Picnic Journal — Illustrated Guide Gingham Vintage

There is something almost conspiratorial about a picnic. You gather your provisions, pack your basket, find your patch of grass, and for a few hours you opt out of the ordinary arrangements of eating in favour of something older and more pleasurable. The food tastes better outside. The wine is colder. The afternoon stretches.

The front cover presents a beautifully organised illustrated guide to the essential picnic kit — a classic wicker basket, wooden cutting board, vacuum flask, ceramic plates, cloth napkins, tall glass tumblers, a full set of cutlery, corkscrew, and a roll-up picnic blanket with carrying strap — everything in its place, everything ready for the perfect afternoon. The back cover unfolds a generous illustrated guide to the ideal picnic spread — layered sandwiches, a board with cheddar, brie, and crackers, fresh apples, pears, and grapes, sliced salame and prosciutto, a tin of country pâté, a bottle of red wine, hot coffee, and mineral water. Both illustrations rendered in warm vintage style on a classic red and white gingham background, designed and composed by LeBonJournal.

Product Details

• Format: 5.75 × 8 in (14.6 × 20.3 cm)
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets)
• Perforated pages — tear out cleanly without damaging the binding
• Paper weight: 90 gsm, suitable for fountain pens and pencils
• Hardcover with matte finish, casewrap sewn binding
• Weight: 400 g (14.1 oz)

Perfect For

• Picnic enthusiasts and outdoor dining lovers who plan their spread with care
• Food lovers, charcuterie board creators, and wine enthusiasts
• Nature journalers, travel writers, and slow living advocates
• Fans of vintage illustration and gingham aesthetics
• Everyday writing, recipe keeping, and menu planning
• Thoughtful gifts for food lovers and outdoor enthusiasts

Read more: The Art of the Perfect Picnic: A Practical Guide with History