Alfresco A-list: kit for picnics
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Acrylic jug by Club Matters, £40
![A colorful glass pitcher with a vibrant lime green body and an amethyst purple handle, designed with a wide opening and a smooth finish](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fce555036-fbfd-4282-be07-e0d3752d1ce9.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
A vibrant addition to the guest list. Six colourways available. clubmatters.com
Sandalwood incense cones by Earl of East, £18
![A silver container marked ‘Earl of East’ with the text ‘Sandalwood Incense Cones’ beside three cone-shaped incense pieces](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fc822104f-796a-4d17-bd79-c9a2f15e7552.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
Incense cones that keep away uninvited mosquitoes. earlofeast.com
Pena beach towel by Torres Novas, £59.99
![A colorful beach towel with wide vertical stripes in blue and yellow, and a corner folded to reveal a red and yellow geometric pattern on the reverse side](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Ff12f0513-7148-4e6a-a2a0-cd7eb7020423.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
A reversible design with four colour combinations available. torresnovas.co.uk
Willow basket by Sorbet Living, £65
![A handwoven wicker basket with a thick handle, designed with a wide bottom and tapering towards the top in a natural brown hue](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fb749c34c-7ad5-41fe-8e59-609027fdacba.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
For all the essentials. Handmade in West Sussex. sorbetliving.com
Leather boules set by Noble Macmillan, £260
![An open blue leather box with a yellow lining, displaying a set of six wooden boules with green stripes and a single pink ball](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F06bbb797-8d39-495b-b906-71de0c3c9dfa.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
Handmade in Andalusia with a blue calfskin leather case. abask.com
Sorrento Citrus picnic rug by The Somewhere Co., $112
![A rolled-up picnic blanket with a blue and white checkered pattern featuring colorful fruit designs, secured with brown leather straps and a carrying handle](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F77a13e13-5355-43b2-8cd9-22853e2c271c.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
Featuring a print by artist Eliza Koch. Vegan leather carry strap included. thesomewhereco.com
Silicone wine glass set by Porter Green, £35 per set of 2
![Two peach-colored silicone wine glasses, one standing upright and the other lying on its side, with a soft matte finish](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F7292fdb0-b73d-4ff5-9d8e-7441878e5777.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
Lightweight with matching tumblers available, in three colourways. domesticsciencehome.co.uk
The Connolly picnic basket by Connolly, £5,000
![A tall woven wicker picnic basket with a green leather strap and handle, featuring a latch closure and a sturdy rectangular shape](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F21b0ed4f-69ce-40e7-a5ac-5c654a5766dc.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
![Open view of wicker basket showing strapped in accessories and drawer for bottle of wine](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2Fe88cc8e6-759c-472c-9f59-5fd21bb55591.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
Handmade in France with accessories such as espresso cups by Gilles and Boissier. connollyengland.com
Lost and Found cushion by Village London, £170
![A square decorative pillow featuring a green and white geometric pattern with horizontal stripes and alternating green and white blocks](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F1de0945b-04c1-42a4-aedd-76e6556456f3.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
Using a Christopher Farr outdoor fabric designed by Kit Kemp. villagelondon.co
Loop bottle by Joseph Joseph, £25
![Water bottle in a soft green color, made of stainless steel with a vacuum insulated design and a loop handle lid](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F95ae22b3-996a-48e2-8d8d-71d21b568905.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
A vacuum insulated bottle to keep drinks hot for up to 12 hours or cold for up to 24 hours. josephjoseph.com
Melamine dinner plate by Guzzini, £10
![A blue and white melamine plate with a detailed floral design in the center and ornate patterns along the edges](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F85c577a6-3a97-48e7-b021-914b5a80b76e.png?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1)
Inspired by traditional Italian ceramics, this melamine plate brings the pizzazz. johnlewis.com
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