PICNIC perfect

STYLING QUEEN AND FORMER REAL HOUSEWIVES STAR CHYKA KEEBAUGH SHARES HER TOP TIPS

1 DECIDE ON A SPACE AND THEME By using just two colours, you can create a cohesive and relaxed space which is always so welcoming. Choose a picnic area that has all the elements you need and want. It needs to be pretty but practical, and a place that you can make look really inviting for your guests.

2 CREATE A MENU WITH WOW FACTOR

Don’t go overboard with too many options; instead have less but more. This means have bigger wheels of Fromager d’affinois cheese and add a few more substantial things like sandwiches and tarts that look great layered up, yet fit in with your theme. Think about how the food will look and how you will present it so that everything looks as amazing as possible.

3 ADD A TOUCH OF GREENERY

I love decorating a picnic area using potted herb or flower plants in gorgeous wicker baskets. They can usually hold the heat and you can take them home and plant them up when the day is over. There is nothing prettier than having fresh greenery on a picnic table, and when you are cohesive with your look, it will jump out and make the whole scene look just gorgeous.

4 DON’T FORGET THE EXTRAS

Picnics are about having fun, so make sure you have thought of all the extras to make this happen. Music, glad wrap, suntan lotion … and anything else that will really make your space look beautiful.

To me, a party is perfect when it looks great, sounds great and tastes great.

Lastly make sure you have fun, enjoy what you have created and give yourself plenty of time to make that happen.