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Summer Entertaining the FrenchGardenHouse Way!
A French Wine & Cheese party is a great way to entertain at this time of year. Summer is such a busy time, this French style of entertaining is the perfect set-up for the low~maintenance hostess. I love to have friends over in the garden for this type of party, one that I can enjoy myself! Using a few of my favorite FrenchGardenHouse pieces I chose just for this time of year, it's easy to have a beautiful party setting, too.
Simply arrange your favorite cheeses on a large wooden board, our favorites include Brie, Camembert, Chevre {a mild but tangy goat cheese} and Boursin. {take the cheeses out of the fridge about 1/2hr. before serving to allow flavors to peak} Surround the cheeses with a variety of crackers, we also add sliced French Bread crisped in the oven. Add little cheese knives, regular knives will also work, be sure to have one for each kind of cheese.
Set out plates of olives, grapes, apples, berries, figs, and cured meats such as ham and French sausage. Nuts, honey, chutneys and mustards add interest and fun. Pair with a few wonderful French Wines, Merlots and the French Country Reds, as well as the Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays.
Cover your table with a length of Burlap for a simple yet trendy tablecloth. Add a potted Lavender or other herb for an instant centerpiece that you can plant in the garden later. A stack of our French Cheese Plates on the table add a touch of fun, each features a different French Cheese on the front. Decant some refreshing Lemonade {for the non~drinkers} in our Antique Seltzer Bottles {Wash with hot water first}, and use our French Towels for extra large Napkins. Vintage Glove Molds are a fun touch for your table, you can write French sayings on them, or your menu with chalk.
These are the unique details that will make your party memorable! Add friends and family, mix in great music, laughter, and voilà ~ summer's easiest and most fun party is yours.
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I hope you are loving & enjoying this season. FrenchGardenHouse has lots of great vintage and new pieces to add beauty to your home and garden, which in turn adds beauty to your life. Embrace the simple joys of every day life ~ I wish you hours of laughter, relaxation and all that is summer!
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