Wow with a cheery cherry brunch!
Enjoy a breezy summer morning filled with fuss-free flair and the season’s juiciest gems
Pretty up plates
with ribbon-kissed napkins
All it takes is a little ribbon to create sweet napkin cuffs that will perk up place settings in no time. To do: Fold a 20" square dinner napkin in half, then roll it loosely and cinch with red gingham ribbon; tie ribbon into a large bow. Using scissors, make two diagonal cuts into each ribbon end to create dainty points. Add napkin to a stacked dinner and salad plate.
Add fresh charm
with a ready-to-eat display
A colander of clean cherries creates an edible, easy-made focal point for your table. To do: If your cherries have a waxy coating, remove it by soaking them in a large bowl of water mixed with 1 cup of vinegar for 15 to 20 minutes. Pour cherries into a colander and rinse; let drain in colander. Set atop a folded towel on your table.
Set the mood for joy
with a just-picked setting
The key to creating a lovely, laid-back brunch that celebrates cherry season in so-pretty style: combining serene blues with garden blooms and handfuls of ruby-red cherries. Here, a round patio table is dressed up with a white embroidered cloth, classic blue-and-white dinnerware and cups kissed with cherry stems and straws. Adding bowls of cherries, as well as a cutting board topped with glass bottles filled with roses and a bowl of craft-store paper pom-poms furthers the stylishmeets-sweet feel. The special extras: ice-cream cone plate-topper IDs (made by filling sugar cones with parchment paper and cherries, then tying a name tag onto each with twine). It’s a cheery spot for catching up with your nearest and dearest!
Create instant ambience
with a fruity candlescape
Sprinkling cherries around warm votive cups releases a subtle fragrance, turning the table display into an aromatic delight. To do: Set four candle cups on a blue tray and arrange cherries around the cups. Pop tea light or votive candles into cups and tie ribbon onto the tray handles. SUCCESS SECRET: Use vanilla-scented candles for a sweet pairing that complements the cherries.
Welcome everyone
with too-cute place cards
Putting a festive place card at each seat offers welcoming flair for pennies! To do: Fold a rectangle of cardstock in half. Paint on two red circle cherries and two green stems. Snip two leaf shapes from green paper, draw on leaf veins with marker and glue to the card. Use a colored pencil to jot down a name; tie on ribbon to finish.