Fall is here - September 22nd!

The thing I love most about this time of year is that people begin to invite friends over for game nights, and long dinners that seem to last for hours around the dining room table. When I think of entertaining I immediately begin to think of the resources that I have around me to use as decor. This pic was taken last Fall in Connecticut - I threw a brunch for a group of friends and pulled in fall flowers and pumpkins.  SO easy.  I also added some of the hydrangea that was drying inside a lantern or two. 

Mums aren’t my favorite flower but here, with the branches in this contemporary space. I love it. Mums are truly inexpensive and when they are grouped by color it works.

via Unique Designs

Of course, orange is an amazing color (I love it even more now that I am at Joyus!), and with the changing of the leaves, it is also prominent outdoors. The pairing of the blue vases with the orange = super fabulous.

via Martha Stewart

This is a bit rustic for me, but it is an interesting way to display your flowers with your favorite seasonal foods (hello pumpkin pie).

via I Love Lolli

I adore plaid, and this vintage tin is the perfect companion to the arrangement of fall leaves.

via Nic Nac Maniac

Here’s a creative way to use grapevine…

This is a fun harvest dinner I put together while living in Seattle - the centerpiece: clear acrylic containers with fresh fruit and veggies.  At the end of the party everyone took the fruits and veggies home. 

via Seattle Magazine

Each place setting had folded card stock under the plate in a copper tone - loved this DIY idea. Burlap bags that I labeled with each guests name held the flatware…

via Seattle Magazine

So inspired to kick off this long season of entertaining!