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twenties my mom would come and help me set up parties for my friends. She'd cut up lemon wedges and garnish the tub of hummus with an herb. At the time I didn't think much about it—my friends and I were busy drinking—but now I use tricks I learned from her all the time. Things like putting a sprig of rosemary on cheese wheels, or making sure to contain a soft crumbly cheese in a ramekin." We swooped into Meg's blog and Instagram to gather some tips and tricks for creating beautiful boards for every Step 1 Find the right boards to build your platters. Large cutting boards, marble slabs, slate boards or ceramic platters are great options. Here are some of Meg's favorites: My ideal board is round with approximately 15-17in circumference and a little lip that makes it easy to transport. Whether that's carrying it from the kitchen to the dining room or wrapping it up in tinfoil and bringing to a friends house, a lip is always appreciated for a occasion. "For me, everything comes down to presentation. In spite of being in the food world, I'm not a big cook. Easy entertaining is really important to me. I love elegance and delicious food, but I don't want to stress myself out. Instead, I choose beautiful prepared things and present them with care. For me, it's not about being extravagant in the kitchen. It's about the details that elevate the offering." Follow Meg on her Instagram here and be inspired! smooth transition. I've traditionally had lots of luck finding great options at HomeGoods. However, a trip to HomeGoods can be hit or miss (oftentimes only finding random boards with silly embellishments or weird sayings). "Home" might be "where the heart is," BUT there's a time and place for that... AND I don't want to see it in cursive under my cheese ;) Aside from round, I also love the look of a rustic rectangle cutting board or square piece. Here's a round-up of some amazing options from around the web: HOW TO MAKE AN EPIC CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE BOARD