Vision Board Night with Your Bestie: Cheese, Wine, and Dreams
There's something magical about getting together with your best friend, opening a bottle of wine, and dreaming out loud about the future. Add a gorgeous cheese board, some craft supplies, and a few hours of uninterrupted time, and you've got yourself the perfect vision board night.
I absolutely love hosting these evenings. There's something so special about combining two of my favourite things. Organising a beautiful spread of cheese and wine, and having those deep, meaningful conversations about life, dreams, and what we're working towards. It's self-care, friendship, and goal-setting all wrapped into one cosy, creative evening.
Let me walk you through how to create your own vision board night with your bestie, because sometimes the best way to manifest your dreams is with good wine, great cheese, and your favourite person by your side.
Why Vision Board Nights with Friends Are Pure Magic
Before we dive into the how-to, let's talk about why this works so beautifully. Vision boards aren't just arts and crafts for adults (though they absolutely can be that too!). They're powerful tools for clarifying what you want and keeping those goals front and centre in your daily life.
A vision board is essentially a visual representation of your goals and dreams. Unlike a mood board that focuses on aesthetics, a vision board concentrates on bigger-picture life ambitions. Research actually shows that visualisation tools like vision boards help us achieve our goals by keeping them "top of mind" and helping our brains filter what information to focus on.
But here's what makes doing this with your bestie so special. You get to support each other, hold each other accountable, and celebrate each other's dreams in real-time. Plus, there's something about wine and cheese that makes us open up and share those dreams we might normally keep to ourselves.
Setting the Scene: The Perfect Atmosphere
The environment matters. This isn't just about slapping some magazine clippings on a board. It's about creating a sacred space where you can dream big and get really honest about what you want from life.
Choose the Right Night Pick an evening when you both have nowhere to be the next morning. This isn't a rushed activity. You want at least 2-3 hours to really sink into the process, chat, laugh, maybe cry a little (in a good way!), and create something meaningful.
Create Your Space Clear a large table or floor space where you can both work comfortably. I love setting up in my living room with everything spread out on the coffee table, cushions on the floor, and candles lit everywhere. Put on a playlist that feels inspiring but not distracting.
The Cheese Board: Because Dreams Need Fuel
Okay, this is where I get really excited. I genuinely believe that a well-organised cheese board elevates any evening from casual to special. And when you're about to spend hours manifesting your dream life? You deserve the good cheese.
My Cheese Board Formula:
3 cheeses minimum: I love doing one soft (brie or camembert), one hard (aged cheddar or gouda), and one with character (blue cheese or something with herbs)
Fresh and dried fruit: Grapes, figs, apple slices, and dried apricots
Crackers and bread: A variety of textures – some plain water crackers, some seeded, maybe a sliced baguette
Something sweet: Honey or fig jam
Something savoury: Olives, cornichons, or marcona almonds
Fresh herbs: Rosemary sprigs for garnish because we're fancy like that
Arrange everything on a large wooden board or platter. Don't stress about perfection. The beauty is in the abundance and variety. Cluster similar items together, fill in gaps with nuts or berries, and make it look like an artwork itself.
The Wine Choose something you both enjoy. This isn't the time to be adventurous with wine unless that's your thing. I usually go for a smooth rosé that pairs well with cheese and won't make us too sleepy before we finish our boards! Pro tip: have sparkling water on hand too.
Gathering Your Vision Board Supplies
While your bestie is on their way over (or you're heading to theirs), make sure you have everything you need:
The Essentials:
Large poster board or cork board for each of you
Scissors
Glue sticks or tape
Magazines (lots of them!)
Printed images from Pinterest or Google
Markers or pens
Any personal photos you want to include
Optional But Fun:
Stickers or washi tape
Glitter (if you're feeling extra)
Ribbon or string
Letter stickers for words
Decorative paper
I like to spend the week before gathering magazines. Fashion magazines, travel magazines, home décor, wellness publications – variety is key!
The Pre-Board Ritual: Deep Dive Conversations
Here's where the magic really starts. Before you even touch the scissors, pour yourselves some wine, nibble on that gorgeous cheese board, and have a proper conversation about where you're at and where you want to go.
Questions to Explore Together:
What's been on your mind lately about your future?
If you could design your perfect day five years from now, what would it look like?
What's one thing you've been scared to admit you want?
What values matter most to you right now?
Where do you see yourself growing this year?
What needs to change for you to feel more fulfilled?
What are you ready to let go of?
What do you want to invite more of into your life?
Take turns really listening to each other. This isn't about giving advice it's about witnessing each other's dreams and holding space for those aspirations. Some of my deepest friendships have been strengthened during these conversations.
Write down themes that emerge. Career goals, relationship desires, wellness aspirations, travel dreams, home visions, creative pursuits – whatever comes up is valid and important.
Creating Your Vision Boards Together
Now the fun part! Put on your creative hats and start flipping through magazines, tearing out images, printing photos, and gathering quotes that resonate with the themes you discussed.
My Process:
First pass: Quickly flip through everything and tear out anything that catches your eye - don't overthink it
Sort: Organise your clippings into categories (career, wellness, relationships, home, travel, etc.)
Narrow down: Choose the images and words that feel most aligned with your vision
Arrange: Before gluing anything, lay everything out on your board and play with placement
Create: Once you're happy with the arrangement, start gluing!
Tips for a Meaningful Board:
Put your most important goals in the centre where your eye naturally goes
Include a photo of yourself looking happy and confident
Mix images with words and quotes
Don't overthink it - if something speaks to you, include it
Leave some white space so it doesn't feel overwhelming
Include both big dreams and smaller, achievable goals
While you're both working, keep the conversation flowing. Share why certain images resonate. Laugh about that ridiculous quote you found. Get excited about each other's dreams. This isn't a silent art project – it's a shared experience.
The Beautiful Conversations That Emerge
This is honestly my favourite part. As you're both creating, the most incredible conversations happen organically. You might start talking about:
That business idea you've been too scared to pursue
The trip you've always wanted to take
Changes you want to make in your relationships
Health goals that feel important but intimidating
Career pivots you're considering
The home you want to create
Personal growth you're working on
There's something about working with your hands that makes these conversations flow more easily. You're not sitting across from each other in intense eye contact – you're creating side by side, and somehow that makes vulnerability easier.
Share your "why" behind your goals. Talk about the fears that come up. Celebrate each other's courage in dreaming big. Hold space for the emotions that might surface – sometimes naming what we want brings up grief for time lost or fear about whether it's possible.
Making Your Vision Boards Actionable
A vision board isn't magic on its own – it's a tool. As you're finishing up your boards and maybe opening that second bottle of wine (no judgment!), talk about how you'll actually work towards these goals.
Turn Dreams into Plans:
Choose 2-3 goals from your board that feel most important right now
Break them down into smaller, actionable steps
Set some concrete timelines (even if they're flexible)
Decide on accountability check-ins with each other
Talk about potential obstacles and how to overcome them
Maybe you decide to text each other every Monday with one action you took towards your goals that week. Or schedule monthly check-ins over coffee to celebrate progress. Or create a shared Google doc to track your journey.
The accountability piece is gold. When your bestie knows your goals and is cheering you on, you're so much more likely to actually pursue them.
Displaying Your Masterpiece
Once your boards are complete, decide where they'll live. The whole point is to see them regularly so they stay top of mind.
Display Ideas:
Above your desk where you'll see it while working
On your bedroom wall opposite your bed (first thing you see in the morning!)
In your closet if you want to keep it more private
Leaning against a bookshelf in your living space
As your phone or computer background if you made a digital version
I keep mine in my bedroom where I see it every morning and every night. It's become part of my daily routine to glance at it and check in with myself about whether my actions are aligned with my vision.
The Aftermath: Keeping the Magic Alive
The night doesn't end when the glue dries. Make a plan to stay connected to these goals and to each other.
Ways to Keep It Going:
Take photos of your finished boards and send them to each other when you need motivation
Schedule a six-month vision board update session
Create a shared Pinterest board for ongoing inspiration
Text each other wins related to your vision boards, no matter how small
Plan to make new boards together at the start of each year
Some of my most treasured friendships have deepened through these vision board nights. There's something profound about being witnessed in your dreams and witnessing someone else's in return.
Why This Works: The Science and the Soul
Vision boards work on multiple levels. Scientifically, they help your reticular activating system (your brain's filter) stay focused on what matters to you. They're a form of visualization that psychologists have shown actually helps us achieve our goals.
But beyond the science, there's something soulful about this practice. Taking time to dream, to name what you want, to create a physical representation of your desires – it's an act of self-love and faith in your future.
And doing it with your bestie? That adds another layer. You're not just creating individual vision boards. You're creating a shared experience, a mutual commitment to growth, and a promise to support each other's dreams.
Your Turn: Plan Your Vision Board Night
So grab your bestie, stock up on cheese and wine, gather your craft supplies, and set aside an evening to dream big together. Create space for deep conversations, creative expression, and mutual support.
Because here's the truth: your dreams matter. Your goals deserve attention. And sometimes, the best way to move towards the life you want is with good cheese, great wine, and your favourite person reminding you that you're capable of anything you set your mind to.
What will your vision board look like? What dreams are you ready to make visible? Gather your bestie and find out.
