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It’s Picnic Season, let’s do it in style
By Sarah Norris | November, 2021
Theres no doubt that the word ‘picnic’ has come out of our mouths more times in the past month than we’d care to admit. It’s the hot topic of the month and frankly we’re here for it. Checkered blankets, natty wines and flat lay shots of cheese and sourdough breads. Lay it all on us. We’ve put together a list of picnic essentials to make sure your next outting looks like a French Rivera setting.
Bar Celeste Picnic Menu
Bar Celeste win the award for making-a-shitty-pandemic-situation-WORK. Is there anything these guys can’t do completely and utterly right? Every time a pandemic strikes, the pull up their sleeves, pen to the drawing board and come up with an idea that floors us all. First Cantina, now their dreamy picnic menus.
With new menu’s each week, theres no doubt theres something for everyone. Each weekly picnic include oysters, bread, a bottle of wine and changing seasonal dishes, as well as a complimentary tote bag for $170. We’d order for the tote bag itself.
Order your picnic menu here. (Auckland Residence only)
Napoleon Goods
Chilly bins, eskies, cool boxes, what ever you call it, they’re a crucial part of any hot summers day out. Imperative for keeping the drinks cool and the ants out. Napoleon goods have taken the classic chilly bin and revamped it, making your next picnic utterly chic . Forgo that hefty lump of a chilly bin you now one and grab a Napoleon. The colours are soft pastel tones and they’ve even got a line of mini chillys for easy transporting.
You can find them online at Napoleon Goods or a few selected retailers around Aotearoa. Get in quick as these babies are only available over the summer months!
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Taatahi Merchants ‘Beach Umbrella’
What we love most about these beach umbrellas is that they’ve been designed with the environment in mind. Using materials and processes that are better for the earth, they come with a guanentee that you’ll be looking after our Mother. Made from recycled plastic bottles, it’s a winner for us.
Find them online at Taahati Merchants (RRP $189)
Note: They’ve got a ‘Seconds’ range which are discounted due to small interior marks. We are huge fans of this as it shines light on an industry that strives for perfection. Rather than discarding, Taahati are opting for the unique. Circular design and transparency will pave the future of consumerism. Big kudos!
Nest Journal | Picnic Session
We’ve curated a special playlist just for your slow and slightly boozy picnic session. Highly recommend turning up and tuning out to this one. Think French Rivera meet Grey Lynn Park.
Track favourtie: Canopée (best played with a glass of natty wine in hand)