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The Editors’ Cut: 11 Must-Haves for the Prettiest Picnic

June 6, 2025

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

That contrast rim of leaf green is what does it for us. Shop now.
Above: That contrast rim of leaf green is what does it for us. Shop now.

Atelier Saucier Mix & Match Chroma Napkins

Everyone gets her own color, and no one will have to suffer the horror of accidentally using someone else&#8\2\17;s. Shop now.
Above: Everyone gets her own color, and no one will have to suffer the horror of accidentally using someone else’s. Shop now.

Pest Protection

Above left: A citronella coil to ward off skeeters. Shop now. Above right: A food tent to keep uninvited nibblers away. Shop now.

Sabre Serving Set

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.
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

The makings of an ideal picnic blanket: machine-washable, OEKO-TEX certified cotton in summery stripes. Shop now.
Above: The makings of an ideal picnic blanket: machine-washable, OEKO-TEX certified cotton in summery stripes. Shop now.

The Get Out Insulated Canteen

This color-blocked thermos with screw-on cup will keep your cocktails cold for up to \24 hours. Shop now.
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

A classic basket with a waxed liner (for easy wipe-downs), and a lid that doubles as a serving board. Shop now.
Above: A classic basket with a waxed liner (for easy wipe-downs), and a lid that doubles as a serving board. Shop now.

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