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ENTERTAINING, PICNIC | October 3, 2009

Weekend Picnic Inspired by Roland Bello

It is unusual to bring flea market furniture and old TV sets in a wild forest for a picnic. This is part of the charm. Do not be afraid to put objects in an unexpected context. It can be as simple as that to spice up a party theme. These fabulous pictures were taken by [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC | August 29, 2009

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Elegant Dîner en Blanc Party in Montreal

On August 20th, 2009, there was an outstanding picnic party in Montreal. The Dîner en blanc (White Dinner) was imagined by François Pasquier 20 years ago. He ran 20 editions so far in Paris. His son Aymeric, who now lives in Montreal, organized the first edition in Montreal. A bid crowd invaded a large place in the [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC | August 3, 2009

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Picnic Inspirations from Graham and Green

You know that I am a fan of this UK store. The bright sun shining all day is the perfect setting for a picnic for two. Hopefully for us, the Blyton Picnic set is available in the States at Picnic Fun. But the styled picture of Graham and Green makes the picnicware so more desirable. I [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC | July 29, 2009

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Wedding Gift Ideas for my Etsy Finds

Giving something handmade or crafted feels more special. Picnics are about taking the time to sit, eat and talk. It is about making time for yourself and your loved ones. It feels right the perfect gift for newlyweds or a bride-to-be. SewnNatural produced the retro style picnic blankets at the top. I am partial to the [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC

June 18, 2009

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Picnicware for Father’s Day and the 4th of July

Whenever possible, I reuse and recycle tableware and decorations for designing my parties. By interchanging some table accessories and the menu, your party will look and feel different. Here changing the table cloth plus a few decorative allows you to create a look for Father’s Day and another for the Fourth of July. This theme plays [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC

May 23, 2009

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Inspiration for a Crafty Chic Picnic

The Memorial Day’s weekend marks the start of summer. I will give you a head start on inspirations for remarkable picnic with your friends and family members. First way to impress your guests is with these adorable BBQ cutlery envelop. I am getting two packets. If I like them, I may buy more to give as [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC

May 15, 2009

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Grassy Invites and Picnic View | Quick Links 2009.05.15

I was due for a showcase of posts that inspired me. For this sunny Friday, I gathered my finds around outdoor parties. Let’s start with a grass field. + More and more move far away for the traditional wedding invites. Green grass details and a bird look adorable and elegant on these letterpress invites. Via Moontree + [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC

May 6, 2009

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Paper+Cup Birch Utensils at Anthropologie

Whenever you do a picnic or an other event when you wish to add a vintage vibe, you are that wooden utensils will set the right tone. The beautifully crafted wooden utensils of Paper+Cup are available at Anthropologie. Think of reusing the red and white strings on your party accessories. If you wish a custom message [...]

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