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Antique English Picnic & Games Chest for $34,500

Filed under: Decor

A stunning expanding English mahogany picnic chest and games table is being offered for sale by M.S. Rau Antiques of New Orleans for $34,500. The exquisite piece, made circa 1920, resembles a simple wooden trunk at first glance; with its four legs unfolded however, the top and sides open out to reveal a complete luncheon service for eight, including Sheffield silverplate utensils, bone-handled cutlery, plates and saucers, cups and glasses, kettles and burners for hot water and soup, single and stacked enamel containers, wicker-wrapped glass bottles, ceramic butter pots, silver plated tins, a corkscrew and matchbox.

When the meal is over, the table folds and unfolds again, transforming into a felt-topped card table, perfect for a game with the deck of playing cards which are also included in the fitted compartments. No doubt designed for a wealthy British army officer or aristocrat on safari who wished to sacrifice none of the comforts of home, the impressive example of British Colonial campaign furniture would have been custom crafted to the owner's specifications and transported about by a retinue of servants – the brass fittings highly polished, of course.

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Vintage 1905 Rolls-Royce Picnic Case for $14,800

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Last summer my colleague Noah Joseph wrote about the bespoke Rolls-Royce picnic set designed for the new Phantom, which harks back to the golden age of motoring. Now an original version – designed for a Rolls-Royce owner back in 1905 – is being offered for sale. The perfectly preserved case was made to double as a footrest in the passenger compartment. It contains a picnic service for four, ingeniously designed to accommodate sandwiches, tea, coffee and cocktails. Tucked into the lid are two leather-wrapped stainless steel thermoses, four dishes with recesses for teacups, a matchbox, and utensils including forks, mustard and butter spoons and bone-handled knives from Joseph Fenton & Sons of Sheffield. The case's bottom holds two glass bottles wrapped in wicker for water or wine, two flasks with fitted metal cups, an enameled container, a kettle and burner, four teacups, four smaller glass bottles, ceramic mustard and butter pots, salt and pepper jars and a small tin. M.S. Rau antiques of New Orleans is offering the piece of classic automotive history for sale at $14,800.

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Gallery: Vintage Rolls-Royce Picnic Case

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Anya Hindmarch Junie Canvas Bow Tote, Handbag of the Day

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

The Anya Hindmarch Junie Canvas Bow Tote is adorable. Just look at it.

This friendly design is so smart and sweet, it calls forth images of Mary Tyler Moore skipping around her Minneapolis apartment, wondering if Rhoda's coming for a visit. We love the way the smattering of eyelets feminizes this durable canvas, we love the cute, almost nautical rope handle, and the signature bow basically seals the deal. This is one great tote bag.

The bag is 18"W X 12"H X 7½"D and features a practical brown cotton interior with pockets and a pen slot. You could use this for shopping or as a mom bag, or even for an overnight if you pack carefully. Personally, I'd use it for a picnic basket. I'd even buy a blanket to match.

The Anya Hindmarch Junie Canvas Bow Tote is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $495.00.

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Rolls-Royce Custom Luggage & Picnic Set For $30,000 - In The Flesh

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Luxury Cars & Autos

We covered the custom Rolls-Royce picnic set previously here as part of Rolls-Royce's new Bespoke Program. The Bespoke Program allows Rolls-Royce customers further access to customization features on the cars, as well as a series of accessories. I met with Rolls-Royce at car festivities for 2010 at Pebble Beach for some hands-on with the new picnic and luggage set along with some addition information. My first question was "who is making this stuff for Rolls?" According to the spokesperson - no one is. Roll Royce is making it all themselves at their special wood and leather shop. I thought that was pretty cool. Would have been pretty easy to go to a custom maker of such stuff and ask them to put the Rolls Royce name on it.

The luggage set is beautiful. Retro in design (what, no shoulder strap?), it features very soft leather and serious looking zippers! No plastic here, "luxury hate plastic!" The picnic set is too nice to actually use. Unless you travel with a caravan that will delicately clean it for you after each use. All the silverware is polished like a brand new wedding ring, while the glasses are crystal. If only I ate this well at home! The picnic case looks as though it weighs a ton, but owners will likely have spare people form their palanquin carrying team to move it to their picnic spot. Or maybe you can say "tailgate Rolls Royce style!"

Together, the set is said to cost about $30,000, of course with varying prices as this is the "Bespoke Program." Makes a great addition to your new Drophead Coupe.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com

Gallery: Rolls Royce Luggage and Picnic set

Tags: 2010, bespoke, car, luggage, pebble beach, picnic, rolls-royce

The Basics of Planning a Picnic

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

t's still a little early to be planning a picnic here in the Midwest but thinking about what I want to do once the snow clears helps me deal with cabin fever, plus the eventual picnic (when it does happen) will be all the better for the advanced notice. It's been years since I've been on a full-fledged picnic -- basket, blanket and all -- so I thought it wise to do a little research and compiled this list for making sure everything goes perfectly.

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Half the fun of a picnic is derived from relaxing and throwing down a blanket to eat somewhere unusual and different. Consider the person or group you'll be picnicking with and choose somewhere they'll enjoy, whether it's a park for the kids to play in or a scenic vista as a setting for romance. Check out this website for help finding a recommended location near you.

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Nuance Tablecloth Clips

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Dining

Few things say 'summer' more than a picnic outside with goodies like fresh watermelon and grilled sweet corn, but few things can ruin that fun faster than a gust of wind blowing the tablecloth up, over, and off -- taking with it any unfortunately placed beverages and paper plates. But you can avoid that whole nasty scenario with these very simple but really pretty looking tablecloth clips from Nuance. Made of stainless steel they'll fit right in with all kinds of decor and tablecloth patterns, and keep your fun summer meal from turning into a disaster story. Set of 4 clips for $98.

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Dean & Deluca Lobster Rolls Only A Day Away

by Tracy Chait (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

This summer, Dean & Deluca is sending its customers Maine-caught lobster in one of two rolls: light mayo, lemon and celery or mayo and tarragon. This lobster is prime to eat right now, weeks before shedder season when lobsters molt, meaning soft shells and wimpy meat. As far as fresh lobster goes, it's reasonably priced at $135 for eight rolls (plus $35 for mandatory next day shipping). If no decadent picnics are in your future, at least get on the Dean & Deluca mailing list. Because a full-page spread of plump lobster is kind of like foodie Playboy.

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The Carlton Picnic In The Park Package

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Summer can be a great time to visit Manhattan because it's a lot less crowded. The Carlton on Madison Avenue has teamed up with Country, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian's Michelin-rated restaurant to provide guests with a picnic basket to take to one of the city's many parks. The old-fashioned picnic basket includes treats such as rosemary flat bread, tarragon and thyme potato salad, green Muscat grapes, smokehouse almonds, tomato haricot vert salad, cold fried chicken, tuna ciabatta with eggplant caviar and roasted peppers, white truffle lollipops and dark chocolate bark with pistachios, a bottle of wine and two bottled waters. The package includes a night at the hotel ( $499 per night for a Deluxe Room are based on double occupancy) and a welcome amenity of sunscreen and an assortment of magazines and a Continental breakfast for two at The Café at Country. The package is available on weekends though the end of August.

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Heath Ceramics Summer Collection

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

Heath Ceramics' newest seasonal collection features an upscale picnic bag that comes with a caddy and two three-piece place settings, plus features a wine slot and and a pocket for linens and flatware. The bag is multi-purpose and is "made to last a lifetime (just like your Heathware), from industrial materials," by designer/maker S. Stein in Santa Fe, N.M. Available April 1-October 1, picnic set, $548; bag alone, $348. Comes in persimmon (shown) and olive (see gallery).

The collection also offers a variety of pieces that don't look especially summery (the colors are more fall-like) but are nice enough to use all year, indoors or out. They are: two styles of bowl, a bud vase, a bud vase set, a bulb vase, two single-stem vases, a vase set with all three kinds, and a two- or four-cup set. See the gallery for a few photos of these simple, lovely pieces.

Via Food & Wine.

Gallery: Heath Ceramics Summer Collection

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Poacher Picnic Bag Set by Dunhill

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

Think "luxury picnic set" and what kinds of things come to mind? A buffed buffalo leather picnic bag? Sure. Napkins, plates, and cutlery? Of course. A game of Twister complete with big inflatable dice? Why not!

It's the Poacher Picnic Bag Set by Dunhill and it totally comes with all those things, although the Twister game is what makes this set so unique and fun (literally!). The great part, though, is that when you're not in the mood (or seriously trying to be comfortable and eat) the game is printed on a wool blanket that can be reversed for a much more classic picnic vibe. $1385

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Dream Picnic Ideas from the World's Top Chefs

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Luxury Travel & Hotels

When you think of a picnic you probably picture simple food like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with a basket of fruit in a park somewhere, but that's not what comes to mind when you ask some of the world's top chefs. From locations as normal as a park in Brooklyn to as fun as a hot air balloon miles above the world, and food tastes covering everything from fried chicken to oysters, you can find it all on this list of top chef's dream picnics.

What's your dream picnic? Reading this list I don't think I could choose!

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Picnic With Moet & Chandon

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Handbags, Wine

There is something about Champagne that makes designers giddy. Fashion Week Daily reports that Moët & Chandon has commissioned illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve to create a limited edition metallic gold leather tote. The bag has a pink lining and comes with the necessary supplies for a picnic in the park including a magnum of Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial, four tulip flutes, and two lacquered picnic boxes that feature delectable treats created by the executive chef of Fred's at Barneys New York. The Champagne-friendly snacks match the pink drink with mini lobster wraps, salmon mousse, pink chocolate-dipped strawberries and pink truffles on order. The package costs $1,500 at Barneys New York.

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Red Envelope Steady Sticks

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Spirits, Garden

With warm weather comes picnics, outdoor barbeques and days at the beach. And who doesn't love to eat and drink with friends while you soak up fun under the sun? Or is it soak up the sun while having fun? Regardless, while you are out be sure not to spill your drink, or better yet the bottle of spirits, by using Red Envelope's Steady Sticks. Made of rust-resistant stainless steel, you get four holders for your wine glasses and the fifth holder is for your wine bottle. The heavy-gauge allows it to be embedded in a grassy patch or at the beach. At this price ($30) you could buy multiple sets to accommodate all your guests.

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Inverness Picnic Table

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Garden

It's hard to resist the look of a high-quality picnic table, especially if your family was the type to venture out for some backyard/weekend grilling with friends and family as you were growing up. The image inspires the feeling of comfort that comes from good food and family, as well as just the "right" amount of rusticity (by which we mean "not too much"). The Inverness Picnic Table has a round design with four individual attached stool-top seats. The tabletop is made from a genuine wagon wheel and has been hand-finished to a deep, smooth gloss. It measures 87" in diameter (including seats). Price: $1,250.

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Carnival Midnight Picnic Basket

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Picnics are supposed to take place on warm spring or summer days, when you can relax in the shade and escape from the sun's rays. The Carnival Midnight Picnic Basket looks like it's meant to be used at night, though. The basket includes 4 plates, insulated food and bottle coolers, stainless steel cutlery and glasses for four, a glass serving tray, napkins and a corkscrew. Every piece, including the basket itself, is in a shade of grey or black, making it a good choice for a midnight snack or taking to an outdoor show, where you don't want your dishes catching the lights and distracting those around you. Price: $109.95 (sale).

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