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What are you doing for the last long weekend of summer? I've got a Pinterest picnic with recipes, drinks, and summer-y party styles to make the big weekend festive and fun.
I can't think of a better way to start the day... A doughnut hole breakfast on skewers. A fun brunch idea too!
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And because I'll want to capture the weekend in photos, I'll bookmark this guide to taking photos on sunny days.
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After spending time in the sun, a cool glass of lemonade with juicy strawberries and floral hibiscus tea will be so refreshing.
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Pair that lovely lemonade with a yummy quesadillas filled with avocados, grilled chicken, and spinach. And on the picnic table, peonies please!
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After lunch, relaxing on the front porch on these charming Adirondack chairs would be so dreamy. Maybe we could play a game of cards.
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Of course, while I'm lounging, I would have to snack on some homemade pudding pops.
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Summer is slipping away fast. I can't just lounge around all afternoon. A game of croquet with the kids would be fun. Or a bike ride.
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Are you hungry for dinner yet? How about starting with a summer salad.
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And every summer picnic needs some corn on the cob.
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Because this meal has plenty of healthy veggies I'm guessing some steak on the grill is recommended.
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If you are not in the mood for steak, how about a gourmet burger? The beef burger with Brie and green figs looks heavenly.
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Still hungry? Berries are always a good idea. Love how these sweet treats are ready for guests. Simple and sweet. Just fill white snow cone cups with blue and red berries.
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As evening comes, a string of paper lanterns hanging across the yard with some music playing from this vintage style portable speaker will get everyone in party-mode.
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Is it possible to have too many choices for dessert? I definitely will pick the strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake. Or maybe the Margarita popsicles. Or...
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Of course, I can always have a teeny-tiny-no-calorie slice of Blue Velvet cake.
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I would be a bit disappointed if the picnic did not include something with S'mores. I love the graham cracker, chocolate and marshmallow version, but I think a S'mores martini would work. Do you agree?
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Are you still looking for picnic ideas? Victoria at A Subtle Revelry always has good ideas for merry making!
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Enjoy your long weekend! xo Chris
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