.blogspot.com
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Thanks Nathalie! 🙂
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Great post! Love your outfit! Kisses
https://thefashionjump.blogspot.com.es
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Thanks Marta! xx
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Such great ideas hun! What a gorgeous post xx
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Thank you, Dominique xx
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What a lovely post! You look absolutely adorable! xx
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Thanks Pooja! You look adorable as well 🙂 Headed to check out your blog!
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Xoxo 😘
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Hey, I want that top. It is super cute and the color is so beautiful. Love it. 🙂
Love,
Manavi
http://www.beforbeauty.com
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I haven’t gone on a picnic in far too long. Such a good idea!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
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Yes, it is! Perfect before the weather gets too hot!
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Maravilloso día de picnic, unas fotos preciosas y un look perfecto, el top es una monada.
Te dejo un look para BBC, espero que te guste
https://simplysory.wordpress.com/2017/05/31/look-bbc-2/
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Your picnic looks Fab!! I just got a picnic basket and can’t wait to use it. Love your suggestions on bringing a good book and fresh berries – they definitely make a picnic more special 🙂
http://www.littleblackshell.com
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Yes it does make it so much more special!! xx
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Picnics are my absolutely favorite things! Looking at your pictures makes me want to join in on the fun. Also yes to an all in one picnic basket…really is the way to go.
xoxo…Beth
http://www.settlingsouthern.com
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If your ever in North Carolina, we shall have a picnic! And yes, all in one is the way to do it! xx
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I love berries and would add them to my picnic basket but not sure about taking my plants along…haha! You look cute in this outfit! I have only tried Lancome foundation which I found a bit heavy. Guess I bought the wrong one! That spot and photos are very beautiful!
xo Yvonne
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Thanks Yvonne! Yea the plants were a bit over the top, my husband was like “really?!” haha! And thanks!! Heavy makeup can be so annoying, I am doing the “10 day” triae to see how the Lancome feels, but I keep forgetting to wear it!
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You look like a California girl! beautiful Lancome products. enjoy weekend.
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Plants to a picnic..seriously?? Btw you look lovely!
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I haven’t had a picnic in so long, and after reading this post, it is a must!!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
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Omg! This picnic sounds like such a good idea! I wish I did this for Memorial Day! Definitely want to do this more often in the Summer! It looks like such a fun time out! Heheh! 🙂
xo, Chloe // http://funinthecloset.com/bodysuitin-shoulder-tobi/
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You definitely should!! Xx
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Beautiful shots! And great suggestions!
Adi xx
fancycorrectitude.com
instagram.com/fancycorrectitude
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Thanks Aditi xx
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Just entered your giveaway 😉 fingers crossed! haha.
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Perfect picnic look. You look so beautiful.
Love
Nistha
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I always envy people who live in a place where the parks and the weather are nice enough to picnic. here in Jakarta it’s always either super hot or raining, the air is polluted, makes picnic the last thing I want to spend my free time doing 😦 cute picnic pictures though! you look lovely in that outfit.
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Oh no that stinks the weather is no good for picnics 😦 but thanks for reading! xx
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Where are you moving to? That’s so exciting! You look gorgeous and your picnic basket is just adorable – I was just at Target last night, LOL xx
http://www.qustomquinns.com/blog
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I am moving to Florida for now then in a few months I will doing a big move to East Asia 🙂 And Target is the best! I get lost in those isles for hours haha xx
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Looks you had a splendid Memorial Day! Picnics are so fun, relaxing, and romantic!
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ps. And yes, Lancome makeup is one of my faves!
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Thanks girl! And glad to hear your thoughts on Lancome 🙂
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Thanks for sharing! Having a picnic is always wonderful 🙂
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
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Yea, it is! Thanks for reading, Rena 🙂
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These photos are adorable, what a fun picnic! I had a graduation party over memorial day weekend and saw a baseball picnic.
x,
Chanel | Je M’appelle Chanel
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Congratulations on graduating, Chanel! How exciting! xx
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What a cute idea for the extra long weekend we had! I wish I would have thought of doing it!
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Such gorgeous shots, also sounds like the perfect way to spend a summer’s day! Great idea to bring a book too 🙂
Sinéad xo Fabuleuse Du Jour
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Thank you, it was a great day! And yes, a book is a must! X
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How cute is this blouse? So cute for summer!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
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Aw thanks Ashley! Yes it’s perfect dor summer, so light and breezy 👌
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Thanks for the tips… but it seems weird that you take plants with you.. 😉
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My husband said the same thing 😉
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😀😀😀
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I love the plants and berries…. adding to my summer picnic plans!!
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Do it!! Haha ☺️
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What a cute picnic basket, I love it!
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
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Thank you Laura! xx
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Thank you for sharing your tips. I can use them even after Memorial Day.
XO
Miri
http://currentlywearing.com
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A picnic is always a good idea! xx
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Love this! I’m all about outdoor movies during the summer and these picnic tips would work for those! Now I just gotta get one of those nifty picnic baskets so I can stop using old tote bags!
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Outdoor movies in the summer are so fun!!
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Wonderful pictures! E
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MARVELLOUS! U write Best 🖐🖑
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Haha thanks! xx
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MOST WELCOME 😄😄
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I sure wish my picnics were so elegant and organized! This is pretty much my summertime dream, every single day.
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Haha thanks Hannah! It’s the basket that makes it organized haha.
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That is the cutest picnic arrangement! Love it! Hope you had a happy Memorial Day weekend!
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
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Thanks Kim Vo! I hope you did as well!
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I love plants, too! I’ve never thought about bringing them with me on an adventure, but what a great idea! You have a very lovely blog here. Thanks for stopping by mine so I could find yours. 🙂 I’ll be back!
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Thanks Christine! Plants definitely add some aesthetics to a picnic. Thanks for reading! xx
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Great post! Definitely will try the paper straws on my next picnic! And I love your picnic basket!!
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Thanks girl!!!
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My pleasure. Loving your blog!
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Such cute photos! Loved the post! ❤❤
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Aw thanks Swati!
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Don’t think I’ve ever had a picnic! I dream of going to Central Park, NYC and having one there on a sunny, autumn day. Great tips and photos!
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Aw thanks Jo- that is a dream of mine as well!
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Love these tips! Looks like you had a great time xx
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Thanks girl!
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Lovely blog!! Thank you:)
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Your welcome 🙂
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