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I love picnics, I really do. My husband is probably sick of me dragging him to parks with blankets and cool bags... Ooops. I am not even sorry, haha. Even Zachary (who turns 6 soon) is all about that picnic vibe and whenever it's sunny, he asks if we're going to have a picnic. He's definitely my child. We had our first picnic of 2017 at Loch Lomond in March, when the weather was absolutely beautiful and a few in the garden in April, including the one in the photos.
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We were testing out some new bits and bobs from Amara Living, including this stunning Joules Picnic Basket*(£90.00). I've always wanted a proper picnic basket, as the ones I have are very basic and don't have a strap. This one is just perfect and it features a gorgeous Joules fabric inside, making it even prettier.
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Inside, there's everything you might need for a picnic, including a matching cool bag, wine glasses, plates, napkins, cutlery etc.
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There's even a wine/bottle opener and salt & pepper shakers! The cutlery is actually better quality than my current one I have at home, haha. Very sturdy and well made. The dishes are plastic for safety reasons and to make it all a bit lighter.
How pretty does it all look? I am loving blue at the moment!
The blanket we used at the picnic is by Amara and you can find similar ones here. It has waterproof lining underneath and comes with a little harness and handle to make it easy to transport (see photo below). You just roll it up and then put the strap on. Easy, peasy!
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I also picked some new pottery, which is my weakness. You know how obsessed I am with it! The Baking Dish is by Bunzlau Castle*(£40.00) and the Beautiful Jug is by Burleigh*(£29.00). Both are simply stunning and I am now itching to start a new collection in this vibrant blue colour.
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I made a healthy salad for lunch and served it in the baking dish. It was so delicious!
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Mia's hair is out of control! My little lioness!
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Do you like picnics?
Basket, blanket and pottery available from www.amara.com
*PR samples, affiliate links
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