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Vintage Picnic Photoshoot

Vintage Picnic Photoshoot

My good friend Tim Schultz is trying to beef up his portfolio, particularly his more creative work. Tim takes amazing photos, and I love love love his black and white photos that he’s taken all over the globe. So when he asked me if he could use me and PK as models for a photo shoot, I of course jumped at the... Continue reading »

Yonanas, Neat Whiskey & Picnic Recipes for Memorial Day Most popular posts published May 21-27, 2011

Yonanas, Neat Whiskey & Picnic Recipes for Memorial Day Most popular posts published May 21-27, 2011

Popular posts this past week included a discussion of making bubble tea at home, as well as a roundup of recipes for Memorial Day (picnic salads!). There was classic Southern coleslaw, and some ideas for grilled recipes without meat. Read on for these and the top ten! 15. Recipe: Classic Southern Coleslaw 14. Caramel... Continue reading »

Butter London Primrose Hill Picnic NOTD

Butter London Primrose Hill Picnic NOTD

I walked up Primrose Hill once and it is most definitely a perfect spot for a picnic (just be sure to dodge all the yummy mummies and their icandy prams). See? But perhaps even better than that view, is the view I get when I look down at my nails and spy Butter London’s version of a Primrose Hill Picnic. A... Continue reading »

Best Kids Parties: A Picnic Party My Party: Sage (Toronto, Canada)

Best Kids Parties: A Picnic Party My Party: Sage (Toronto, Canada)

Let's rewind to the summer and mentally visit Sage's first birthday party. Joelle shares: The theme was a Picnic Party, and I collected various patterns of red and white fabric to make table cloths, a flag bunting, and picnic blankets for the lawn. Turquoise was thrown in as a fun accent colour. Read Full Post Continue reading »

Diaper Dude Dude Blanket: Perfect For A Picnic

Diaper Dude Dude Blanket: Perfect For A Picnic

The Diaper Dude Dude Blanket ($54) is a water-resistant picnic blanket with a removable shoulder strap and a pocket that attaches with Velcro. It is ultra lightweight and is easy to fold back up–no road-map origami required. The blanket measures about four feet by five feet and is large enough to accommodate my... Continue reading »

A Beach Picnic Day After Shoot: Sand Dunes, Tepees, Tulle & Ribbon

A Beach Picnic Day After Shoot: Sand Dunes, Tepees, Tulle & Ribbon

Remember this Grace Kelly bride and her classically beautiful nuptials? I’m so thrilled to welcome Nathalie and Emmanuel back onto Bridal Musings today as I share their day after shoot. On their first day as husband and wife they went down to the beach in their finery for a desert picnic to celebrate. These... Continue reading »

Smoby Hello Kitty Picnic Table gives kids some fun times

Smoby Hello Kitty Picnic Table gives kids some fun times

Kids usually like things that have cartoon characters on them. This Smoby Hello Kitty Picnic Table is designed to be a hit the little ones. It is something that children will cherish as it lets them have their little parties or any other make belief games without being exposed to the sun. The table features two... Continue reading »

Minnie Mouse Picnic Party!

Minnie Mouse Picnic Party!

Not many things cuter than the classic cartoon, Minnie Mouse!  We LOVE all of the darling details from this party– from the Minnie ears to polka dot trim– such a CUTE theme! One of the best things about this party is that all of the activities could be held inside our out… making it a great party... Continue reading »

Real Wedding No. 3: Siobhan + Chris

Real Wedding No. 3: Siobhan + Chris

Today we're sharing the summer picnic-themed and ultimate handmade DIY wedding of Vancouver crafter Siobhan Rich of Magpie and Cake and her husband Chris. The mix of red and white checks, wicker picnic baskets and natural woodland surroundings makes for adorable and personal nuptials.  Here's Sioban's... Continue reading »

Mini jello watermelon slices

Mini jello watermelon slices

Happy Independence Day weekend, people of the United States. I leave you with this idea for petite watermelons made from jello and limes, by Chocolate on My Cranium. You can make some for your picnic tomorrow. Have a good weekend!(Image from Chocolate on My Cranium) Continue reading »

Great Gatsby Birthday Picnic

Great Gatsby Birthday Picnic

This is from my Great Gatsby croquet birthday in 2007. I thought we’d lost all the photos in an epic iPhoto crash a few years ago, but I just found a few on my hard drive! Look at Hank in his tiny argyle socks. Oh, little buddy. I’d been plotting this party for years, and even my friends who aren’t... Continue reading »

Happy 2nd birthday, Toby!

Happy 2nd birthday, Toby!

Today is Toby's second birthday!!! Hurray!!! (I cannot believe this happened two years ago, it feels like yesterday.) To celebrate, we threw a birthday picnic for him last Sunday. Here are some photos, if you'd like to see....Read more » Continue reading »

Space-Saving Outdoor Dining Furniture

Space-Saving Outdoor Dining Furniture

Foldable and stackable furniture is great for when you entertain a larger crowd. You get an ad-hoc long table by putting side by side two dining tables. I read on Country Living that interior designer Lynn-Anne Bruns found this pair at Pier 1 and only paid $100 each.Bring Your Own Furniture at the Park Another usage... Continue reading »

Picnic Engagement Session by Leo Timoshuk Photography

Picnic Engagement Session by Leo Timoshuk Photography

Who doesn’t love a good picnic? Especially one smack-dab in the middle of Central Park. Sounds like the perfect way to spend an afternoon to us. Of course, the only thing that could possibly make that scenario even better is to add Leo Timoshuk Photography into the mix. One gorgeous image after another is what... Continue reading »

Tutorial: Make fabric napkins from an old dress shirt

Tutorial: Make fabric napkins from an old dress shirt

Sew4Home shows how to repurpose an old dress shirt into fabric napkins.  One shirt yields two napkins, plus a handy drawstring bag to carry them with you on your next picnic.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, fabric, napkin, dress, shirt, repurpose, refashion, bag,... Continue reading »

Big Bear picnic wedding: Laura + Dustin

Big Bear picnic wedding: Laura + Dustin

A picturesque outdoor venue in the forest, vintage soda pop, and an endless supply of pies…sounds like a great way to spend a weekend. It’s also undoubtedly, a perfect way to celebrate a wedding. Especially when you’ve got Hollin Brodeur photographing and styling it. Laura + Dustin’s 120... Continue reading »

Tutorial: Make a patchwork bandana tablecloth

Tutorial: Make a patchwork bandana tablecloth

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial showing how to create this fun summer tablecloth from inexpensive bandanas.  The brightly colored squares are sewn together to create a patchwork cover perfect for a picnic or barbeque.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Aesthetic Nest] Technorati Tags: sewing, ... Continue reading »

Patriotic printables for your Memorial Day picnic

Patriotic printables for your Memorial Day picnic

After I hit our local Memorial Day parade, I plan to do a whole lot of nothing but eat, drink and spend a few moments thanking those brave men and women who gave everything so I could live in this wackily lovable country. But before I enjoy some food and drink with the family, I plan to spend a few moments with my... Continue reading »

sunday - luxembourg gardens

sunday - luxembourg gardens

went to the luxembourg gardens today with my parents and had a little picnic in the sun. the whole day i thought it was saturday… urban1972 vest and coat, zara sweater and bag, allsaints pants, aldo wedges, chanel glasses. Continue reading »

Tutorial: Eco Travel Lid reusable bowl cover from fabric

Tutorial: Eco Travel Lid reusable bowl cover from fabric

Summer is picnic season, and with it come potlucks and covered dishes.  Instead of using foil or plastic wrap to cover your salad bowl, why not use an eco-friendly reusable fabric cover?  Allyson Hill shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this Eco Travel Lid.  Get the how-to.  (The tutorial is... Continue reading »