Whether you’re bringing along a picnic for a visit to your favorite natural area, or you’re preparing for a cozy holiday celebration in your own backyard, there are some things you’ll be glad to have with you while you enjoy your time outside. Here, we’ve gathered a few favorites from our collection of patio and picnic essentials – they’ll make great additions to your next outdoor celebration.
Evening Lighting
As dusk settles in, soft light adds intimacy to an outdoor evening. Hanging solar lanterns – like these light and festive globes from Allsop – are an easy, flame-less way to illuminate seating areas or guide your guests on a nighttime stroll through your landscape.
Natural Bug Repellents
With summertime comes insect visitors, and some of them are just not welcome. But we can use scent to gently discourage them from joining our outings. If you’re at home, light a citronella coil, hang it from a nearby tree, and let its pleasant fragrance drift across the patio and keep unwanted insects away. Layer in the protection by setting a few citronella candles around the table and next to the most comfortable lounge chairs.
If your outdoor experience takes you away from home, include a few Flyaway Sticks from Madison James in the picnic tote. Just poke one or two in the ground near your blanket, light it, and blow it out when you’re done. The drifting scents of natural clove, geranium, citronella, and Texas cedar will convince mosquitoes, hornets, and other flying pests to look for somewhere else to roam.
Outdoor Dining at Home or On-the-Go
Summertime offers lots of opportunities to grab a basket, a blanket, and enjoy a meal outside. Maybe it’s a snack during an afternoon hike, or it could be an evening with family enjoying fireworks for the holiday. Either way, you’ll need something to transport your picnic essentials to your destination. Whether it’s just a few refreshments or a full spread with outdoor dishware, linens, and the works, you’ll find the perfect carrier in our collection of picnic totes and accessories.
A Touch of Comfort
Once in a while, even a summer night can feel a bit chilly, especially later in the season. If so, light the firepit and wrap up in a beautiful cotton throw – it’s just enough to keep the breeze of your shoulders and enjoy the evening a little longer.
Get Out + Celebrate This Summer
It’s important to change up the scenery once in a while, and an outdoor picnic either at home or away is the perfect way to make that happen. Stop by the store – we’d love to help you make the holiday or your next excursion a fun and relaxing one.
