fwo | christmas brunch and christmas pajamas
the countdown has begun: exactly one week before Christmas. hopefully, you’ve purchased your gifts, stocked your fridges, and your plans have been made. since we won’t see you before that big day on fridays with oscar, we thought we’d celebrate a bit early. as you know, fridays with oscar are always about comfy casual: a cozy outfit, a good meal, and of course, a cocktail to kick the weekend off right. today we’re going very cozy with comfy Christmas pajamas.
and if you don’t have your holiday menu planned, we’ve got you covered. i’m pulling out an old family favorite today—a recipe i’ve made for the past 25 or so odd years. my kiddos love it, and i think you will too. so sit back, relax, and let that holiday dissipate. after all, it’s Friday, gang!
Christmas pajamas
i don’t know about you, but Christmas morning (and day for that matter) is about lounging: lounging in pajamas. to that end, i’ve pulled this classic silk pajama set (sold out similar here), cashmere topper (ivory sold out), and cashmere socks from The White Company. yes, silk pajamas are a luxury but i do like to indulge now and then. what i love about these pajamas is that, while they are perfect for Christmas morning, they’re perfectly appropriate for the entire winter season. if you love them as much as i am, there are still sales and deals to be had at The White Company, so make sure to head over there for any last-minute shopping.
Christmas brunch
Christmas brunch is a staple in our house. we’ve been doing it for years, and we’ll do it again this year. if you’re looking for some last-minute ideas, you’ve come to the right place. today, i’m featuring my kiddo’s favorite brunch dish: breakfast sausage & egg casserole.
per usual, it’s super easy to make and feeds a crowd. of course, you can substitute the sausage for meat of your choice or go without. add some veggies and put your own twist on it. no matter what you do, it’s gonna be yummy. after all, how can you go wrong with an egg and cheese base?
Egg and Sausage Casserole
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 6 slices white bread (cut into ½ inch cubes)
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
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Beat eggs in a large bowl; stir in milk, salt, and mustard. Fold bread cubes, cheddar cheese, and sausage into egg mixture. Pour into lightly greased 7×11-inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
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Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
when putting together a Christmas tablescape, i stick with the classics: Spode Christmas china. my parents gave this set to me years ago when i was a new bride. i always think of them when i pull them from storage. this year i kept the table simple slight twist and deviated a bit this year with black placemats, red gingham napkins, and festive napkin rings (similar here). how are you doing your Christmas tablescape this year? let me know in the comments below. red pinecone goblets can be found at Williams Sonoma. the gold flatware is housed in a silverware pouch from a local store. cutlery pouch on Etsy has cute pouches too.
similar silk pajamas | cashmere topper | cashmere socks
Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar
Christmas brunch should never be complicated so i stick with the basics and/or classics. if you like a boozy brunch, then keep it simple this year with a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar. Bloody Mary’s are easy to concoct with a ready-to-serve mix like Mr. & Mrs. T and vodka. and it’s easy to set up a bar for guests that include individual servings of orange juice and champagne for Mimosa’s.
- pickled okra,
- pickles
- martini olives
- lemon wedges
- pepper
- hot sauce
- celery
- Worcestershire
- jalapeños.
plates | placemats | napkins | similar napkin rings | flatware | red goblets | similar cutlery pouch
that’s a wrap gang! oscar and i wish you a wonderful holiday week. enjoy this time with good food, drink, friends, and family. we’re just happy we can be a small part of your week.
As much as I love planning the holiday menu, I think I love planning the tablescape even more! I always wanted the Spode that you have, but never acquired it, however, a couple years ago I found some Kate Spade plates with a white center and a 2 inch border of red. This year I’ll use some silk-like evergreen napkins from Pier 1 that I found hiding in a drawer of the china cabinet and haven’t use in ages and I’ll use a red structured metallic bow for napkin ring. I bring out my red Fostoria goblets and my vintage red tumblers and use the sterling set my aunt left me. I’m still ruminating on what place mats……….I have some great red/black plaid that I’ve used the last two years, but trying to think of something different still.
I so enjoy your tablescapes and styling tips! Thank you!
isn’t it fun to set the table?! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Beth, Oscar, Ollie, Pax, and the whole family! Y’all are a BIG part of our week out here. Love and hugs to all!~
hugs, sylvia! thanks for all the love you send our way. xo
The cutlery bag idea is very cute. If one wanted to be a little crafty, one can buy burlap & other bags at Nashville Wraps. They are a great packaging company with really fast service.
Makes me hungry just to look at those pictures. We normally spend Christmas eve and stay overnight at our daughter and her husband and granddaughters’ home. For Christmas eve they serve some delicious homemade soups, with all the fixings, and our son-in-law is a craft beer expert, and we do beer tastings. For Christmas day brunch our daughter fixes a large egg and sausage casserole like Beth’s. Their menus are easier on them with little children because it’s all pretty much do ahead.
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you Beth and to your family and to beautiful Oscar! Absolutely love seeing your posts daily; thank you for the sunshine. Hugs and love:)
It all looks wonderful! Just want to add one caution….I know it says to take the casserole out of the fridge 30 minutes before baking in a pre-heated oven. This is so important or the casserole will crack going from cold to hot. I have a similar recipe and I put the mixture in the fridge in another container and transfer to my baking dish….yes it makes one more thing to wash but saves a mess with a cracked casserole, no brunch and tears over a favourite Christmas casserole being broken
Merry Christmas blessings to you, Oscar, Ollie and your whole family. I love the Spode china and have several pieces which I blend with a less expensive similar pattern. Have made a similar casserole many times over the years. This year there will be only my friend and me as Covid is preventing getting together with my son and family in another state. But my house is decorated, and Christmas is with us wherever we are.
Hi Beth! I do a similar breakfast casserole, but looks like you make yours in that wonderful round holiday casserole dish. Lightbulb moment! LOL. Love your style tips, for women, and the home. Best to you, Oscar, Ollie and your two-legged gang this holiday season.
I really am glad a friend told me about you. Your style, is one I can wear.
Thank you, Linda Pietrucha
May you have a wonderful Xmas and enjoy the holidays finding joy in the small pleasures life has to offer during these trying times. Stay safe and take care so that you may continue to inspire your followers for many more years to come!
Beautiful table and the recipe is comfort food. You look really pretty in your lounge wear & Oscar makes a very handsome companion. My husband is in hospital but improving fast so I’m hoping he can be home for Christmas. Have a wonderful and blessed holiday, Beth. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
I have that recipe and my family LOVEs that casserole. Nice pjs with the sweater. Beautiful table and as always beautiful puppy.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Oscar and your family! I started reading your blog this year and especially look forward to Fridays with Oscar. Thank you and best wishes.
Have a wonderful holiday week and a joyous Christmas with your children. Oscar too! Thanks for your sensational blog….fashion, food, and how to be comfortable with who we are. ❤️🙅❤️
Thinking of trying your recipe. Just wondering why you showed the bag of flour in your photo of ingredients? Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!
Beth, thanks for a great year! After Christmas, please show us where/how you store all those cute holiday/seasonal tablescape items! I have quit buying because I have no more room. Help!
Merry Christmas Beth! 🎄🎅🦌My PJs are ready! Your casserole looks delicious! – I have to say- you & Oscar have the same smile in that last pic! Oscar is such a handsome dude!! 🎀🐕🦺☃️💖
Happy holidays! 🎀🎀