Wine & Cheese in the Backyard

Although I'm hoping to give you some ideas on how to host a simple wine & cheese gathering in your backyard, I could also have titled this post "What I got for my Birthday".  Many of the items I've used in the display and function of my wine and cheese set-up were recent birthday gifts and I was very happy to try them out.

First though, let's look at the setting.

I arranged two chairs on our back patio area and used our fire bowl with cover as a table.

The inspiration for the décor began with the colours in this fabulous embroidered pillow. So pretty - I just love it!

 (birthday gift from my sister-in-law) 

I paired it with this oh-so-soft throw that was a birthday gift from my daughter.  When warm afternoons turn into cool evenings, a cozy throw is very welcome.

This gray and white birdie was part of the gift with the pillow and the colour and theme make them a great match. 

Now let's look at the wine & cheese, shall we?

My other sister-in-law gave me a few items that helped with the display and function of serving both the wine and the cheese.

I love the saying on this wine bottle necklace she put in with my birthday gift.

She also gave me these terrific cheese and/or buffet markers that came with a dry erase pen.

So fun to write on and they wipe clean easily.

Yum, my favourite cheese!

I admired this cheese knife at her place and thanks to her, I now have one too!

And as if that wasn't enough, she also gave me this white tiered tray.

I put a few other snacks to go with the cheese on it.

These lovely floral napkin rings were part of a gift from Mr. Delight.

Although I've been talking a lot about my birthday presents, I hope you've picked up a few ideas on how to serve...

It is a simple snack to put together and yet, it has some sophistication to it.

Especially when served outdoors...

...and with a little wine ;)



Perfect for two people or a few more!

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