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Bridal Brunch Honor a special bride with this elegant yet unfussy brunch. From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-411

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Bring a meal together with a floral centerpiece that lends an elegant touch to any brunch table.

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Floral Centerpieces

Floral Centerpieces

Materials:

floral containers (we used cork pots made to look like tree trunks; you could also use clay, plastic or wood pots)
floral foam for fresh flowers (not the dried and artificial flower foam)
large-bloomed flowers, such as hydrangeas
stalk flowers, such as delphiniums
additional delicate accent flowers, such as Queen Anne's lace

1. Cut the floral foam to fit the container (figure A).

2. Soak the foam in a sink or bucket.

3. Place the foam in the container (figure B).

4. Cut hydrangeas to extend just higher than the containers. Sink the stems into the foam. Add delphiniums and Queen Anne's lace to complete the arrangement (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Birds' Nest Party Favor

Birds' Nest Party Favors

When a sweet bride has a sweet tooth, tempt her with a little white chocolate treat.

Materials:

2" diameter twig birds' nests, purchased at craft or floral stores
tea lights
velvet ribbon
4" diameter twig birds' nests
bird-shaped candy or soap mold
white chocolate
double boiler
Jordan almonds
tulle, cut into 16" squares
ribbon

1. Make candle favors by tying velvet ribbon around a tea light. Insert into birds' nest (figure D).

2. To make a chocolate bird and nest, melt white chocolate in a double boiler.

3. Pour into bird-shaped candy or soap mold.

4. Allow to cool, then pop out of the mold (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

5. Place shredded paper in 4" nest. Add a chocolate bird and some Jordan almonds as "eggs" (figure F).

6. Place each nest on 16" tulle square. Gather tulle and tie around the nest with ribbon (figure G).

Figure F

Figure G

Ribbon-Laced Tablecloth

Ribbon-Laced Tablecloth

The final touch on a brunch table is the tablecloth itself. This simple technique adds a bit of personal flair and style.

Materials:

60" wide faux suede, cut 2 times the length of the dining table
iron-on hem tape
1" wide blue painter's tape
ruler
pen
craft knife
self-healing mat
1" wide ribbon, 3 times the length of the dining table

1. Hem the suede edges by folding in each side 1" and ironing on hem tape (figure H).

2. Place the fabric on the table and apply painter's tape down each side length, approximately 6" from the edge of the table.

3. Using the ruler and pen, mark 1" increments down the length of each taped line.

4. Protecting the table surface with a self-healing mat, slit the tape at each mark. Work down the length of the table on both sides.

Remove the tape and lace the ribbon through the slits. Gather and cinch cloth where it drapes off the table by pulling on the ribbon and tying in a bow (figure I).

Figure H

Figure I

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RESOURCES :

Basswood Country Planks
Walnut Hollow Farm
Website: www.walnuthollow.com

Versatool Wood Burner
Walnut Hollow Farm
Website: www.walnuthollow.com