The chicest tableware options for spring picnics

Easter weekend in the Northern Hemisphere can only mean one thing: months ahead of eating outside in the sunshine. But the days of paper plates and sticky Tupperware are long gone. Here we pick out five outdoor spring accessories to ensure that you're the most stylish picnicker in the park.

Lothbury Picnic Blanket, Jack Wills
Let's start with the blanket -- it needs to be soft, summery, and easily portable. Quintessentially British lifestyle brand Jack Wills has come up with the Lothbury, a durable yet fun version that should tick all the boxes. £39.50 (approximately $67).

Kotoli by Nendo
Japanese designer Nendo has created this ingenious portable champagne set for luxury brand Ruinart. Featuring three partitions, Kotoli comprises two stemless champagne flutes that hook on to a metal support, a bottle stopper and of course, a bottle of bubbly. Prices may vary between retailers.

Field Rose Melamine Plate, Cath Kidston
Another British design stalwart, Cath Kidston offers floral outdoor Field Rose plates that feature a charming summery pattern and are both stylish and reusable. £4 (approximately $6.70) each. (Find internationally at ASOS.)

Candy Wallflower Melamine Pitcher, Orla Kiely
This vintage-inspired Candy Wallflower pitcher features one of the chic retro prints that Irish designer Orla Kiely has become known for. Durable and practical, it's perfect for mixing and serving drinks. £25 (approximately $42).

Arlequin trays, SIA
This set of contemporary diamond-shaped Arlequin trays by home interiors company SIA comes in colorful tones. The trays can be easily stacked or placed side by side according to your requirements. £67 (approximately $112).