Picnic Perfect

Tomorrow night I will be at Tanglewood with friends for the 75th Gala Concert with performances by James Taylor, Yo Yo Ma and many other crazy talented musicians. 

Tanglewood from the lawn

While we have great seats for the concert, we will be picnicking on the grass for dinner (a Tanglewood tradition). Here are some stylish picnic picks that I would love to take with me.

A retro chic picnic BASKET

Paper plates get an upgrade with these melamine DISHES

Stylish CANDLELIGHT

For summer entertaining I use these acrylic GLASSES all the time and so does Dixie. You truly can not tell they are plastic until you touch them. Perfect for a picnic!

Wondering what to serve? 

How clever to put crudite and dip together in a baguette! 

Mason jars are all the rage for outdoor dining. They are perfect for picnics like this QUINOA SALAD.

Potato SALAD with Creme Fraiche

Curried Chicken SALAD

Chocolate Mousse RECIPE

For summer sips I love Sofia Copola Rose and Sparkling Wine

Photos: Rest and Recovery Tumbler, Holly Leddingham, Emily Carpenter, New York Emmaline Bride

Memorial Day Picnic Must Haves

Memorial Day is the kick off to summer and what better way to kick off the season than a picnic with friends in the mountains or at the beach!

A summer staple is the perfect picnic BASKET

Or a picnic cooler with lots of room for wine. Like this ONE - my kind of picnic!

If you and your peeps don't love the idea of sitting on the ground, how about this deluxe picnic portable TABLE?

Why not pack one of these cheese BOARDS?

Rather than a bottle of chardonnay (yawn) pack a bottle of rose and champagne like these favorites from COPPOLA VINYARDS

Wondering what to serve? 

A CEASAR SALAD - pack the dressing on the side

ROASTED ASPARAGUS prepared in advance and served at room temp

PRESSED SALAMI SANDWICHES

And keeping with the summer theme - STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES and pop the champagne. Cheers to summer! 

Top Image: Martha Stewart