Host the perfect summer picnic using these outdoor entertaining essentials, recipes and party ideas.

Picnic tabletop decor: The perfect tablecloth
Enjoy a fun summer picnic with these handy tablecloth suggestions to add a touch of beauty to burgers and fries.


Sweet summer dessert recipes
Choose one of these delicious summer desserts to cool you down on a hot summer day.


Drink recipe: Pink summer sangria
Sit back and relax this summer with a refreshing glass of pink summer sangria.



Barbecue picnic chicken
This barbecue chicken is packed with herbs and spices and is perfect for any outdoor party.


Picnic perfect recipes
Enjoy a delicious meal outdoors with these picnic perfect recipes!



10 refreshing summer recipes
Welcome the coming of warm weather with these delicious summer recipes.



Sensational summer wine and cocktails
Enjoy our wonderful selection of summer wine and cocktail recipes that are sure to help you relax and beat the heat.


Ultimate summer entertaining guide
Our summer entertaining guide has all you need to have your backyard bash or starlit dinner running smoothly.


10 outdoor entertaining essentials
Create the ideal warm weather spread with these 10 captivating outdoor entertaining essentials.


Great outdoor entertaining tips
Stressing out about your next outdoor party? Ease your entertaining angst with these helpful planning tips.


Out-to-lunch picnic ideas
Create a picnic-as-you-go with an intrepid spirit, vintage finds and the best fresh food.



Picnic essentials
Plan the perfect picnic with these outdoor eating essentials.



Top 10 summer drinks
Cool down on a hot day with this summer's tastiest thirst-quenchers.




10 things to do in June
Let yourself be lazy this summer by preparing your home in advance.



10 things to do in July
Mid-summer never felt so hot with these fresh ideas for your home!



10 things to do in August
Don't fret, you still have one more month of summer! Make the most of it with these simple suggestions.


Project: Picnic basket
Take the comforts of your own dining table outside with this stylish, attractive and easy-to-make picnic basket.


Lead photography by Edward Pond