Cushion covers made from oilcloth are perfect for a picnic, especially if there is soggy grass to contend with.

Wool blanket
£89, Decorative Country Living Oilcloth cushion cover fabrics (clockwise from above) 'Hatley' in pale pink
£32 per metre, Cabbages & Roses 'Pink spot'
£18 per metre, Cath Kidston 'Obi' turquoise and white flowers
£11 per metre, Globaltex 'Rambling Rose'
£20 per metre, Cath Kidston 'Raphael' leaf pattern
£11 per metre, Globaltex Umbrella
£18, GTC Digital radio
£59.95, Bush at John Lewis 'Rio' barbecue
£22.98, B&Q Picnic hamper
£40, Rice Ice-lolly moulds
£5.50, Lisbeth Dahl Cool box
£22, Lisbeth Dahl