1950's Style Picnic Basket

 I went to World Market today to purchase another counter stool for my kitchen (we are functioning and 90% done!)  While I was there, I found this adorable metal plaid picnic basket, which first became popular in the 1950's.  Perfect because I love picnics and because the Fourth of July is just around the corner!

While we all celebrate the Fourth of July, don't forget that July is National Picnic Month, too!

 The Fourth of July is the biggest holiday here on the lake!  We pack a picnic and sit with thousands of other boaters in the middle of Lake Wylie to watch the fireworks display from different counties.  This is serious business- our red, white & blue!

 I love these paper food trays from World Market; perfect for hamburgers or BBQ.

 These striped French Fry Liners; also from World Market, can be used to hold hot dogs, popcorn, corn dogs, Popsicles or other snacks, too.  The 2-tiered Tiffin box is great to hold pasta and fruit salad.  Who says the 'blue' has to be navy?  It is available in green, too.

I found these gingham melamine plates for our picnic in the dollar section at Michael's.

 Prefer paper products for your picnic?  These nautical plates and napkins came from the dollar section at Michael's, too!

 This mid-century metal picnic basket costs...

...only $14.99.



I saw this striped metal water tank dispenser at the store, as well.  So many of you wrote to inquire about my red beverage dispenser (Great Outdoors Birthday Party) purchased from World Market a few years ago. I always check, but they haven't carried one just like it for awhile.  This one is cute and cost around $30.

I hope you all have a great week!  Slowly, we are returning to normal...although, I am told 'Normal' is just a setting on my washing machine!  The kitchen is almost done and I have cooked many wonderful recipes from Pinterest!  I'll share with you soon (hopefully!)


The white napkins are dish towels from IKEA and the red and white flatware set came from Homegoods a few years ago.  The denim blue napkin came from the Country Living set at K-Mart.

As always, thanks for stopping by!