Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you are looking for a fun and unconventional way to spend it with your other half, why not consider a romantic picnic at the park, in your garden or even on the balcony? Create the perfect picnic scene for less money than eating out at a fancy restaurant. If you’ve ever held a picnic party, tell us what made it a success; we always love from you!
Meanwhile, here’s what I bought from the US and read on for tips on how to pull off a romantic and luxuriously casual picnic for two:
ShopandBox @DearChar’s Picks:
- Spring Awakening, Compartes Chocolates, USD9.95, + Add To Wishlist
- Let Them Eat Cake Bar, Compartes Chocolates, USD9.95, + Add To Wishlist
Chocolate is well known for being an aphrodisiac and makes a great addition to your Valentine’s Day picnic spread. Known as the dessert darling of Los Angeles, Compartes makes one-of-a-kind chocolates with vibrant colors, modern patterns and painstakingly-placed sugar crystals and nuts. Spoil your other half with their signature truffles or chocolate bars with unique flavours like Spring Awakening, Let Them Eat Cake, Strawberry Champagne, and California Love Salted Pretzel! - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life, by Mark Manson, USD14.99, + Add To Wishlist
A V-day gift can be anything you want and I’ve decided to go with a book. Neil Gaiman put it best when he said, “Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them. And it’s much cheaper to buy somebody a book than it is to buy them the whole world!” Mark Manson’s bestselling book is highly reviewed and comes across as a substantial read for anyone who wants to address practical concerns along the quest to achieving a balanced life. - Outdoor Picnic Blanket, Picnic At Ascot, USD20.70, + Add To Wishlist
This polyester fleece picnic blanket is comfortable to sit on, lightweight, and foldable to a compact size for easy transporting. The waterproof backing also prevents damp ground from penetrating the blanket. - ‘Catalina’ Picnic Basket, Picnic Time, USD50, + Add To Wishlist
This handwoven wicker basket inspired by vintage British style comes with 2 porcelain plates 7″, 2 ceramic mugs, 5 oz., 2 half-tang forks, 2 half-tang knives, 2 half-tang spoons, 1 stainless steel corkscrew, and 1 set of salt and pepper shakers. Basically all the amenities you need for a fully stocked picnic for two! - Creative Converting Lunch Plate, Creative Converting, USD3.270, + Add To Wishlist
Use Coral paper plates to further help to set the mood for a romantic picnic. - Sending You My Love Valentine’s Card, Rifle Paper Co., USD13.99, + Add To Wishlist
Complete your gift with a personalised note on the cutest Valentine’s Day card. More variations here. - String Fairy Lights, Oak Leaf, USD6.99, + Add To Wishlist
Add a cute touch to any picnic scene by wrapping fairy lights around trees or placing them in a jar.
Some additional tips that might come in handy
- For the spread, choose items which are easy to transport and can be prepared ahead of time. Ideal Valentine’s Day food items for a picnic are French bread, cheeses, antipasto, pate and salads.
- Champagne and Moscato adds a fancy touch to any romantic picnic.
- If the weather gets cold you can pack a comfy picnic blanket with a scatter cushion or two
- Not a fan of the outdoors? Have the picnic indoors in your living room instead.
- Don’t forget to bring along wet wipes and bin bags for easy clean up. Picnics can be messy!
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