Not sure my new Jacaranda tree is really thriving… what do you think?

This summer (end of August ) my husband and I went to the Burning man, a festival that is taking place out in the Nevada desert. More than 50.000 people were gathered out there for sharing love, ideas and self-expression. We had such a wonderful time and will for sure go again… We made a little [...]

There’s a new address for fitness, treatments, classes and more in Ibiza and we genuinely like what they’re doing. M Wellness in Sta. Eulalia is not strictly new but since the current owners, Kelly and James Morgan took over in May the spa has definitely upped the ante. On the menu this autumn are over [...]

This Monday night at Atzaro in Ibiza was all about things sparkly. Pure form, the Ibiza jewellery collective showcased their beautiful designs among the olive groves and Balinese daybeds at the Atzaro rural boutique hotel. This was a special occasion for Picnic’s very own Tanja Ting who showed her debut collection as a designer – [...]

  Ann Randrup is the perfect role model for her new web based business, mybesttreat. Tall and beautiful (an ex-model), she is warm, positive and genuinely believes in the power of the internet to help us share valuable recommendations in the areas of health and well-being. She is the founder of My Best Treat, a [...]

What will you remember from the recent Royal Wedding in London? Kate’s stunning Alexander McQueen gown? (I am soooo pleased she chose this great fashion house for the occasion of occasions!) Or Pippa looking possibly a little too sexy? For me, it was the parade of amasing hats! The British know a thing or two [...]

The nuclear crisis in Japan continues without a tenable solution in sight. Picnic’s own Mrs. Tokyo was interviewed for abc News as families struggle to continue their daily lives amid lack of information on food safety.

The iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor dies aged 79. She was famous like no-one els, may she rest in peace.

For what it’s worth… Mrs. Tokyo signing out You expect many things when picking up a child from school: A grazed knee; a mean word that led to tears; even a black eye when a game got too tough. Despair and fear for survival, however, are not normally in the repertoire when awaiting a 6-year [...]

Picnic met up with Tara Matthews, renowned bikini designer and world traveller extraordinaire, on one of her recent stops in Ibiza. “I started my business in 2003 after going to Brazil on holiday and noticing that most Brazilian women are no Giseles!  But they make up for it with abundant confidence and wear their bikinis [...]

If you live in New York City, as I do, space, or lack of it, always seems to be an issue. Host a large dinner party? Do laundry in your own washer and dryer? In a 500 square foot flat, not so easy. Much easier to just meet up at a restaurant and drop off [...]

Dogs out and about in New York last weekend.

Autumn in Ibiza… sunny days, chilly nights. The children play outside until sunset, adding some cozy woolens to their normal clothes to stay warm. As darkness falls everyone retires inside for a simple but tasty supper around the open fire; home made soup with bread, cheese and the most delicious fig chutney (thank you Anne!). [...]

This weekend heralds the end of pink; no more pink ribbons, no fundraisers every five minutes and promotional ‘pink’ cosmetics will be reduced to clear. Even your favourite magazine will eschew stories of survivors in favour of the new jolly Christmas issue. Breast cancer awareness fades away to reappear come harvest time next year, as [...]

Have you sorted out the after-school activities yet? In this day and age kids are more active than ever before.  From the moment they’re born we sign them up for playgroups, baby gym, music classes.  A typical five year old boasts a schedule busier than an investment banker and definitely requires the services of a [...]

Mitch Clark is the co-founder of Me ME Me PR and knows a thing or two about partying on Ibiza.  Here she shares her top tips for a fab summer on the island. ON MUSIC & LIFE: Music is my life..I could not live a day without it. What’s on your i-pod right now? I [...]

After years of toing and froing, Picnic’s Tanja Ting finally decided the time was right to get a tattoo. And she knew who to go to – Neil Ahern of Inkadelic is arguably one of the best known tattoo artists in the world – his reputation reaches far beyond the shores of Ibiza. So off [...]

We would like to introduce Jane Veale and Anne Sijmonsbergen, our resident food writers. Both are passionate about food and ingredients, both have their own organic vegetable gardens in Ibiza and spend a big part of their lives cooking for friends and family. Jane has spent the last 10 years living on Ibiza. Her vegetable [...]

Mitch Clark with her dog, Charly. Mitch is a well-known Ibiza personality; co-founder of Me ME Me PR which represents Ibiza hotspots such as Amante Beach Club & Restaurant (where these photos were taken), El Chiringuito on Playa Es Cavallet and SOS – Sands on Saturdays. On dogs: Like humans, dogs have their own special [...]

The people of Ibiza double park, stand in line, drive miles out of their way – it’s widely acknowledged that Canadian Coffee Culture has the best coffee on the island. Not only that – be it authentic bagels, toasted paninis, crunchy salads, fresh juice with supplements such as soya lecithin, goji berries, wheat germ, pollen [...]

Tina Cutler with Milly, a Shih Tzu and Poodle mix (recently and somewhat unfortunately christened the “Shitpoo”) and Max, a schnauzer mix, and Moritz, a border collie mix. All three are rescue dogs. Max and Moritz are half-brothers. Do your dogs sleep in your bed? No, definitely not! My old dog, Otto, used to and [...]

Anne Rani and Shanti, a Prague Ratter. Does your dog sleep in your bed? Yes, she does – on purpose. I’m breaking the rules on this one! Does your dog wear clothes? Only in winter. This particular breed has no underfur so by keeping Shanti warm in cold temperatures I can prolong her life up [...]

Jewellery designer Sia Taylor creates unique pieces inspired by the natural environment in Ibiza.  Another major influence is Africa; she has spent time living in Botswana and has travelled throughout Namibia and Zimbabwe. Her covetable necklaces and earrings are delicate and original. She makes each piece by hand in her studio (where these photos were [...]

In the spirit of the upcoming holidays the Picnic team assembled kids, dogs and a plethora of craft materials in order to showcase some Easter fun and games. Things did not go exactly to plan – the warning “Never work with children or animals” springs to mind. We did have a lot of fun, however, [...]

If your family is anything like mine (and I’m guessing that might be the case), the morning rush is definitely the low point of the day. The manic dash to get everyone out of bed and ready for the day ahead is fraught with stress. You are tired, the kids are dragging their feet (despite [...]