Description
“Bring the blue blanket,” Hélène called from the gate, “and don’t forget the good knife this time.” Théo had already packed it, along with a baguette, a wedge of cheese and two plates that had never matched. They walked out past the orchard to the spot by the stream where the grass grows long, and for an afternoon the whole world shrank to the size of a checked cloth and a shared glass. Neither of them noticed the clouds gathering until the first fat drops fell, and they ran home laughing with the basket bumping between them.
This little picnic captures exactly that kind of unhurried afternoon. It is a sweet choice for an anniversary, a wedding shower or a Valentine’s morning, and it looks lovely set on a nightstand or a writing desk where it can remind two people of their own favorite day outdoors. A newly engaged pair would smile at it, too. Its compact size means it never crowds a shelf, yet it always draws a second glance.
The details
- A picnic arranged for two, scaled down to palm size
- Miniature plates and utensils painted into the scene
- Compact enough for a desk, a nightstand or a narrow shelf
- A Limoges, France creation, its tiny dishes painted by hand
- A romantic keepsake for couples and anniversary celebrations
Give it with a promise of a real picnic once the weather turns warm.
