Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly newsletter dedicated to all things beautiful and useful for the garden, patio, porch, and terrace. In anticipation of picnic season, we’ve rounded up the portable, packable, and unbreakable for the casual outdoor meal. Whether you’re planning a leisurely lunch at the park or a sunset dinner at the beach, these Gardenista-approved accessories will add a dash of bon vivant style to your picnic spread. —The Gardenista Editors
Toast Enamel Tableware
Above: That contrast rim of leaf green is what does it for us. Shop now.
Atelier Saucier Mix & Match Chroma Napkins
Above: Everyone gets her own color, and no one will have to suffer the horror of accidentally using someone else’s. Shop now.
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Sabre Serving Set
Above: No need for disposable utensils. Collect inexpensive tag-sale forks and spoons to use for picnics, then splurge on this sprightly serving set. Shop now.
Picnic Stripe Cotton Throw
Above: The makings of an ideal picnic blanket: machine-washable, OEKO-TEX certified cotton in summery stripes. Shop now.
The Get Out Insulated Canteen
Above: This color-blocked thermos with screw-on cup will keep your cocktails cold for up to 24 hours. Shop now.
Picnic Time Petite Basket
Above: A classic basket with a waxed liner (for easy wipe-downs), and a lid that doubles as a serving board. Shop now.
Also on Our Radar
- For a picnic that continues well into the night.
- An old-school beverage dispenser.
- Object of desire, picnic basket edition.
