Summertime is Picnic time. Today I am reposting a blog I wrote six years ago, celebrating picnics. I’ve thrown a few new images in the hamper.

Feodor Rojankovsky
In 1809 John Roscoe published The Butterfly’s Birthday which included the following advice (still good today):
Beautiful summer days are meant for pleasure.
Find someplace comfortable to spend an afternoon.

Rudolf Mates: A Forest Story
Spread out your picnic.

August Picnic by Julie Paschkis
Picnics can be small.
Or big.

Faith Ringgold quilt: Church Picnic
You never know who might show up.
Don’t bring too much.
If you bring raspberry tarts, make sure there are enough for everyone.
Picnic food doesn’t need to be elaborate.
Sometimes you are the picnic.

Yuri Vasnetsov
A bonfire is the best way to end a summer evening.
I hope you are having fun summer days filled with excursions and picnics. If you have ideas for the perfect food or book to bring on a picnic, please comment.