The Hadley model home at Empire Oldenburg in Waxhaw, North Carolina .

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The familiar aroma of a home-cooked meal; the sound of soothing music in the background; and the sun’s warm glow peering through the window all run synonymous with brunch. This beloved weekend tradition brings people together to bond over a shared connection and a deep appreciation of food.

If brunch is your most anticipated meal of the week, put on a pot of coffee, take a whiff of the crisp fall air and have our crowd-pleasing recipes on hand to host your own Sunday brunch this season.

The Hadley model home at Empire Oldenburg in Waxhaw, North Carolina .

Every brunch enthusiast knows that the secret to hosting a beautiful brunch is setting a stellar tablescape display. Think decorative tablecloths or runners, large charger plates, and colorful napkins with rings. Get down to the details with handwritten place cards on simple craft paper and seasonal flowers freshly picked from your yard.

Pictured: The Hadley model home at Empire Oldenburg in Waxhaw, North Carolina .

The mood is set, your senses are ignited, and the vibes are immaculate. That’s all due to the atmosphere that you created. Pull open the curtains and let the natural light pour into the room; illuminate your brunch display with tapered candles to add some warmth; and allow the gentle melody of your favorite playlist to fill the quiet moments while chatter and laughter enliven the room.

Incredibly flavorful, easy to prepare and ideal for sharing, our four downloadable recipes masterfully created by chef Yvette Kerns and mixologist Taylor Redd will be a hit at your next Sunday brunch. From the fizz of the prosecco in Taylor’s mimosa to the crunch of Yvette’s Blueberry Peach Crisp, our curated pairings will become your quintessential brunch classics.

Get the full recipes and a curated Spotify playlist for your next Sunday brunch by visiting everydaybeautifulcar.com and downloading your free digital copy of Empire’s design and lifestyle magazine, Everyday Beautiful .

As one of North America’s largest privately-held homebuilders, Empire Communities has been crafting quality homes for everyday families for more than 28 years. Our annual Everyday Beautiful magazine tells stories for the modern dweller who sees the home as a place to be celebrated, presenting curated design, lifestyle and wellness articles from experts and real people. We hope Everyday Beautiful shifts your mindset and allows you to reimagine how you want to live, starting at home.

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