Turning 30 can feel like waking up in a time warp. One minute you're making microwave dinners in your college apartment, the next you're Googling "elegant party themes" with a glass of wine in hand....
30th Birthday Ideas
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Picnic Makers Journal
Curated stories, guides & inspiration for unforgettable outdoor moments
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Luxury Spas in LA: 7 Must-Try Spots
Los Angeles runs on sunshine, stardom, and people doing yoga where yoga probably should not happen. In a city of this high energy, finding a quiet moment feels less like a luxury and more like a...
15+ Best Malibu Picnic Spots
Ask any Malibu locals, and they’ll say the same. The best moments here happen on a soft blanket with salty wind in your hair. Malibu has a way of slowing everything down. Of making a simple...
10+1 Outdoor Team Building Ideas
Would you agree? Work and life are tangled so tightly now that your calendar probably knows you better than your closest friends. That might explain why 70% of global businesses are stepping outside...
60th Birthday Party Ideas
Turning 60 marks a life full of experiences, lessons, and milestones worth celebrating. It is a meaningful age that calls for a party as unique as the person being honored. This list of 60th...
Top Picnic Games That Never Get Old
Picnic games are the perfect way to add fun and excitement to outdoor gatherings. We've prepared a list of the best picnic games for everyone: kids, couples, and large groups of friends alike. These...
15 Malibu Date Ideas
Sometimes, I wonder what it would be like to live inside a perfect day. The kind where the sun kisses your skin, the playlist hits just right, and somehow, every hour is magic. My daydreaming always...
Malibu Birthday Ideas
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉 Malibu doesn’t overdo it. It doesn’t need to be for a birthday. You get all the magic without having to plan a full production. The goal is to make it feel special without trying...
8 Best Picnic Spots in Orange County, CA
Orange County, in sunny Southern California, is home to some of the nation's most picturesque and inviting picnic spots. Many of these from our list are featured in our roundup of the best LA and...
Top Picks for Picnic & Party Essentials
We review only the products we use or would use in our own luxury setups
Best Kids Picnic Tables
Today, we have a variety of the top kids' picnic tables. As creators of luxury pop-up picnics in LA, we believe every mealtime deserves an opportunity to transform into an enchanting adventure,...
Best Wine Corkscrew Opener, Expert-Tested
Few things set the tone, like the sound of a cork being popped from a fine bottle of wine. How about opening a Duckhorn Merlot or an elegant Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon and sharing it with the...
5 Best Half Tents For the Beach of 2025
We spent a golden weekend testing five of the most popular half-tents for the beach. Honestly, we didn’t want to leave after it. Each tent offered its little slice of shaded heaven. Some were breezy...
5 Best Goblet Glasses of 2025 | Top Picks
If you’ve ever admired the glassware at a well-set table, chances are it was a goblet glass that caught your eye. As the team behind Picnic Makers, we’re constantly testing tableware for luxury...
5 Best Half Gallon Water Jugs of 2025
Looking for the best half-gallon water jug to keep you hydrated all day long? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up the top-rated half-gallon water bottles that are built to last, are easy to...
Birthday Pinata For Your Party
Hey friends! Over the last few years, we’ve arranged hundreds of birthday parties for adults and kids of all ages. And we know what one of the most fabulous items you can bring for a birthday party...
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