It’s nearly June, which means it’s nearly picnic season. Here are a few essentials to get you started.
Warm fuzzy
Summer nights in Chicago can get chilly. Snuggle up with a stylish fleece. $29.50-$34.50 at Land’s End stores and landsend.com
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Afternoon delight
Who says napkins have to be white and boring?
$4.95 at CB2 stores and cb2.com
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Throw down
A heavy duty JJ Cole blanket keeps clothes from getting soiled or damp, plus its lining wipes clean easily. $29.95 at amazon.com
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In the bag
Talk about instant seating.Check out Crate and Barrel’s “Table in a Bag.” $39.95 at Crate and Barrel stores and crateandbarrel.com
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Basket service
No picnic is complete without a basket. We like this classic. $64.99 at Target stores and target.com
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Color me bad
Not a fan of sitting on the ground? IKEA has you covered with these colorful and comfy cushions.
$19.99 at IKEA and ikea.com
