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Spring is such a casually magical time. Winter has its twilight sparkle and summer its exuberant revelry, but in between is this lovely moment when everything begins to wake up: Plants start budding, birds start chirping, and my friends and I start making plans to enjoy the long-awaited return of sunshine. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
I\u2019m lucky to live just a walk or bike ride away from some of my closest friends, so we never need much of a reason to get together. I\u2019m leaning into that ease this spring, with three ideas for low-key hangs that don\u2019t require much more than your favorite people and a couple free hours. Because hosting isn\u2019t all about theme parties and five-course dinners (though I love those, too). Sometimes it\u2019s as simple as Try this cheese I just bought<\/em> or There\u2019s wine in the fridge<\/em>. And there is always wine in the fridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Lately, that means plenty of Decoy Featherweight Sauvignon Blanc<\/a>. Nothing says \u201cwarmer days are here\u201d like a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, and this one has a fresh and subtle profile with crowd-pleasing notes of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and lime. Plus, Featherweight is lower in calories and lower in alcohol*, so it pairs perfectly with low-key afternoons. By which of course I mean that it\u2019s a great wine to drink while gardening, which is the first thing I want to do after a cold winter spent swooning at seed catalogs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Garden parties are fun, but I\u2019ll take a gardening<\/em> party any day: I\u2019ll set my patio table with a cold bottle of crowd-pleasing Decoy Featherweight and simple snacks, then have my friends over to start seeds, swap cuttings (and advice), and re-pot anything that needs a roomier planter or a fresh layer of soil. We get to catch up, and everyone goes home with a new plant (and their daily dose of vitamin D).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A huge perk of living so close to your friends is the pop-in: stopping by after work or errands for a quick visit over a cup of coffee or glass of wine. And when you add the springtime combo of warmer weather and longer days? That pop-in just became an ap\u00e9ro<\/em>! This spring, I\u2019m planning on plenty of these chill happy hours on the porch, with nothing more than great friends, a quick cheese plate, and a cold bottle (or two) of Decoy Featherweight<\/a>. What more do you really need?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This year, I\u2019m also excited to turn my garden into a cozy spot for movie screenings. It\u2019s a great way to hang out on those nights when everyone\u2019s energy is a little lower: All you need is a sheet and a projector \u2014\u00a0and, of course, some good wine and tasty snacks. My friends know that I take popcorn very <\/em>seriously. Toppings like parmesan and black pepper, Old Bay, or nutritional yeast feel extra special without much effort. And the crisp flavor of Decoy Featherweight pairs perfectly with them all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n