this summer promises a heavy dose of sunshine and an addictive dose of new mad men.
now, for those of us who remember summer picnics with the drapers in season 2, we know that betty & don are not the cleanest campers. sure, their hair may look fantastic, but lobbing beers cans into the park and dumping picnic rubbish on the grass made our pretty pair look pretty ugly.
therefore, this season, i propose a sustainable outing with biodegradable plates and cups, compostable utensils, and groovy gear that betty wouldn't dare leave behind.
although, this year i suppose betty is leaving don behind. that's okay, betty...i'll take mr. draper home with me.
{left to right from the top: save the date dress (99.99); retro flask (£18.75 each); blyton red tea picnic tin (£70.00); kate spade charlize sunglasses (148.00); compostable fork, knife & spoon (prices vary); biodegradable cold cups (prices vary); kissing rabbits picnic blanket (£36.00); biodegradable plates, bowls, & trays (prices vary); vintage plastic divided plates and cups (8.00).
Comments
To this day, whenever I pack up a picnic I always think of Betty flapping her blanket and tossing her trash all over the park. Such a memorable scene.
Beautiful post. Thank you :)
Posted by: Selena | May 17, 2010 at 07:20 AM
That rabbit blanket - WANT!
Posted by: Gemma | May 17, 2010 at 09:37 AM
Why is all of the cute stuff in the UK? Drats!
Posted by: Hilary | May 17, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Fabulous picnic accessorizing; one almost wouldn't care about the meal...
And Tula - You'll have to fight me for him. :-)
Posted by: CitricSugar | May 17, 2010 at 11:33 AM
CitricSugar, I'm so ready for that fight!
And Hilary, I agree! C'mon, USA...what's up?
Posted by: tula | May 17, 2010 at 12:14 PM
I totally want that picnic basket with the girl toy in it; but I'd prefer that it be all black instead of rust and perhaps just a little bigger. As for all the comments regarding Don, we might have to get a cage match going - ooh la la!
Posted by: Ebooty | May 17, 2010 at 12:52 PM
It feels weird to admit this, but on a show with surprise pregnancies, racism and sexism, and shameless infidelities, the scene where the Drapers leave their garbage in the park was the most shocking to me.
And that dress is gorgeous! Nice find. :-)
Posted by: Simone | May 17, 2010 at 02:27 PM
When the Draper's pack up after their picnic and all the trash was left behind--made me sad. I'm so glad things are better today. Great products for a more eco-friendly picnic.
Posted by: desiree | May 17, 2010 at 09:36 PM