If you know me, you already know that brunch is one of my favorite things in life. I think it's the most wonderful excuse to spend time with good people and enjoy great food. I recently hosted a small brunch to celebrate one of my dearest work friends. She is having a sweet baby boy in the fall and brunch seemed like the perfect opportunity to sprinkle her with some love. Are you searching for some brunch inspiration? I've got some delicious menu ideas and beautiful table settings for you! Let's talk about table settings first. For this brunch I decided to use elements of black and white with accents of bright green. I purchased a black tablecloth at Home Goods that I cut in half and stitched a fabric runner down the center to make the tablecloth fit my table better. I used the same fabric to make some cloth napkins for my guests to use. Black and white plates were layered and topped with a simple faux green stem. The look was clean and simple but still elegant. For centerpieces, fresh florals are always a win in my book - they're effortless and always beautiful. If flowers don't fit your style or budget, fresh fruits and vegetables also make a wonderful centerpiece and they can be used later. I really like using citrus fruits as vase filler - they're bright and cheery and generally inexpensive. I used elements of black and white as well as green in other locations in my kitchen to make the theme consistent. Monstera leaves are so on-trend right now and you can find the giant faux ones everywhere! Hobby Lobby, Target, and Wal-mart all have a great selection of them in store. Need some menu ideas for your next brunch? I kept it simple and included a lot of items that could be prepped ahead of time: A yogurt bar - vanilla yogurt with lots of different toppings including fresh fruit, granola, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds. Mini muffins and mini cinnamon rolls - both could be made ahead or purchased from a local bakery. Savory vegetable tart - There is so much opportunity to make it fit your taste preferences and most of this dish can be prepped ahead. More recipe details can be found here. Summer salad - Use what it in season! I prepared a peach and walnut salad and the recipe can be found here. Prep everything ahead and save the dressing for last! Guacamole BLT's - one of my absolute favorite dishes. I prepped the sandwiches the morning of the event and served them at room temperature - they were delicious! More details on guacamole BLT's can be found here. What's brunch without cocktails? I served up some white peach sangria for my guests. For the guests that prefer something non-alcoholic, serve sparkling water with lemons and strawberries. The fruit adds delicious extra flavor! I like to make a drink service area with extra napkins, glassware and straws, and some flavorful garnishes. Citrus fruits and fresh herbs like mint and basil make great drink garnishes. I hope you get to brunch and enjoy some time with your favorite people very soon!
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