Metal Element

FUNKY: Keychain Holder by Cucampre

CHICKEN WIRE (!): Café America chair by Grain

SLEEK: A Stool by Hale

Outdoor Seating: Picnic Style

There is this place in my neighborhood, Garnett's Cafe. I love going there. I remember the very first time I had lunch there, before the big move, exhausted after looking at multiple houses. I immediately fell in love with its casual and very charming decor. Located at a corner building in a triangle-shaped space, it offers a nice variety of salads and sandwiches that are catered just for you. Its retro-looking bar has a good variety of wine and beer. Their freshly-baked pies and cakes are amazing. The line of random cute chairs sitting in front of the entrance, rain or shine, makes one feel very welcome.

Photo by Jeff Horne

Painting by Betsy Morgan

Last time I had lunch there, I discovered that those chairs in the front are not the only outdoor seating this place offers. You can eat outdoors in the little park, right across the street from the restaurant. A stack of blankets is waiting in the corner of the dining room to be spread out on a green lawn. A picnic basket filled with delicious food packed per your order will accompany you on your outdoors venture. How cool is that?

If this inspires you to have a picnic of your own, here are my recommendations of the absolutely necessary items:
Wicker Picnic Basket from Williams-Sonoma and Waterproof Picnic Blanket from Picnic World
Drink responsibly: Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha my favorite wine from Spain
Eat lots of french bread with cheese and grapes! Enjoy!
Show up in style: Backswept Dress from Anthropologie was made for picnics!
Accessorize with Sevigne Washed Leather Sandals from J.Crew, or go barefoot - your choice!
Don't forget to polish your nails with one of many beautiful colors from Illamasqua and to protect your skin from sunburn and bugs with the Badger SPF 30+ Anti-Bug Sunscreen by BadgerBalm

Backyard Escape

Whimsical is the perfect word to describe this Shadowy Chair. Made out of steel frame and bright blue & green nylon cords, the overly exaggerated curved back of it will add plenty of drama to your backyard. It will also help escape direct sunlight while you are reading your favorite book. You might want to think of yourself as a queen sitting on your very own throne!



This beautiful Blue Glass Moroccan Lantern is a bargain and will produce a mystical cool glow on a hot summer night to help chill you off:


Whether you choose to be cradled in this Isle Retreat Hammock or in the Knotted Melati Hanging Chair a little nap in the fresh air will help you clear your head and let more inspiration in. What a relaxing way of spending free time under a tree branches!



If you prefer a more rustic look, this Adirondack 4' Loveseat could be the one for you. It is made out of Northern White Cedar and is available in bigger size:



Also for your outdoors dining you may choose this simple Log Picnic Table, handmade out of Red Fir:



Or this bright Vinyard Picnic Table:



You can easily entertain with Traditional Tinware without worries of breaking any porcelain or glass. It is very durable and charming:



Wine lovers will enjoy these Acrylic Wine Glasses much better than disposable plastic cups:



The flower petals of the Blacksmith Blossom Chair are not your typical petals. The old-world faucet knobs will blossom no matter what. Made out of aluminum and iron, this piece will add a nice industrial/shabby chic charm to any backyard arrangement:



This next item, the Tudor Garden Bench, reminds me of playgrounds in my childhood. A very nostalgic piece:



One-of-a-kind find like this Old Red High Stool could turn into a nice display for a flower pot:



To keep those fierce mosquitoes away try Badger Anti-Bug Balm. It is Certified Organic and not only it will keep bugs off you, it will moisturize your skin with extra virgin olive oil and beeswax: