Wherever you may be in the world, a day at the beach can turn into a tropical picnic fiesta with the right accessories…

Here’s a good recipe:

• Start with a mix of bright, festive colors like fuchsia, teal, green, orange and yellow.
• Throw in some fruity tropical cocktails in acrylic margarita glasses.
• A selection of tasty snacks to munch on!
• Paper fans to help you cool off.
• A pretty picnic blanket or beach towel. I’m personally loving the range of colorful Turkish bath towels that are currently in vogue.
• A good book and some tunes for those quiet, relaxing moments.
• A ukulele, board games,  soccer ball or frisbee to provide more social fun!
• A day at the beach must always include a beautiful handwoven raffia basket like this gorgeous yellow number from Mar Y Sol!!
• Cute-as-pie shades and swimsuit.
• Beach umbrella and sun hat for when you need a break from baking!
• Gorgeous partyware.
• …and don’t forget the sunblock!!!

Shop partyware: fushia scallop plates | handmade paper fans | honeycomb fruit picks | palm tree picks | mini honeycomb balls