Starting Today, Everyone Will Be Dressed Like a Picnic Blanket

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Every year, after the snow goes but before the leaves return, there is a day in which suddenly, everyone is dressed like a picnic blanket. Today is that day!

Look around. Does the abrupt influx of gingham make you want to arrange an outdoor potluck? Same!

Are you currently scouring recipe websites for fun and unique fruit salad ideas? Me too!

Are you considering spending $300 on one of those really fancy coolers? Honestly, I am thinking about it!

Do you now desire to stock many varieties of jam in your home? Personally, I feel like I will never eat anything without jam on it ever again!

Are you considering replacing your entire living room with wicker porch furniture? It’d be pretty impractical, but kinda!

If you were sitting in a field of flowers right now, would you make a little crown out of them and then take a bunch of selfies? I would!

Did you just go take a leisurely walk and become friends with a spider? I named mine Jerrod! :)

Do you have a sudden motivation to watch 17 Sofia Coppola movies in a row? PSA: Marie Antoinette is on Netflix!

If someone had a piece of hair in their face, would you reach over and tuck it behind their ear sensually? I have never done this in my life, but yes!

Anyway, happy picnic blanket season, everyone! For the next few months, it will all be okay.