Fresh Ideas: Picnic Perfect
Pack a picnic basket for a stylish summer meal.
Article by Jenny de Jesus, Photos by David Croxford
Issue Date: June 2008
Set the stage for picnic perfection with a brightly colored floral quilt, $129, from Pier 1 Imports. It’s not a picnic without a basket. Lined basket with handles, $9.93, from Wal-Mart, Keeaumoku location, 955-8611.
This “sunbrella” blocks up to 97 percent of UV rays. Umbrellas Hawaii Sunbrella, $60, from INTO, 536-2266.
Don’t forget the napkins! Bamboo print napkins, $7.50, from Executive Chef, Ward Warehouse, 591-2602
Light up an alfresco sunset dinner with garden lanterns, $15 (small) and $20 (large), from Pier 1 Imports, Ward Centers, 589-1204.
Reduce post-picnic waste with reusable melamine plates, $6.50 to $17.50 each, from Executive Chef.
Refined picnic style calls for drinkware. Martha Stewart Everyday acrylic tumblers, $1.99 each, and cooler glasses, $2.49 each, from Kmart, Nimitz Highway, 528-2280.
A sleek tote keeps bottles or cans cool. Built NY six-pack tote, $19, from Red Pineapple, Ward Centre, 593-2733. |
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