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<\/a>Photo: alex lang\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nWhat pairs better than wine and cheese? Wine, cheese and the great outdoors. To reach peak picnic, ready your basket with these nine outdoor dining accessories. Just don\u2019t forget to pack the pinot!<\/span><\/p>\n Trade in your traditional wicker basket for something with personality. This vintage-inspired picnic basket is woven with bamboo strips. It features a flip-top lid, twin carrying handles and plenty of storage space.<\/span><\/p>\n A picnic blanket with a carrying strap is a small luxury you didn\u2019t know you needed. This throw from Cotton On boasts nautical motifs and feels as soft as your favorite worn-in sweatshirt.<\/span><\/p>\n This one is for all you spill-prone winos out there. These insulated tumblers hold 10 ounces of wine and feature drink-through lids to keep the bugs out.<\/span><\/p>\n Leave your marble cutting board at home and opt for something lightweight, like this striped bamboo model. <\/span><\/p>\n Melamine is a must-have for outdoor dining, as it won\u2019t chip or crack. These \u2018tidbit\u2019 plates by Kate Spade are the perfect size for shared dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to lug around clunky cutlery? Give these eco-friendly wood sets a try. They\u2019re surprisingly durable and stamped with playful patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re going to cut the cheese, you might as well do it properly. This set of stainless steel tools was designed to slice soft and hard cheeses. The matte black handles reflect a modern, minimal design.<\/span><\/p>\n Invite ants to the picnic \u2014\u00a0embroidered ants that is. This set of four linen cocktails napkins will add a bit of whimsy to your outdoor dining experience. <\/span><\/p>\n To avoid opening a bottle of wine with a shoe, wire hanger or serrated knife, it\u2019s best to have a high-quality corkscrew on hand. This stainless steel model from Le Creuset is easy to use and will hold up to wear and tear.<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to pack the pinot!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":151217,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11269],"tags":[],"coauthors":[8647],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Bamboo picnic basket from <\/b>World Market<\/b><\/a>, $49.99<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: worldmarket.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n2. Lounge around throw blanket from <\/b>Cotton On<\/b><\/a>, $40<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo:\u00a0cottonon.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n3. Wine tumbler from <\/b>Amazon<\/b><\/a>, $11<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: amazon.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n4. Bamboo cutting board from <\/b>Waiting on Martha<\/b><\/a>, $35<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo:\u00a0shopwaitingonmartha.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n5. Tidbit plates by Kate Spade from <\/b>Bed, Bath & Beyond<\/b><\/a>, $29.99<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo:\u00a0bedbathandbeyond.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n6. Wood cutlery set from <\/b>Amazon<\/b><\/a>, $7.99<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: amazon.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n7. Cheese knife set from <\/b>CB2<\/b><\/a>, $12.99<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: cb2.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n8. Cocktail napkin set from <\/b>Waiting on Martha<\/b><\/a>, $52<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: shopwaitingonmartha.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n9. Wine opener by Le Creuset from <\/b>AllModern<\/b><\/a>, $21.97<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: allmodern.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n