Design Find – Celebrate May with these fun and functional outdoor picnic finds.

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Picnic Perfect This pine-green insulated cooler has all the elements of a romantic picnic for two. Includes: two 8-oz. wine glasses, corkscrew, two plates, two forks, two spoons, two knives, cutting board, cheese knife and two 14-in. cotton napkins. Comes with a waterproof liner. Kohl’s, www.kohls.com; $71.99	Luxe Lounge Picnic blanket not your thing? Relax on this all-weather daybed made with variegated honey strands that replicate the rich texture of natural wicker that can be left outside year-round. 83 inches wide, 41 inches deep and 81.5 inches high. Pottery Barn, www.potterybarn.com; $1,999	All-Weather Pillows Toss these stylish botanical-print 20×20-inch pillows where ever. Weather-resistant fabric keeps them looking brand-new despite Mother Nature’s best efforts. Crate & Barrel, www.crateandbarrel.com; $29.95	Polka-Dot Portable Insulate in style with this brightly colored cooler tote, which keeps beverages and snacks at just the right temperature. The laminated woven-cotton wipes clean with a damp cloth, making sticky spills easy to handle. Mudpie, www.mud-pie.com; $31.25

Big Green Obsession Invented in Atlanta, the Big Green Egg is an all-in-one grill, smoker and oven with a cult following. The medium-size 15-inch-diameter ceramic cooker (pictured) is capable of preparing six burgers, four steaks or three whole chickens (vertically.) Big Green Egg, www.biggreenegg.com; $820.90	Turn It Up Stream your digital music library with these wireless “Bump” speakers for up to four hours on one charge. With the same audio quality as traditional speakers, this MP3 player is just the thing for tunes on the go. Aluratek, www.aluratek.com; $99.99	Solar Sunshade Equipped with an aluminum frame, this outdoor umbrella offers protection from the sun’s rays and solar-powered lights. Each rib on the umbrella has three blue LED lights for a total of 24 lights. Bed Bath and Beyond, www.bedbathandbeyond.com; $119.99	Play Around Kids can get in on the fun with a picnic table designed just for them. Parents will appreciate the table’s weather-resistant recycled-plastic construction and fade-resistant color for optimal outdoor use and easy maintenance. Matching chairs extra. Kolo Collection, www.kolocollection.com; $394

Art Escape Bring the outdoors in with this one-of-a-kind canvas piece. The 30×45-inch abstract dandelion painting by Parvez Taj signals that spring has sprung while conjuring images of sun-basked meadows. Z Gallerie, www.zgallerie.com; $179.95	“Tweet” Tealights Priced to nest in multiples, these yellow canary candleholders add colorful fun to the tabletop. Made with powder-coated aluminum/iron, the birds hold tealight candles that produce a soft glow for night-time festivities. CB2, www.cb2.com; $7.95 each	Check Please Preppy and practical, this 60×84-inch plaid tablecloth sets the stage for good eating. The bright pinks, blues and yellows capture the colors of the season–and cookie crumbs too. Pier1 Imports, www.pier1.com; $24.95	Take Cover Protect your face from sun and wind during action-packed outdoor adventures with this wide-brimmed, adjustable-strap fair-trade cotton hat.Ten Thousand Villages,www.tenthousandvillages.com; $20