5 TIPS FOR A FABULOUS EASY BRUNCH

I think I could be crowned QUEEN OF THE FABULOUS, EASY BRUNCH! We have lots of overnight guests here at StoneGable and that mean feeding them breakfast! After years of hosting I think I have refined the process for a fabulous brunch!!!

I've put together 5 EASY, EASY tips for a no cook breakfast or brunch that will leave your guest full, impressed and happy ... and you with lots of time and energy to enjoy the rest of the day!

SHADES OF SPRING GREEN TABLESCAPE

When I think of Spring... I think of GREEN... in all of it's glorious shades and tones!

Today's tablescape pays homage to the beautiful greens of Spring.

Experts say that all greens work well together... and for the most part I find that to be true. 

So, I'm playing with Spring greens and setting a relaxed and breezy table with a big splash and pop another color that also loves to play with green...

5 TIPS FOR A BEAUTIFUL CENTERPIECE.. Part II in a tablescaping series

Last week as part of a Tablescaping Series, we talked about adding POP, PRETTY AND PIZZAZZ to a tables by choosing and creatively using dishes.

And this week it is all about centerpieces! Centerpieces are focal points of a table. Here are 5 tips to make your centerpieces a star...

THE ART OF STACKING DISHES

To say I have a little crush on dishes is quite an understatement! 

I love love love them!

And one of my favorite ways to use them is to stack them! Using stacks of dishes in a tablescape gives them an alluring and dimensional quality and a steal-the-show way to be displayed! 

One of the biggest benefits of stacking dishes is that I can use the same dishes over and over again and get a new look every time!

Here's a few tips for creating beautiful stacks of dishes...

6 TIPS FOR CREATING A KITCHEN TABLE VIGNETTE

A Kitchen Table Vignette is one of my favorite things to create!

 I pull out my dishes and silverware and a few other kitchen items and seasonal things... and play until... VOILA... it all comes together to create a big punch of panache in your kitchen!

Here's 5 easy steps to create a kitchen table vignette yourself...

WINTER SOUP BUFFET

Last Sunday I put together a quick Soup Buffet after Church. Right before our small group arrived, I snapped a few pictures.

This table was not intended to be a blog post but I thought it would be fun to show you how I set up a easy to execute tablescape and luncheon... a real life... not edited for publication table...

THANKSGIVING IN THE FIELD

The late fall day was absolutely magical! Blue skies, a slight breeze coaxing the last autumn stained leaves from the trees so they could dance across the cut fields of corn... 

What a beautiful day to celebrate Thanksgiving... al fresco!

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #53

Welcome to 

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!

In two week's TTT will be trying something new... a guest host!

And it could be YOU

It's easy, fun, brings traffic to your blog and let's you participate in a new way! Don't worry if you have never done anything like this before... I'll walk you through it!

If you are interested in being a TTT guest host drop me an e-mail at stonegable333@gmail.com

Now, here are some features from last week...

LILY OF THE VALLEY TABLESCAPE

I don't think there is a sweeter flower in all the world as a Lily Of The Valley! It's perfumy aroma and scalloped white bell blooms are dainty and lady like!

These shade loving flowers are in full bloom at StoneGable just waiting to grace a little chippy table on the front porch...

Lilies Of The Valley call for a very simple, uncomplicated table. My grandmother's table worn and slightly warped with years of wear works so well with these innocent blooms!

A little bunch of white lilies of the valley are placed on white plates with intricate edges and scrolling designs.

The lilies are tied up in a quaint bundle with kitchen string.

The little bundle are framed by the plate edges!

Lace edged ecru napkins are overlaid with a cloud of organza... and gathered up in a silver ring.

The vintage napkins are ones my grandmother once had.

I love the juxtaposition of the Waterford crystal goblets on the chippy table.

A hotel silver footed bowl is filled with sweet lilies of the valley.  It makes a simple and pretty centerpiece.

With the bridal veil spirea in full bloom... the lilies of the valley still are the stars of this table!!!!

THE MENU

LEEK AND ONION TART

Fresh Greens with LEMON VINAIGRETTE

LACE COOKIES with Vanilla Ice Cream

Prosecco with Strawberries

HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS LINKY PARTY ~ RECIPES AND TABLESCAPES

Welcome to

HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS RECIPES AND TABLESCAPES

Join in the Christmas fun by linking up your yummy holiday recipes and festive tablescapes!

The table is set for Christmas Brunch.  It's our very favorite meal... I think because it is such a tradition! We eat the same thing year after year! Everyone has a favorite.

 The table is set with a pinecone theme that reflects the decorations in the rest of StoneGable.

Lots of natural element and very earthy colors make this table relaxed and quiet. This year's table is simple and easy!

A white tablecloth lays a snowy foundation...

Round twiggy placemats (Pier 1) are a nice compliment to the square plates.

A trio of white and green plates (HomeGoods) are topped with a pinecone bowl (Christmas Tree Shop) and embellished with a little sprig of cedar.

I love the shape and detail in these sweet little bowls...

A glittery acorn ornament is a take-home gift and a name card all in one!

Brown and white gingham napkins (Pier 1) are caught up in a beaded napkin ring. They brings a little sparkle to the table!!!

I tucked a tiny sprig of evergreen and a pine cone under each napkin ring...

My favorite brown ribbed stems are just the right color for the table... and perfect for Mimosas!!!

Lemon cedars and sugar pine cones run down the center of the table...

The cedars were potted in white urns I antiqued. Look for a post about antiquing pottery after the New Year.

Pinecone candles (Pottery Barn) look so real!

Everything is ready and waiting for our family on Christmas morning!

THE CHRISTMAS BRUNCH MENU

Christmas Casserole

Kielbasa

Smoked Salmon

Bagels

Land of Nod  Cinnamon Rolls

Pizzelles

Fruit Salad

Coffee

Mimosas

Now it's your turn to share... and feel free to grab my button!

MY FAVORITE ROOM... FEATURED AT SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

This is my favorite room...

I was thrilled when  Kim at SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE asked to feature it in her very popular weekly series...

MY FAVORITE ROOM...

Come visit me at SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE to take a tour of my favorite room and get a peek at never seen before pictures of my home!

STONEGABLE~ THE BEST OF SEPTEMBER

It may not officially be Fall yet, but when Labor Day is over I start to celebrate my favorite season!!!

Also starting this month... I am introducing 'THE BEST OF" series at StoneGable. 

Seasons are cycles! One right after the other... returning to the same spot on the calendar each year!

It is such a pity to post seasonal content year after year and then have them go unnoticed... buried deep in the archives...

So, as we start this new Fall cycle... I am bringing you THE BEST OF.. recapturing the beauty and bounty of each month and each season! Here is THE BEST OF SEPTEMBER...

The first sign of fall at StoneGable is a new wreath on the front door!  This wreath celebrates the best of fall color! Here's how to make this FALL PUMPKIN WREATH.

If you are like me, when mid September rolls around you are beginning to pull out the summer flowers in your outdoor post and starting to fill them with signs of Fall!  My front door and porch are usually the first things transformed with OUTDOOR FALL DECOR!

Not only are most of us planting mums outside.. but inside too! I say... think outside the pot!  Give your fall blooms a MUM MAKEOVER!

 Here are some helpful tips for making potted mums not only seasonally festive but sensationally fabulous!

Early fall is pear season... soft, perfummy and so juicy! This beautiful CONSTRUCTED PEAR SALAD is one luscious way to use fall pears!

Continuing the pear theme, early fall is the time to set your table with Autumnal hues and lots of layers and textures! PERFECT AUTUMN PAIR-ING TABLESCAPE  brings the warmth of Fall to the table!

Fall is the time for another beautiful fruit... APPLES! Did you know that every apple has a different flavor, tartness, sweetness and some are better than others for eating and cooking?

Here is an APPLE PRIMER... a guide to many varieties of apples... 

Before you buy another apple find out which one is best !

 NO-FAIL CARAMEL APPLES are a yummy fall treat. There is a little secret to keep the caramel from sliding off off the apple!

Other September Posts you might want to peek at...

POOFING THE FALL PILLOWS                                             APPLE DUMPLINGS

VINEYARD TABLE                                                                   HARVEST IN THE HUTCH

Please join Marsha at  SPLENDEROSA for BY INVITATION ONLY! This months topic was cycles. You will also be able to visit all the other fabulous blogs and see their take on this month's topic! Thanks, Marsha!