Joanna Gaines Wants Your Summer Picnic To Feel Like a Nostalgic Affair – and Her Vintage-Inspired Picnic Collection Makes It Happen
Leave it to Joanna Gaines to design timeless, heirloom-quality picnic pieces for Magnolia that can help you set the scene for an idyllic outdoor outing
There's something so nostalgic about a picnic – packing a basket full of food, grabbing an old blanket, and heading outdoors to find a sunny spot to sprawl out. Picnics don't have to be polished, overly luxurious events; instead, they're carefree, laid-back, and simple affairs – an aesthetic that Joanna Gaines perfectly captures with her brand-new picnic collection at Magnolia.
A heritage-inspired picnic basket sets the scene for this collection, which is filled with all sorts of picnic essentials that'll make you feel like Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music, about to embark on a picnic in the Austrian countryside. More nostalgic touches appear as well, including gingham-printed napkins, a grounding floral pillow, and a scallop-rimmed pitcher that's perfect for serving sweet tea on a hot summer day.
A sense of familiarity radiates through the collection, thanks to Joanna Gaines' signature, vintage-inspired aesthetic. Sure to become nostalgic pieces, you'll want to reuse these pieces summer after summer.
Magnolia's Striped Beach & Picnic Blanket can ground your picnic scene with its vibrant stripe design and soft texture. On top, lay out your sandwiches, arrange snacks in the Trio Snack Bowl, and display dessert in the Rattan Scallop Bowl.
No matter where you decide to picnic this season – the beach, the mountains, or even your own backyard – Magnolia's picnic collection can help you create a scene that's as nostalgic as summer itself. Carefree summer picnicking awaits you below.
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Easily one of the most important features of any picnic is the picnic basket. This version from Magnolia is as charming as they come, with its woven design, its striped lining, and its swing handles. Use it to carry your picnic essentials to the park, and with its top lid on, it'll act as a makeshift table.
Ground your picnic scene with this vibrant blanket from Magnolia. Between its yellow and white stripe pattern and its fringe edges, this blanket just screams summer. Conveniently, it's designed with a central hole – perfect for inserting an umbrella to create shade for your picnic setup. It also comes with a leather strap for easy carrying.
Can't decide which snack to bring to your picnic? Well, with this unique bowl, you don't have to choose just one. Bring some nuts, pretzels, grapes, or any other snacks that you like in each one of these bowls. And with its handle on top, this dish is easy to carry outside.
Fabric napkins are an easy way to elevate any meal from simple to stylish – whether it be an indoor dinner party or an afternoon picnic outside. These four are perfect for summer with their green gingham print and their soft cotton texture. Plus, they tap into the nostalgic nature of this collection.
If you plan on picnicking in your backyard, keep this pitcher filled with your favorite summertime drink nearby for easy refilling. It's simple in style, but it's sure to get the job done. Plus, its dainty, waved rim is such a thoughtful detail that makes this pitcher all the more elegant for summer serving.
This light green drink glass is a chic choice for your picnic. Get a few, stack them in your basket, and bring them with you as you set up your picnic scene outside. Its soft green color is a classic choice that'll make your outdoor meal look so charming.
A rattan bowl might not be the first thing on your picnic list, but if you want to make the picnic a stylish affair, then consider it a must. Line it with one of Joanna's gingham napkins and fill it with bread slices or cookies. It's a thoughtful touch that'll elevate the scene, and trust us, it won't go unnoticed.
Make your picnic as comfortable as can be by adding a few throw pillows to the scene. This printed pillow taps into Joanna Gaines' signature vintage-inspired aesthetic, and it can enhance your picnic with its charming, elegant flair. Its cover is removable and machine washable, so don't worry about using it outdoors.
Though technically meant for ice cream, this bowl is the perfect picnic accessory. It's small, which means it'll easily fit in your picnic basket without taking up too much room. It's perfect for serving snacks, salads, or any other picnic meals. And aside from this charming blue color, it also comes in green and white.
Joanna Gaines' picnic collection can help you create a picnic scene that feels straight out of a storybook – not overly fussy, but calm, considered, and comforting. And if you want to add more chic pieces to your outdoor hosting setup, we know just where you should buy outdoor-friendly tableware and outdoor glassware too.
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