How to make pretty picnics

For my birthday, I asked for a picnic basket, and we have already been out in the sunshine making good use of my present. In the summer holidays my 4 year old niece is coming to stay, and I can't wait to create some pretty pink picnics. She is quite the picnic connoisseur, and is often seen setting one up on the living room floor. Therefore I'm going to have to pull something out of the bag to make it special.

1. Pink hearts melamine plate by Emma Bridgewater.

2. Linen sprig acrylic tumbler by Cath Kidston.

3. Linen sprig melamine bowl by Cath Kidston.

4. Linen sprig acrylic wine glass by Cath Kidston.

5. Children's melamine tea set by Emma Bridgewater,

6. Pink hearts melamine bowl by Emma Bridgewater.

7. Pink Tweed Dress by Oasis.

8. Linen sprig plate by Cath Kidston.

9. Linen sprig melamine stacking mug by Cath Kidston.

10. Butterfly bunting by Laura Ashley.

11. Pink rose girl's dress by JoJo Maman Bebe.

1. Polka dot dress by Mod Cloth.

2. Provencal rose bowl by Cath Kidston.

3. Picnic basket by Next.

4, Rose earrings by Mod Cloth.

5, Provencal rose flask by Cath Kidston.

6. Melamine 3 tier cake stand by Laura Ashley.

7. Pink gingham dress from JoJo Maman Bebe.

8. Provencal rose bowl from Cath Kidston.

9. Provencal rose beaker by Cath Kidston

10. Floral tea set by Argos.

I'm planning on utilising my masses of pretty pink material, lace and ribbons that my husband berates me for buying. I also have flower garlands and fairy lights for in the trees. I'm hoping to get some butterflies and fairies to hide around. This would make a great idea for a little girl's birthday party. You could pick their favourite park and organise treasure hunts and games without worrying about them smashing into your furniture or trampling your flowerbeds. 

Baby Boy Breton Summer Style

When our baby boy arrived we were inundated with baby clothes, so I haven't really been able to justify buying much. With most of the clothes being newborn or 0-3 months, however, I can start shopping for some 3-6 months summer clothes. My son survived his first trip to Meadowhall, and he did a lot better than his Daddy does, with minimal fussing and no tears. I love nautical and Breton style clothing and often wear this myself. We may be in danger of matching, which isn't something that I mind, but my son may be horrified looking back. Having said that, he really needs to be prepared to be embarrassed by his Mummy.

1. Navy stripe polo shirt from Next.

2. Reversible zip-up jacket from JoJo Maman Bebe.

3. Stripe poloshirt bodysuit from JoJo Maman Bebe.

4. Red chinos from Next.

5. Twill pull ups from JoJo Maman Bebe.

6. Nautical Breton sailor top from JoJo Maman Bebe.

7. Striped polo shortie from The White Company.

8. Twill sun hat from JoJo Maman Bebe.

1. Baby anchor tank top from The White Company.

2. Ticking stripe short from Monsoon.

3. Stripe polo from Next.

4. Twill sun hat from JoJo Maman Bebe.

5. Baby sunglasses from JoJo Maman Bebe.

6. Navy linen shorts from Monsoon.

7. Stripe top from The White Company.

8. Nautical Stripe Dungarees from JoJo Maman Bebe.

9. Stripe polo shirt from Next.