easy ideas for an Easter brunch

This year, instead of a traditional breakfast or lunch, combine the best parts of both and plan the perfect Easter brunch for your friends and family.

From a fun, festive setting to a delicious menu that caters to a variety of cravings, there’s a lot of work that goes into throwing a get-together on a special day. I love how FTD put together this fun post featuring creative Easter brunch ideas and recipes to help us get started. Featuring both savory and sweet items, this guide has us covered when it comes to throwing the best holiday event yet!

Check out the styling tips and recipe suggestions below! 

ciao! fabiana

fresh entertaining ideas for spring

Welcome to our “Spring Brunch and Entertaining Blog Hop”! Today I’m joined by 4 super talented bloggers, and we’re showcasing our favorite ways to prepare and host a Spring Brunch.

 

First, I’ll be showing you all the details of my tablescape and family room mantel, and then I’ll turn it over to Mary Ann, Cindy, Annie and Michele.

 

I recently had the opportunity to style the new line of table linens from Pacific & Rose, so I was really inspired to use this Lilibet tablecloth in the Cornflower color as the base of my design.

Each place setting is layered with some of my favorite table wares, including the Serena & Lily Raffia place mats and simple white farmhouse style plates from Home Goods that I use ALL the time. 

They really set off the pretty pattern in the tablecloth.

 

The breakfast room is bright and sunny, and I love sharing my different table settings in here.

 

My love for blue and white is evident with the display of vintage transferware plates up above the windows, so I love incorporating that look onto my tables.

 

Since this is a brunch table for the family, I kept the middle of the table fairly simple. 

Just a big bouquet of stock in the middle with a smaller little crock of white cottage roses to add a touch of the garden is all that’s needed.

 

This is one of my favorite little bunnies, and here he (or she) is keeping a watchful eye over the breakfast eggs.

 

Two more larger bunnies on the sideboard are flanking the "extras" that may be needed during brunch. 

All three of these rabbits are lightweight faux cement, so they’re easy to move around if needed.

 

Over on the mantel, I’ve collected a few of my favorite pitchers, vases and crocks to display more spring flowers. 

The lilacs, stock and pink roses are from Trader Joes, and the white cottage roses and early hydrangeas are from my garden.

 

These funny little moss bunnies are also from Home Goods from a few years back. I love how they stand out against all the blue and white.

I really love how the Cornflower blue of this Lilibet tablecloth sets off the rest of the table with all of its spring elements. Imagine if this tablecloth were white.

 

The whole look would be sooooo different. The hand-blocked, unique print of this cloth really makes a world of difference!

 

Now on to sharing more 

Spring inspiration with my friends here:

 • Classic Casual Home 

 • Most Lovely Things

 • Cindy Hattersley Design 

 • Hello Lovely

After you check out the pretty tables from Mary Ann, Annie, Michele and Cindy, please check back here with me tomorrow for more spring inspiration.

ciao! fabiana

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Info on table accessories:

Dinner Plates: Home Goods

Salad Plates: Home Goods

Green Salad Plates: Bordallo Pinheiro

Tablecloth: Pacific & Rose

Napkins: Fete Home 

Placemats:  Serena & Lily 

Glassware: similar found here

Flatware: Amazon

Egg cups: Amazon

Bunnies: Home Goods

Light fixture: Serena & Lily

All vases and pitchers are vintage

Portrait is a family heirloom

 

hosting a 4th of July brunch

 

July 4th is almost here! Today’s creative combo is Red, White & True Blue featuring two vintage-inspired patterns: Buffalo Check and Capri Stripe!

 

Why be all matchy-matchy, when you can create your own unique look?

Here I combined two classics from for a fun nod to patriotic décor  using coordinating blue stripes and red checks by Solino Home.

The tablecloth in the Capri Stripe pattern, coordinates so well with so many different napkin styles from the Solino Home collection, but especially love it with the bold red check.

Texture is brought in with raffia placemats and my new napkin rings. This pretty bamboo flatware is my “go-to” for so many of my tablescapes. It adds an elegant but casual note to any table.

Yummy croissants and ripe, red strawberries are welcome addition to this table and make it an official "brunch" setting!

Singular Shasta Daisies stand watch over the center of the table in individual vintage glass bottles.

 

What better reason than the 4th of July to go all out with the red, white and blue décor? I get so inspired just by the stars and stripes flying proudly on so many beautiful homes in our neighborhood.

 

Remember to "Making it nice" for Independence Day! It's so fun to pull out the red, white, and navy and set a beautiful table or two for this long holiday weekend.

Shopping info:

Capri Stripe Tablecloth

Red Check Napkins

Raffia Placemats

White Farmhouse Plates

Rattan Napkin Rings

Bamboo Flatware

 

One tip is to start with an inspiration piece and then lay the foundation with a pretty runner or tablecloth. It’s as easy as pie! And speaking of pie, I’m off to make our favorite Apple Crumble pie.

 

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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local mother's day shopping ideas

Molly Wood Garden Design

Instead of gifting mom with the over-done bouquet of standard flowers, give her a beautiful succulent arrangement from Molly Wood Garden Design that will last for months. This drought-friendly alternative is beautiful and low maintenance - she doesn't need to get a vase or change the water. 

And a succulent arrangement is perfect for her to take to her office or place anywhere around the house! Molly Wood Garden Design has locations in Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach and they can create a completely custom succulent arrangement for mom.  

Celebrate Mother's Day at Pacific City

Pacific City invites you to celebrate mom with the ocean as your backdrop on Saturday, May 7 from 11 am – 4 pm.  Join in the entertaining festivities on Pacific City’s center deck (near Tommy Bahama), where attendees of all ages will enjoy creating a wildflower bouquet for mom, courtesy of Petals and Pop! Pacific City also will be hosting a social media giveaway.  

To help commemorate this special, fun-filled day, skilled photographer Jenna Norman will be onsite to capture special moments. Families may participate in a complimentary session, and each family will be able to download 3 professionally edited photos starting Monday, May 9. 

The photo session is free to guests who present $50 in combined same–day receipts from purchases made at Pacific City from April 30 to May 7. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. 

SOCIAL Costa Mesa

SOCIAL is celebrating moms with brunch on Sunday, May 8. Executive Chef Brian Jenzer has delicious, spring-inspired items on the a la carte menu like Avocado Toast with creme fraiche, confit cherry tomatoes, pea tendrils, radish, and tarragon; Cinnamon French Toast with brioche, summer berries, and maple syrup; and more. 

For every mom that dines for brunch, SOCIAL will treat them to a complimentary glass of champagne or dessert. To reserve, please call the restaurant at 949.642.2425. 

Studio Suzan

Handcrafted locally in Costa Mesa, all of the pieces at Studio Suzan are made by hand with love and care, making each one special and unique. 

This Mother’s Day, gift mom with jewelry she will treasure forever, individually designed and made by Suzan Zahedi and her talented, who has been creating jewelry for 20 years. 

These handmade 18k gold and rose gold rings are perfect for stacking and wearing together, or you can purchase one for yourself to match her. 

Lavender Salon Boutique & Blowdry Bar

This Mother's Day, treat mom to a signature blow dry at Lavender Salon in Newport Beach. Before she spends the day with her loved ones, Mom can get her hair blown out by one of the talented stylists at the recently opened salon that offers a new level of luxury service and ambiance not found anywhere else in Orange County. 

During the blow dry, mom will be treated to a complimentary glass of champagne (or Lavender Bellini!) and a scalp massage. Lavender Salon is located at Castaway Commons in Newport Beach, next to Gratitude and Ra Yoga. 

For more info and to book your mom's appointment, please call 949.515.2900.

Ways & Means at Home

For the mom who loves to cook and indulge, Ways & Means at Home at Pacific City, will offer customizable gift baskets this Mother’s Day. 

The team behind Ways & Means Oyster House offers a curated collection of cookbooks, packaged goods, kitchen small wares, culinary and more in their first retail store.

ciao! fabiana