With a passion for heading out locally and a love for quality picnic accessories, Susie Jamieson shares an insight into her top picks for exploring your backyard in style!

Driven by a love for good times and exploring new places, Susie Jamieson designs canvas goods that elevate experiences and help people create memories that last forever. For Kiwis, an essential part of memory making is heading outdoors to explore our local backyard with friends and family.

Ensuring you have all that you need for a successful day out can make all the difference. And while a Susie’s Picnic and Bottle Bag is a given, we dive into what else Susie packs on a day out to inspire our own picnic adventures.

Beach Chair

Portable, versatile and easy to carry, The Beach Chair is my go-to when it comes to picnic comfort. Whether on the beach, river stones or a grassy slope, I am never without mine when heading out with friends and family for a day of adventure.
The Beach Chair, $220, Dek

 

A Drink in Hand

Once settled in my chair, nothing screams summer day out and relaxation than a cool glass of rosé. Pale salmon-pink in colour, the Two Rivers Mediterranean-style rosé is a picnic staple, and pairs perfectly with a plateful of delicious Bostock chicken nibbles hot off the barbecue!
Isle of Beauty Rosé 2023, $22, Two Rivers

 

Barbecue Sizzles

Whether you pre-cook them or have the portable barbecue with you on the boat or riverside, it’s not a Kiwi picnic without a saussie. Delicious, lean and flavourful, these lamb and rosemary sausages will satisfy every taste bud.
Lamb & Rosemary Sausages, $10.49, Neat Meat Store

 

Towelled Perfection

When it comes to towels on a picnic, versatility is key – it needs to be large enough to dry you down after a refreshing dip, soft enough to double up as a cushion, and luxurious enough to drape over your knees as the sun fades and the magical light of dusk arrives.
Pool Towel Set, $520, Baina

 

Sun Smart

New Zealand brand Marle operates around the principles of timeless, versatile wardrobing and their sun hats hit the nail on the head. Balancing form and function, it doesn’t matter if you opt for a straw raffia or cotton option – it is an accessory you won’t want to leave home without.
Nonna Hat, $90, Marle

 

Susie Jamieson is the founder of Susie’s, a New Zealand brand focused on creating high-quality bags and accessories for all kinds of adventures. susiesbags.co.nz