Desperate for something more exciting than takeout in front of your TV, or rotting outside a restaurant on the sidewalk while you wait for an outdoor table for four that seems like it may never come? Get thee a blanket, all the makings of a gorgeous chessboard, and a chic basket to tote it all in, because this is very much the summer of the picnic!

Whether you're a posh princess looking for the best of everything, or a pragmatist who's not about to lug something around for an hour while searching for the perfect square of grass in Central Park, click through for your best basket!

[Photo via @violetezedimora]