This weekend, I hosted a party for one of my friends to celebrate her upcoming birthday. There’s just something about brunch parties I love. Maybe it’s the relaxed atmosphere, or the delicious combination of breakfast and lunch foods.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a get-together “just because,” a brunch party is the perfect way to change things up a bit. There is no better way to start the day than surrounded by your favorite people, eating all sorts of breakfast/lunch food and having a comforting cup of coffee.

Brunch parties are often avoided, because many think it means waking up before dawn and being ready for a nap by the time the guests arrive. That’s simply not the case when you create a DIY option like this beautiful bagel tray. An assortment of bagels, and all the fixings create a gorgeous spread for your guests to enjoy.

I also set up a DIY beverage station and used the Hamilton Beach Flex Brew Coffee Maker. This device is great for parties because you can brew a full pot using your favorite grounds on the carafe side, or make a cup  using a K-cup or grounds on the single-serve side. No two coffee drinkers are the same – so when you make coffee at home, the flexibility to customize how and what you brew is key.

Want to host a simple brunch party like I did? The good news is, I’m giving away one Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Coffee Maker to one lucky Instagram follower.

One lucky person is going to win a Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Coffee Maker, so you can entertain with ease, this holiday season.

Head over to my Instagram page (@thepreppyhostess) to enter!

If you cannot wait until the contest is over (October 21, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST) and you need to snag one of these fabulous coffee makers for a holiday gift, click the link above and use the code 10FLEXBREW for 10% off!