How to Plan a Joy-Sparking Picnic: A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something romantic about the image of a day-long picnic: a blanket, a basket, a breeze. But even an hour outdoors does wonders for the mind and mood.

“When you feel like going out, grab what you have on hand, bring it outside, and find somewhere to sit,” says Marie. “That’s a picnic. Even a short time can feel really lovely.”

In today’s guide, we’ll help you plan a picnic and pack a basket or bag Marie’s way, so you can head out and enjoy the glorious weather.

More Summer Activities: Marie’s Guide to Packing a Suitcase

Picnic supplies, suitcase organizers, bird feeders, linen essentials — all the supplies for your summer plans.

Live Your Main Character Summer: A Solo Date Planning Workshop (Friday, June 19 | Two times available | Free to attend)

Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped exploring. We got busy. We prioritized everyone else. We forgot what we used to love — or never gave ourselves permission to find out.

Solo dates are acts of self-discovery. Not bubble baths and face masks (unless that genuinely delights you), but actively doing things that help you remember — or discover for the first time — what makes you feel alive.

What are you curious about? What did you love as a kid? What have you always wanted to try? What do you secretly enjoy but never make time for?

This workshop is about answering those questions — and then actually doing something about it.

Join Us for Our Only In-Person Consultant Course of the Year

Have you ever dreamed of bringing more passion to your work? Do you love the thrill of organizing?

If so, the KonMari Consultant Program is waiting for you in London — and so is Marie. Spend an immersive weekend in training to leave with everything you need to become a certified professional organizer.

Between sessions, you’ll spend time with Marie, make friends with other international attendees, and explore the joy-sparking sights and meals that London has to offer.

Take the jump with a different kind of travel adventure. Join us in London this fall!

London In-Person KonMari Consultant Course (October 16-18, 2026 at the ExCeL London) P.S. Enroll now for an early bird discount! Automatically applied at checkout.