Last week, we showed you one of our favorite ways to enjoy a warm summer night (with the help of the talented Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach and Glitter Guide) — a backyard wine party!
Photography: Krista A Jones
Along with some of our favorite La Crema wines, Moran also presented her guests with a spread of her favorite summer bites — a must for warm weather wine tasting.
We love how Moran kept her fresh cherries on ice — it makes for a fun presentation, and keeps each piece of fruit feeling crisp and fresh.
A cold glass of La Crema Pinot Gris is the perfect way to stay cool, too.
Keep a few easy snacks out for guests to munch on before a light dinner — cheese, olives, grapes and almonds suit wine perfectly.
Don’t go overboard when making this meal — make it a light meal, since heat can stave off the appetite. We love this simple pasta dish Moran made with peas and shrimp.
Keep your decoration simple for a backyard party like this — summer is all about easy living, after all. A fresh bouquet of white flowers is all you need to make your tabletop look pretty.
Our patterned napkins add a little extra color, too.