This weekend, I hosted my first Mother’s Day brunch at home. Being the oldest child sans babies made me the perfect hostess. And the pressure was on.

Niki had set the bar high – see examples here and here. Very high. I think I did a good job, if I do say so myself!

Niki created the gorgeous peony arrangement above. I take credit for the cake.

The kitchen counter doubled as the buffet. The menu included cheesy grits, baked challah french toast, egg white frittatas,  sweet spinach salad and bagels with lots-o-fixens!

The table was decorated with pom poms via Martha Stewart pom, with a few florals intertwined in small apothecary glasses.

Of course the babies needed to know where to sit, as well.

Another shot of the delicious cake: lemon chiffon with a chocolate ganache filling. Available for order from Cakery!

Hope everyone had a Happy Mother’s Day!

xoxo,

Ali

To follow up from yesterday, here are the edible details from R + M’s first celebration.

The food included lots of brunch favorites. To start: fruit skewers, potato pancakes and gruyere popovers.

And for the main event: scrambled eggs with numerous toppings, baked french toast casserole, cheesy grits, arugula salad, cheddar Southern style biscuits, bacon and fresh fruit.

Hanging out in the “playroom.”

No celebration would be complete without a buttercream cake from Cakery & Aunt Ali. {And mini cupcakes to smash, of course}.

The aftermath. Bliss.

Happy birthday R + M!

xoxo,

Niki

Last month R+ M turned one. And so we brunched. With close family and close friends.

Here’s a preview into the decor and paper goods. Brought to you by papery & cakery.

Bamboo flatware, wrapped with a tag & baker’s twine.

 Spray painted bottles and jars filled with an array of white flowers and baby’s breath.

Gumball favors for the big people. Bags of children’s books and bubbles for the minis.

 Aqua pom poms & happy birthday bunting {similar to this}.

 A custom created sign in board, adorned with die cut balloons.

Ray greeting guests at the door.

 Notes to R + M.

 Her favorite birthday gift. {Ok, just kidding, but she has great taste}.

 The blue eyed birthday boy.

Come back tomorrow for cake!

xoxo,

Niki