What's better than a picnic on the beach?! While on a recent trip to Tybee Island, Georgia, my blogger bestie Heidi from Parties for Pennies and I decided to throw a picnic, each in our own style. Heidi's is BEAUTIFUL! Be sure to stop by to see how she dishes out a beautiful yet functional setup! For me, when it comes to the beach it's all about ease. Bring a colorful blanket that's big enough for two (or four) and also doubles as the perfect sunbathing spot.
A Seabag beach tote and a vintage picnic basket are my favorite beach go-tos. When it comes to picnic food, I'm a sucker for a local sandwich, chips, sparkling water and an apple.
Sandwiches are wrapped in parchment paper that doubles as a place-mat and chips are stored in a brown paper bag. Bring along some utensils, I prefer wooden ones. And for a napkin, choose cloth over paper. Not only do cloth napkins not fly away as easily, but they come in very handy for sandy hands!
Helpful tip ~ eat like the locals! I stopped by the Tybee Market IGA to pick up a fresh deli sandwich and asked for a local favorite ~ I was told the mini cheese pie was a must.
Another picnic staple of mine is salt & pepper! Who says you can't add seasoning at the beach? These mini salt & pepper shakers have come in quite handy and are the perfect size to include in a picnic basket. But above all else, be sure to watch for unwanted guests:
Here's a sneak peak at Heidi's beautiful layout:
Be sure to see more of hers here! And don't forget to enter her giveaway!