Cozy Christmas Brunch – The Rose Desk

“Simply need a cozy, a comfortable little Christmas right here with you”

I did one thing fully completely different for this yr’s Christmas occasion. Just about since I used to be 19 years outdated in my school residence, I’ve thrown a glamorous Christmas occasion. I largely hosted large cocktail events in my twenties and the final couple of years have hosted vacation dinner events (right here and right here) however this yr I assumed it will be enjoyable to host an off-the-cuff Cozy Christmas Brunch for a few of my girlfriends!

The Ambiance

I swapped out my regular eating room art work (which come to think about it, have y’all ever even seen?!) for my Christmas art work and styled the aspect tables with garlands, a Be Merry signal, and a reside tree within the nook.

The Desk

This desk was so easy in comparison with a lot of my extravagant tablescapes, which is strictly what I used to be going for my informal pajama brunch. I styled the desk with a brand new navy blue and inexperienced checkered tablecloth, my tree candle holders adorned with pillar candles, and a lighted pine cone greenery piece within the heart.

The Place Settings

I styled every place with my woven rattan chargers seen at my Jurassic Park occasion, my white Emma dishes from pottery barn, and white lace napkins with my crimson rose serviette rings (a final minute resolution!). I additionally set every place with beautiful inexperienced juice glasses which I not too long ago discovered at an Property sale for $10. One girl’s trash is one other girl’s treasure!

The Style

I’m delighted to say, we determined to put on Christmas pajamas for this brunch! That is fingers down the comfiest I’ve ever been for a celebration. When you’re on the lookout for an indication to have your girlfriends over for a pajama brunch, that is it. I liked seeing everybody’s jammies!

The Drink

I served scrumptious mango peach orange juice in addition to Christmas Mimosas. This festive cocktail can very simply be made right into a mocktail. In reality, I served it each methods! Simply mix champagne (or glowing cider) with cran-apple juice and a splash of orange bitters, garnish with a rosemary sprig, and add a snowy sugared rim should you’re feeling additional fancy. Get the recipe right here.

The Meals

I’m completely delighted with this menu! It was straightforward to tug off, it’s an ideal number of dishes, and it regarded so colourful and festive. You’ve acquired candy, savory, and salty; it’s actually a successful vacation brunch unfold. I hope you’re keen on this line up as a lot as I do!

Eggnog French Toast

That is actually considered one of my favourite Christmas breakfast recipes. What could possibly be extra festive than Eggnog French Toast?! I completely adore making French toast and have tons of types right here on therosetable.com, however that is by far my favourite vacation dish. Get the recipe right here.

Large Ham & Cheese Omelet

I’ve made this a thousand instances and by some means I by no means appear to replace the pictures. Virtually everybody who’s ever had brunch at The Rose Desk has eaten this large ham and cheese omelet. It’s my favourite approach to make eggs for a crowd! Get the recipe right here.

Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits

New this yr! Are you able to consider I’ve by no means used my well-known cranberry sauce in a yogurt parfait earlier than? It was completely scrumptious paired with honey vanilla yogurt, maple pecan granola, and recent banana. Add a mint sprig and also you’ve acquired a beautiful Christmas parfait. I’m completely doing this with leftover sauce yearly! Get the recipe right here.

Brown Sugar Bacon

An oldie however goodie! That is considered one of my favourite methods to make bacon for a crowd: within the oven. Simply dredge it in brown sugar (and a bit of cayenne should you’re feeling spicy!) and roast till good and crispy. Get the recipe right here.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

For dessert, I served my chocolate chocolate chip muffins garnished with sugared cranberries. This muffin recipe was impressed by my holy grail muffin at Disneyland and is a decadent approach to finish a vacation brunch! Get the recipe right here.

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Glad holidays,

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