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Brunch Affair Color Switch!

We had so much fun with our dining room shoot, that we’ve decided to do it again but in a totally different color scheme. We switched out all the pinks and greens for yellows, and aquas. When you have a neutral base (white table and chairs, a subtle wall color and neutral drapes) this is so easy for anyone to do. My favorite decorating advice it just that- keep the main pieces neutral then add accent colors with pillows, artwork, flowers, etc.. Not only is this easy an easy way to decorate, but also affordable!

{So what did we do differently?}

1. We used hydrangeas instead of peonies in the milk bottles because they were in season.

2. We simplified our napkin ring even more by just adding a simple daylily to it.

3. We used a different arrangement of vintage table clothes.

4. We took a simple white plate then dolled it up with an aqua saucer (found at Goodwill for $.99 each)

5. We changed up the centerpiece with flowers, etc. (We took the coffee out of the vintage canister, and added hydrangeas instead!)

We’re so excited to have our Brunch Affair featured in the April 2012 issue of Romantic Homes Magazine!!!

And that’s our Brunch Affair Color Switch!!! Take a look at the differences below!!!

Making the Amazing Raspberry Buttercream Cake

We had so many comments on the beautiful cake from A BRUNCH AFFAIR so we thought we’d give you a little more info on it. We love baking, but we also love eating what we bake so I try to limit ourselves. Sweets are our thing! Anyone who knows us knows how much we both love cake. No need for ice cream with it, just plain cake with sugary frosting…and all self-control is lost! So, when choosing what to make for the Dining Room Shoot, cake was on the top of our list. We decided to take a simple white cake with buttercream frosting and give it some sweet accessories. We used a delicious homemade mixed berry jam to sweeten up the middle, then topped it off with a bed of fresh raspberries. I used my Pampered Chef Cake Decorator tool to make the beaded detail- so simple, yet so sweet!

After the cake is completely cooled, add a layer of frosting and jam to the top of one round. Top with the other round so the frosting/jam mix is in the middle. Some great ideas for jam substitutes are jelly of any flavor, lemon cream cheese, coconut, pineapple, chocolate, custard, candy bars and anything you can think of…but remember to change your topping and/or frosting flavor to match.

Use a spatula or a baker’s knife to spread the frosting. If it starts to pull the cake apart, stop and put in the freezer for a few minutes to cool it. Use your cake decorator {our favorite is from The Pampered Chef} to decorate.

Top with fresh raspberries and keep cold so the raspberries won’t melt red on to your frosting.

For darling printable recipe cards click HERE!

We’re so excited to have our Brunch Affair featured in the April 2012 issue of Romantic Homes Magazine!!

Antique Cameo Napkin Ring

Our DIYs don’t get simpler than this! We were so excited to come across these beautiful brooches at a garage sale this past weekend and thought this would be the perfect way to use them. We decided to add a touch of rustic by using jute rope to tie around our custom linen napkin then pinned the antique brooch to the front for the final touch. We especially loved the idea of the brooches being a unique favor for your guest to take home and they will too! The brooches cost $2 each so not only easy, but very inexpensive!

Vintage White Cake with Buttercream Frosting

The secret to this cake…is the raspberry jam mixed with frosting between the 2 layers of cake. We also added a dense layer of raspberries on the top of the cake…what color!!!

Fresh Flower Jar Chair Decor

Materials Needed:

small jars

ribbon, hemp or string

fresh flowers

It is as easy as tying the string or ribbon to the jar and then to the chair, filling with water and adding flowers.

This simple detail adds an inviting and enchanting feel to your table.

Fab Find Wooden Toolbox

Custom Design Cloth Napkins

With a few simple steps we were able to turn plain white cloth napkins into another unique addition to our lovely brunch affair!

Materials Needed:

iron

cloth napkins

iron-on/transfer paper

computer/printer

scissors

hard surface

The first step is to print your design on your transfer paper. Follow instructions on the paper packaging. Be sure to print a mirror-image. Try www.graphicsfairy.com for designs.
Cut out your design close to the edge. Solid shapes are easier to work with and yield the best results.

Place your design face-down on your napkin. You must work on a hard-surface.
Be sure to consult the instructions of your transfer paper.

Hold your pattern so it will not shift when you place the iron on top.

Our transfer paper required us to push down very hard for 20 seconds and then completely lift the iron and replace it for 20 more seconds.
Do not wiggle the iron or it may smudge your design.

Peel off the paper backing in one swoop. Be careful & make sure the design is secureto the fabric first. You may have to iron again.
Our paper told us to peel while warm for a matte finish and peel while cool for a glossy finish.

Mirror Menu Display

Materials Needed:

mirror

m-e-n-u letter cutouts

tape

dry erase marker

Simply tape the letters on the doily and tape the doily to the mirror. You can write the menu items with the dry erase marker to show your guests what to expect. Add any designs to make it more fun.
You could also make conversation questions on the mirror.

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