Labor day weekend: Let’s picnic!
Thursday, August 29, 2013
DIY rope bag via Style Me Pretty | Picnic sandwiches via The Pretty Blog |
3 day weekend coming up (whoohoo!), what do you have planned for Labor Day weekend? I was thinking that this is the last holiday of the summer season…so we must take advantage of it! Since the weather is cooling down, I figured that a picnic would be the perfect way to celebrate the long weekend while getting some fresh air, warm weather, and being out in nature. Plus, it’s a great way to spend time with loved ones!
Continue below to see some of my favorite products that you might enjoy packing for a picnic, along with some great picnic links to inspire you!
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Picnic basket via Fete | Picnic basket via A Sunny Afternoon |
I love an intimate picnic, with delicious food and treats that you and your guest(s) will enjoy along with little touches that make it personal and special (a great opportunity to put your lovely packaging skills to use!) This is a time for you to spend the day in the great company of your friends + family, surrounded by a beautiful environment!
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Take it with you
1 | Hillside picnic basket via Anthropologie
2 | Takeya glass water bottle via Anthropologie
3 | Ash wood cutting board via Terrain
4 | Travel throw blanket via Terrain
5 | Picnic pie set via Anthropologie
6 | Mason jar sippers and straws via Anthropologie
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picnic basket via Style Me Pretty and Elizabeth Messina
Lovely links
♥ Learn how to put together a really incredible picnic basket here (including recipes!)
♥ As we get closer to Fall, I look forward to an apple-themed picnic party much like this one
♥ Loving these romantic and nostalgic picnic inspiration boards here
♥ Picnic-themed weddings/engagement shoots are a pretty cute idea like this one
♥ Wine and cheese picnic? Yes, please! Over here
♥ Some really great product finds for your outdoor picnic or gathering here
♥ A video link of the “perfect picnic basket” over here
♥ Impress your guests by making your own DIY patterned picnic blanket here
24 comments :
Jane Y.
August 29, 2013 10:28AM
Picnic sounds lovely for a long weekend~ I love those picnic baskets~
Anna
August 29, 2013 11:07AM
The DIY patterned picnic blanket is so cute! I’ll be going on a very long & rustic picnic over the long weekend – camping!
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 12:13PM
That sounds like so much fun, Anna!! I wish I could go camping!
juni // hej juni
August 29, 2013 11:58AM
my friends and I were planning to have a picnic in central park, fingers crossed it doesn’t rain on us!
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 12:12PM
Oh I know! I just heard about the weather 🙁 Keeping my fingers crossed – and enjoy!!
Corina
August 29, 2013 12:41PM
On each post of yours, i’m like, oooh this is my favorite! and then comes the next one.. haha hands down girl you are so inspiring 🙂
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 9:47PM
Thank YOU Corina, you’re the sweetest!! I feel the same way about you and your posts! xo
Kyla
August 29, 2013 12:41PM
Oh, what a lovely post! I think a picnic is the perfect way to celebrate Labor day…I’m actually going peach picking with some friends, then planning to make some Peach Pie 🙂 I wish I was going on a picnic with your stylish picks, though!
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 9:46PM
That sounds AMAZING, Kyla! Peach picking?! I want to do that! I hope you share a post with your peach pie recipe 🙂
Aly
August 29, 2013 2:09PM
Woohoo! Picnic time! I love it!
Wow, i want one of those water bottles! so cool 🙂
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 9:45PM
I want one, too! They are my fave – the colors, right?!
Latrina (@oftreesandhues)
August 29, 2013 3:03PM
Oh, I just love picnics, Jessica! Your post is just lovely, too. Soo many beautiful images… and you’re definitely inspiring me to go for a picnic and soon! The weather here in September is PERFECT for picnics, too!
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 9:44PM
Do it! I can just imagine that a picnic where you are would be absolutely beautiful…especially on that coastline where you are at, Latrina!
Latrina (@oftreesandhues)
September 1, 2013 10:19PM
Planning a picnic along the coast this week! Looking forward to it. They’re always my favorite. 🙂
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
September 2, 2013 12:56PM
Have a great time, Latrina! Happy Labor Day!
Alecia
August 29, 2013 3:26PM
yep I just love that sunny afternoon picnic basket!
-Alecia
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 9:43PM
Right?! I’ve been eyeing it for a really long time now! 🙂
Ali Mackin
August 29, 2013 5:26PM
Oh my you have really pulled together some really lovely items I would take them all if I could!
Ali of
Dressing Ken
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 9:42PM
Oh, thank you, Ali!!
Victoria | Oh So Pretty
August 29, 2013 6:17PM
I’m always down for a picnic, although it’s suppose to be in triple digits this weekend, which means I may have to pass…. love this post, Jessica! So pretty and inspiring <3
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 9:42PM
Wow! I can’t believe it’s still that hot where you are, Victoria! I hope it doesn’t get like that here in NYC, lately it’s been warm and muggy -_- Thank you, Victoria, I hope you stay cool this weekend!! 🙂
Rowena
August 29, 2013 9:26PM
Since I’m still nursing a bum ankle, I don’t what I’ll be up for this long weekend but a picnic sure sounds like a great idea especially if it doesn’t rain. We did a potluck picnic with a group of friends in Central Park last month that was so much fun. I adore all your lovely picks especially the glass water bottles – the colors are so pretty!!
Rowena @ rolala loves
Coco/Mingo (Jessica)
August 29, 2013 9:40PM
Oh no! I hope you get better soon, Rowena! I’m crossing my fingers that it doesn’t rain here in NYC…whatever you choose to do, I hope you have a great time!
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