It’s stuff that I had and fit into my holiday decor. I spent $13 on real greenery and hydrangea flowers from Trader Joe’s. Use what you have and add some special touches. Presentation is key and makes your guest feel special, however, your tablescape does not have to be fussy or expensive. I found the best recipe for the french toast using French Vanilla ice cream.

Doing things like washing and cutting fruit, marinating the salmon, cutting the sausage really helped the flow of the day go easierīonus tip: Pinterest is a gold mine! There’s tons of ideas for recipes, presentation, etc.

My daughter and I prepped as much of the food as possible the day before. My mind literally does not function without a list, so I made my shopping list and shopped my local Trader Joe’s for all of the items. As with any hosted event, be aware of your guest’s allergies and restrictions. Typically it’s a combination between breakfast and lunch so I wanted items that were traditional breakfast, but would be hearty enough to keep folks full. One of the best things about brunch is that its easier than doing a whole dinner. Either way, here’s the steps I took to host mine. It’s a great idea for any holiday, or just because you want to have girl friends over to chill. So when it was my turn to host a family event this year, I chose a paint and sip holiday brunch. And brunch is totally a favorite New Yorker thing to do. I’ve participated in a few paint and sip activities over the past two years.

Brunch and sip