When it comes to savoring a delicious meal outdoors, there’s no time like autumn. Whether your picnic is an impromptu dinner in the backyard or a leisurely meal at your favorite park, make it unforgettable with a mix of special touches and easy-to-pack essentials. Below you will find a collection of items that will usefully (and beautifully) enhance your fall picnic, from basics such as baskets and totes to flourishes like cheese knives and string lights… [photo below from Log Cabin Cooking]Fall picnic style from Log Cabin CookingSetting the StageStart by dressing up your dining area, whether it be an outdoor table or a grassy area on the ground! Anthropologie’s You & Me Picnic Tote converts to a blanket, making al fresco dining easy and fun. This linen item is machine washable for your convenience.Linen picnic tote and blanketPicnic tote unfolds to a blanketCreated by Mamadou Kieta, this Recycled Picnic Mat for Two (available at Uncommon Goods) features a fall-perfect color scheme and a portable design that’s ideal for picnics:Recycled picnic mat with fall styleCB2’s Maimana Silicone Placemats put a modern spin on traditional Afghan kilim patterns. Plus, they wipe clean, making them a hassle-free way to add pixelated style to the picnic table (or your picnic blanket)!Kilim placemat in black and whiteWhile many opt for disposable plates and napkins for a picnic, some people enjoy adding that “extra something” with cloth napki...