DIY Brunch

Nail the Perfect Brunch for Mum

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

You’ve seen our gift guide, checked out our dining guide, and now we’ve got one last tip for you.

To really make a day for your Mum (or wife), why not create a homey brunch with personalized touches just for her?

Militza Maury, the savvy eco-minded blogger behind Little Green Dot shows us how she threw her mum a sweet brunch with vintage touches.

Brunch Table
“This event was not about being eco-friendly, it was about my Mum. The theme was: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…”

I wanted to show her how and why she is such a special Mami, so I decorated the table with flowers, used beautiful vintage plates and glasses, and made food that I knew she’d enjoy.”

Image: the beautiful brunch table as created by Militza c/o http://ourlittlegreendot.com/

Menu
“I designed the menu by first looking at what produce was available to me here in Singapore. Along with that, I chose sustainably farmed, organically farmed and wholesome ingredients.

I thought about how to minimize buying imported foods by buying locally-made pastries, breads and pasta and minimized packaging by making my own things.”

Image: the menu designed by Militza c/o http://ourlittlegreendot.com/

The Feast
Militza made all the food, including that cheese!

Image c/o http://ourlittlegreendot.com/

Flowers
“Instead of buying imported flowers, I handpicked them from the park and from the street outside my home.”

Image: Roadside flowers c/o http://ourlittlegreendot.com/

Thirst Quencher
“Instead of bottled and packaged drinks, I served lovely flavored water.”

There were two infusions: a citrus blend made with lemon, lime, and orange slices, as well as a fruity blend with watermelon and basil.

Image c/o http://ourlittlegreendot.com/

Photo Garland
“Instead of making decorations, I made my own. I displayed photographs of her throughout the years and added little handwritten notes here and there for her to read.”

Image: Photo garland c/o http://ourlittlegreendot.com/