This weekend as you plan to spend time with friends and family consider enjoying breakfast outside at home. Dining al fresco is one of my very favorite things to do. Start your day off with a delicious meal, great company, lots of coffee and maybe a mimosa or bloody mary.
Last Sunday I prepared a beautiful and simple breakfast and we enjoyed it in the backyard under the silver maple tree . We started with chilled organic watermelon slices before the main course. An appetizer for breakfast is a great way to surprise guests and it is always a good idea to serve fruit for breakfast.
Here are 5 tips for a perfect al fresco breakfast:
1. Mix your textiles. Pair a neutral tablecloth with beautiful punch colored cloth napkins. This is the time for lively and energizing color. I keep my napkins in color coordinated stacks and this way I can grab a grouping that go together and there is no need to match them perfectly. It is so interesting to pair napkins that carry the same colors across the table.
2. Use the fun dishes. Why are you waiting to use that aqua serving dish? Bring it out for breakfast and delight your family and friends with something a little unexpected.
3. Keep the menu simple. After the watermelon, we dined on my famous scrambled eggs, sliced organic cherry tomatoes and toast. The meal took 5 minutes to prepare and everyone loved it.
4. Use a tray. This is my favorite tip for dining outside! I have several serving trays of various shapes, colors and sizes lying around my house. I use a tray to carry everything we need outside in one trip. When they are not in use they serve as beautiful decor on coffee tables and in the kitchen.
5. Take the extra time to stage a floral centerpiece along with the newspaper. If your kids are coming to the table place one of their favorite activities within reach. This way everyone can enjoy a little quiet time between conversations.
Bonus tip : Lastly, have fun! Dining outside is a great way to enjoy the moment and start the day. Once you are finished shake the crumbs off the tablecloth and pile everything up on the tray. Remember to keep entertaining easy and it always will be perfect.
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