Black and White Brunch

How lovely is this gorgeous brunch featuring designer Sarah Seven's spring 2013 bridal collection?  I am obsessed with the chic black, white, and gold color combination that they pulled off so effortlessly.  I adore the gold cutlery, the pretty pink florals, the menus displayed on an embroidery hoop, and the lovely gowns.  Happy Monday! 

{photos via Style Me Pretty}

Mother's Day Brunch

Why take mom out for Mother's Day when you can have her over for brunch?  I particularly love the idea of a citrus and herb themed brunch, with warm yellows and neutral greens.  However you choose to celebrate your mom this Sunday, here's some citrus inspiration, enjoy!

{Photos via: Clockwise from top left: Pillows & Green Flower Balls, Rosemary Napkin Ring, Lemon Centerpiece, Mini Pancake Stacks, Honey, Green Glass Fleur de Lis Votive, Yellow Bird Plate, Green Apple Table Runner, and Citrus and Herb Salad}

Sex And The City Themed Bachelorette

We were in NYC this past weekend celebrating a Sex And The City themed bachelorette for one of our good friends.  We dinned at restaurants our favorite four fictional ladies dinned, took a strip tease class, celebrated our bachelorette, and danced the night away.  The color palette for our NYC bachelorette party, aptly named "Neha And The City" was pink, white, and black.  We created goodie bags for all the girls that included: water bottles, nail files, shot glasses, hang-over helper kits, mints, and a "Neha And The City" tank.  We created a mini cocktail bar that included martini recipes such as the Carrie, the Miranda, the Charlotte, the Samantha, and renamed the Cosmopolitan to play on our bride-to-be's new last name.  Threw in Magnolia cupcakes, cookies, a boa, and of course the infamous yellow post it.   We also added SATC ambiance with Carrie's musings "I couldn't help but wonder..." and added a pin-the-lips on Mr. Big game.  We gifted our bride-to-be with the book, Love Letters of Great Men (from the first SATC movie), and had her soon to be husband write her the sweetest love letter that had everyone teary-eyed.  And since we were a diverse group of girls from Chicago, DC, and NYC we had our bachelorette write up a little blurb about each girl and put them together in a New York Star (the fictional newspaper Carrie wrote for), "Sex and the City" column and sent it out to the girls the week of the trip.

the "Carrie" desk



{Pin the lips on Mr. Big.  Not sure why his head is so much smaller in comparison to his body}

{Carrie's Musings "I Couldn't Help But Wonder..."}

We decked out our bachelorette in traditional bachelorette style: a sash and huge ring.  We also added a mock Carrie Veil from the first movie.

{logo for our SATC inspired Bachelorette weekend}

We played the undie game, where each girl brought an undie for the bride to be, and placed it in one of the bags that most closely represents one for the four SATC leading ladies.  And the bride-to-be guessed who the undie was from.

On our last day in NYC we decided to have brunch at the Russian Tea Room, location of Alexandr and Carrie's first date.  We added quotes such as "He tasted like black cherries" and "Alright you gorgeous Russian, I'm off" that were representative of their romance at each place setting.  And we gifted our bride-to-be with the apron that Charlotte wore in the second movie, in a similar style box as when Alexandr gifted Carrie that pink Oscar de la Renta gown (from the episode, the Ick Factor).



~ All photos courtesy of me.

Valentine's Day Brunch

How cute is this love bird themed Valentine's Day brunch. Spoil your loved ones to a simple yet stunning Valentine's Day treat.  This lovely brunch came to gether with hints of pink, and personal touches.  On the menu: strawberry parfaits, muffins, cake donuts, mini sandwiches, and milk shooters.  Create some ambiance with adorable heart paper straws, ribbons, and personalized water labels- which are to die for.

{photos via Hostess Blog}

A Fall Brunch

Love this Autumn themed brunch with it's gorgeous greens, orange and yellows, pumpkins, leaves, and adorable tree stumps.  The menu featured  mini donuts (how fabulous are apple donuts in the fall), bacon & egg cups, salmon cups, croissants, and coffee.  And the macaroon favors in push pops are adorable!  Brunch is one of my favorite meals, but autumn brunches are the best, enjoy!

{photos via Celebrations at Home}

Benedict, Eggs Benedict

How original and fun is this Build Your Own Eggs Benedict Brunch Bar? Fully equipped with everything you'd need for your Eggs Benedict: pulled pork, smoked salmon, steamed asparagus, and 3 different flavors of hollandaise sauce.  To wash down your Eggs Benedict you have your choice of deliciously red Bloody Marys or tangy Mimosas.  The yellow and chevron pattern bring this little display together perfectly, cheers!   

{photos via Celebrations at Home}