I think Valentine's Day gets a bad rap. I know that most people view Valentine's Day as a day filled with bad boxed candy and over priced roses but it's also an opportunity to show your friends, family, or your main squeeze lots of love. Recently I threw a Valentine's Day Brunch for a couple of girlfriends with the help of Anthropologie (and Amy's gorgeous home). It was a day of much needed girl time, yummy food, and friendship. Nothing says " I love you girlfriend!" like french toast with fresh berries, whipped cream, and raspberry compound butter. Totally outrageous. In fact you can find that recipe and read my interview with Anthropologie about my gals brunch over on their blog today, but first...please read on!
Charmain from Emblem Flowers created the prettiest centerpiece for our table inspired by my Fancophile plates. She did such a lovely job of picking up the reds, pinks and purple details from the hearts. It really made the entire table sparkle!
Details like modern gold flatware and gold bottomed glasses made our brunch feel ultra special. A real treat for my ladies and me!
On the menu: Baked French Toast with Raspberry Compote Butter for starters! Honestly, the french toast alone would probably have been enough but I couldn't help myself so I also made easy Brûléed Grapefruit, soft boiled eggs, and Thyme Greyhound cocktails. After all, every good girls brunch needs a good cocktail!
Maybe the most exciting part of this brunch, getting a chance to use my vintage maple syrup dispensers. It made me feel just a wee bit better about my out-of-control vintage tabletop collection. But that's another post!
One thing's for sure: you know you have a great group of girlfriends when you leave a brunch thinking, why can’t we do this every week?! And then promptly get on a text chain to promise more brunches in the very near future.
So, cheers to girlfriends and showering them with love this Valentine's Day!
Are you planning anything special for your ladies this V-day? What do you have planned?
photos by Mary Costa Photography / Florals by Emblem Flowers / more brunch on Anthro Blog
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Anthropologie. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who support Freutcake!
grandbabycakes says
This brunch is absolutely fantastic! I wish I could get an invite!
freutcake says
Thank you Jocelyn! I would love to have you at our next girlfriend's brunch. xo
Camille | Planning Pretty says
This so beautiful Leah! You did an amazing job and Mary's photos are gorgeous!!!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you so much Camille! I agree, Mary is magical with photos. xo
Jess says
Nice job chica! Looks divine and oh so delicious!
Leah Bergman says
Thanks Jess! Happy V-Day to you. xo
legomyjgo says
Looks like so much fun! I am having Galentine's Day on Friday night with some girlfriends. Everyone is bringing an appetizer and a bottle of wine so we can play my new Wine board game I got for Christmas! It's called Uncorked and it is amazing. (And I don't work for them- we just really have had the best time with this game)
Leah Bergman says
How fun and I love your disclaimer. 😉 My friends would love a wine and board game night! I'm definitely going to look into Uncorked. Thanks for the recommendation. xo
annettevartanian says
This is such a beautiful brunch, Leah! And that french toast...yummy! xx A
Leah Bergman says
Thanks so much Annette! Xo That french toast is amazing!!
Jackie (York Avenue) says
What a cute brunch! That shirt looks gorgeous on you too.
Leah Bergman says
Thanks Jackie! I loved this shirt from the moment I spotted it. Xo Happy V Day to you.
Kristi Murphy says
This post completely inspired me to go get that shirt yesterday! I love it! Absolutely gorgeous spread! I may have to think about those dishes too ;-)!
Leah Bergman says
I hope you love the shirt as much as I do! Thanks so much for the sweet compliments. xo
Rachelle says
Hi Leah!
I've been looking everywhere for those maple syrup dispensers! They're perfect. Are they available online?
Leah Bergman says
Hi Rachelle,
Happy Friday to you! Unfortunately the maple syrup dispensers are vintage and I found them at a thrift shop a couple of years ago. I haven't found a pair like them since. I would try Ebay or Etsy however! Best of luck in your search.
Elise says
Very nice, were can you finf/ buy theese plates with flowers? I have looked for them on Anthropologie but i can't find them?
The photos are very nice!