Right now we are looking to spend as much time outside as possible and that means long evenings in the garden, sunny walks in the morning and afternoons in the park catching up with friends and indulging in picky bits. And when it comes to our picnics, we take it seriously with our set-up, and Primark currently has the ideal picnic blanket for sunny afternoons.
The sage green picnic blanket is just £8 and comes in summer's trending print - gingham. The soft grid like pattern adds interest to any textile you use it in and in this blanket combines a light sage green with a darker emerald green to create a richer look.
It's also quilted which means it will be more comfy to sit and relax on, ideal for when you're just lounging around reading a book, or sipping on tinnies with your friends.
The blanket is easy to foldaway thanks to the velcro attachments and handle, so you can carry it easily to and from the park or beach, with no worry about it getting all tangled up in a bundle.
See the blanket here:
The blanket has a black polyester underside so if you get any mud or dirt on it, it's easy to wipe clean. However, you can also pop it in the washing machine for any real big picnic related messes (read: wine spills).
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If you're looking for a more colourful option, Primark also sell two more varieties of the carry handle picnic blanket.
There's a pink and green tropical design, and a pastel stripe pattern design one too, which instantly makes us think of ice cream shades.
And while you're in Primark why not pick up a cooler bag for just £4 to transport all manner of snacks. We're thinking olives, hummus and cheese.
Now, who is ready for a picnic?
Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK’s Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer. She covers everything from TV and film, to the latest celebrity news. She also writes across our work/life section regularly creating quizzes, covering exciting new food releases and sharing the latest interior must-haves. In her role she’s interviewed everyone from Margot Robbie to Niall Horan, and her work has appeared on an episode of The Kardashians. After completing a degree in English at the University of Exeter, Lydia moved into fashion journalism, writing for the Daily Express, before working as Features Editor at The Tab, where she spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and Talk Radio. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Gilmore Girls and 00s teen movies, and in her free time can be found with a margarita in hand watching the Real Housewives on repeat. Find her on LinkedIn.
