Over the past two weeks, you’ve seen how we’ve teamed up with World Market to share casual dining inspiration for down-to-earth entertaining any day of the week.  We created a cool California, wine country inspired table and a rustic table perfect for an everyday Italian meal.  So with dinner covered, it only natural to move on to my favorite day and my favorite meal; Sunday.  And on Sundays we brunch.  

I don’t know about you, but in the Rye household, weekends (when we’re actually home) are the time to enjoy sleeping in, indulge in the comfort food we missed during the week, and just relax!  It’s a far cry from the weekday hustle-and-bustle when we’re looking for keys, flying out of the door, and grabbing coffee to go.

When setting the table, World Market’s beautiful and colorful earthenware plates seemed as if they were made for an easy weekend brunch.  The plates‘ designs are complimented by florals I pulled from around the home; sweet orange ranunculus in bud vases and deep purple artichokes and eucalyptus.  In keeping with our theme of casual entertaining  eggs, toast, pastries, and my infamous cheesy hashbrown casserole are served table side making them easily accessible for second and third servings.

The casserole.  Where do I begin?  The ooey-gooey goodness is reason enough to get out of bed in the morning; with a generous helping of sharp cheddar cheese, green peppers, onions, shredded potatoes (you can use organic frozen potatoes like I did), and jalepenos of course, you have one heck of a breakfast casserole. And remember, a casserole can be made the night before, so consider this your excuse to stay in bed a little longer!

Lastly, french press coffee will be a must, and as many of you know, I run on coffee so this is very important to keep my cup filled.  I also like to offer fruit juice on the table for an extra sip, so having a refreshing, unique flavor on hand like mango or guava is an easy, yet special touch.  Enjoy!  Truly, MKR

P.S. I’ll be sharing my cheesy hashbrown casserole recipe later this week and we’ve got one more week of casual dining inspo coming your way; tune in next week for the daintiest, French Provincial inspired table of sweet treats for the girls. xo 

Last week, I shared a casual cool California, wine country themed table perfect for those authentic meals during the week.  The time spent around a table when there’s nothing to celebrate other than good food, in my opinion, are oftentimes the most cherished moments of all. In Part II of our casual dining series with World Market, I created a rustic table for a simplified dining experience that is another must for your everyday entertaining arsenal. 

When I imagine serving a tempting everyday Italian meal, I strive for anything but generic. Dishes that satisfy, wine that warms the belly all on an arcadian tablescape seems only appropriate, and it’s a welcome change to your midweek dinner routine.  Start with an incredibly doable cheese platter, fresh light past with hand-picked herbs, and wine, lots and lots of wine.

By mixing elements, both old and new, this table revolves around rustic woods, rich textures and an approachable menu easy to whip up with ingredients you’re likely to have on hand.  Having just gotten back from trip, with no florals on hand, I set the mood by bringing the outside in.  A miniature olive and rosemary tree alongside fresh oregano and basil from my garden, woven among candlesticks with varying height, the greenery offers a welcome flavor and added interest to the woodsy tablescape. All in all this authentic combination will be the perfect chance to share a little quality time with family and friends.  Enjoy!  Truly, MKR

P.S. I said it before and I’ll say it again: World Market’s casual dining game is strong. Be on the lookout for more casual entertaining inspiration next week and make sure to check out their Blog to see additional pics and recipes. xo

Decadent food.  Meticulously-styled place settings.  Lush florals spanning the table.  All the makings of a wonderful tablescape.  It will come to you as no surprise when I say that setting the table for a special occasion is one of my absolute favorite things to do.  

But the life that happens in between those special, planned occasions is what I consider to be the most authentic and cherished.  Those are the occasions I can be found enjoying the casual, and beautiful simplicity of entertaining.  Where the food is effortless, the wine is flowing, and my table is filled with favorite pieces like a collected blue and white pitcher, and a few new finds woven in.

For the next four weeks, join me as I team up with our friends at World Market to share easy, casual dining inspiration.  As you’ll see, simple recipes, curated place settings (and of course, good company), lend themselves to create the kind of gatherings that are both achievable and affordable. Hopefully you too will be inspired to get creative in tastefully mixing and matching old pieces with new. 

Today’s spread, to me, is the perfect relaxed vibe for any day of the week.  With a cool California feel, and the help of new additions from World Market in the form of classic linen napkins, washed driftwood chargers, and the most perfectly imperfect ocean blue place settings I’ve ever spied I imagine sitting at this table in the hills of wine country, where I would most certainly stay a long long while.  Truly, MKR

P.S. Tune in next week as I share another table full of casual dining and entertaining inspiration and head over to World Market’s blog for more. xo