Showing posts with label Picnic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Picnic. Show all posts

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

An Autumn picnic

The nights are drawing in and the temperature is slowly dropping. Feel that you're not quite ready to say goodbye to the outdoors just yet? Embrace the crisp, sunny days and organise an Autumn picnic, on my do to list for the next month. Be inspired by Autumn and everything good that it brings!

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A slower pace of life

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Blankets, wool jumpers and socks

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Hot chocolate and naughty deserts, ooooohh apple crumble.........

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New seasonal ingredients, I found a Sweet Paul recipe I'll be trying very soon! All I'm saying 'apples'.

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Feel ready for Autumn yet? I do!


Friday, 27 April 2012

Pretty Little Garden

Today's weather forecast, overcast grey skies, slow-moving downpours developing, (scrap that, as I am typing, heavens opened) with hail and thunder possible but........ it's OK because it is Friday and I am thinking forward to those beautiful sunny days with long evenings filled with good food, wine and friends.


That said, I hope the sunny weather comes soon because I have some pretty plans for my garden this year, starting with my shed and I really want to get to work! Mother nature has tested my shed over the years, it is now a bruised and battered shade of brown so I going to paint it a pastel green, maybe blue, I am still deciding, with a pretty curtain and draped in my homemade bunting.

A new patio for dining with friends in those long, dusky evenings with some fairy lights adding a touch of magic is on the cards................ beautiful pots filled with flowers...........(I am going for low maintainance as I do not have alot of time for gardening and I would rather enjoy and relax)............ Our picket fence has also been through hard times, heavy wind, rain and snow so I am going to paint it white, a real white picket fence!



Roll on summer! *sun dance*

I hope these images provide some inspiration for what's to come and brighten your day.

Happy Friday.
x

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Saturday, 30 April 2011

Summer Picnic


To celebrate the Royal Wedding yesterday my friends and I set up a picnic in the park.

The park was filled, everyone had the same idea and the atmosphere was fantastic. The sun was shining, a great picnic spread, a glass of pimms in hand, the boys playing footy and at one point I was even showing off my skills!

So, to celebrate all things British and this beautiful sunshine I have compiled a list of my favourite images to help you all enjoy a great picnic in the park!

A beautiful picnic rug and cushions makes the ideal place for relaxing with a glass of your favourite in the summer sun!
This polka dot picnic basket has a wipe clean fully insulated lining to keep food both hot and cold. It comes with a detachable carrier holding:
glasses
plates
cutlery
salt and pepper
cork screw
cheese knife and board
napkins

The detachable carrier fits neatly in the base of the basket and still leaves room for your picnic or it can be carried separately. Perfect for getting everything you need to your destination. 
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/velvetbrown/product/polka-dot-picnic-basket


The ultimate handmade glass sorbet dish for all your picnic treats and deserts!

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/sorbetliving/product/coloured-glass-sorbet-dish

Using a cake stand is a great way to display not only cakes but also sandwiches!

















http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/cakestand-regency-3-tier

A British picnic or garden party would not be complete without some bunting!

















http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/bunting

Yesterday was quite windy and this would have been very handy so all our napkins did not fly away! A very practical wicker napkin holder.

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/velvetbrown/product/napkin_holder

I hope you find some things you like to inspire you to make the most of the British weather and get out there with a good old fashioned picnic!

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