Fall party and decorating inspiration

I am sure not everyone has this amazing Fall weather, but we are having the best temps! Fall is my fav time of year - mild days and cool nights equals lots of snuggles in quilts, hot cider and pumpkin flavored everything!

Here are some ideas to get your Fall parties Frosted! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting ideas for your Autumn festivities here (link)

When I think cool weather, I think hot foods! Do up a Fall themed chili bar! Use barrels of hay to create height and dimension and pumpkins for splashes of color! Chili is also a great low cost option for large crowds! Source

What's a Fall party without caramel apples?! Have fun by dipping the ends into different toppings! Source

Up-cycle an old screen into a fall leaf! These would be great as garland, placecards or table decorations! Source and tutorial
















 

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I hope everyone is off to a great Thanksgiving start! Things are pretty lazy here - scones for breakfast and a bit of tv and internet time! I want to say that today I am super thankful for all of you! The past few months have been really challenging and I know my blogging has suffered because of it - things are settling down for me and I am thankful for all of you that are sticking with me! Best wishes to all for a beautiful, food filled, safe and happy day with friends, family or whomever you celebrate with!

 fun kids table setting - Source and tutorial

Thanksgiving dinner - touches for large gathering

I am still planning what to make for Thanksgiving oopsie ;o) It's just me and the hubby - so it'll be fine! no stress!

When you are entertaining for a large group, you often don't have enough serving pieces If you are looking for a few special touches to Frost your large dinner party- maybe these can inspire!

If you are having a buffet style... set up your plates with colorful cloth napkins in between - definite eye catcher! Source

You absolutely have to have fresh dinner rolls with Thanksgiving dinner! Why not fold a beautiful tea towel and give them a cozy place to live and keep warm? Perfect solution to not having enough bread baskets to go around! Source and tutorial

Having a lot of guests and don't have enough placemats? Purchase some inexpensive burlap and shred the edges, using a stencil add fun words that will bring a smile to your guests! Source

Not enough napkin rings? Print your menu out and cut into strips to use instead! Guests will know what to choose from AND it looks fantastic! Source

Thanksgiving: Turkeys!

Another busy busy busy weekend! I accepted a new job at work and had to go major clothes shopping! The stores were PACKED like it was black Friday already! What's going on?!?! Hope ou all had a relaxing weekend!  ...though Thanksgiving is creeping up FAST so make sure you have your plans in order! (we are still trying to decide what to make lol)

Here are a few ideas to Frost your Thanksgiving Day with some Turkeys! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for Thanksgiving here (link)

Serious genius! These are turkey caramel chocolate flavor spoons for coffee or cocoa! I so want to have these on my to do list this year! Source and tutorial

Cake pops always are a crowd pleaser! For your favors you could attempt these cute turkey ones! Source

You've never seen me shy away from a chocolate cupcake... especially if they are this cute! Source and tutorial

And for all my friends that are a bit shy of taking on the above ones... perhaps leaf-backed turkey tootsie roll pop more you speed?  Source and tutorial



















 

Fall/Thanksgiving Desserts

It's finally warming back up towards Fall weather here! I don't know about you, but I am in full Thanksgiving dreaming mode! What desserts are you going to make? Have a yearly tradition?

Here are a few desserts that might inspire you for your Fall or Thanksgiving event!

How clever are these?! Sweet potato casserole bites! Great bite- sized dessert to leave room for even more! Source and recipe

Mini chocolate mousses would be an excellent choice too! Could even substitute a more seasonal flavor like pumpkin or caramel! Source and recipe

Pumpkin brownies made in muffin tins give a clean, easy single serve method! Source and recipe

My hubby hates bread pudding (you are asking how could I marry him then, right?! lol) I LOVE LOVE bread pudding! This gingerbread eggnog bread pudding sounds like it would be a crowd impresser!  Source and recipe










 

Fall party inspiration: Leaves

Does it feel more like winter at your house then Fall today?! brrrr...

If you have a Autumn party planned, why not add a little Fall Frosting with some leaves! (We don't have too many left after the hurricane, but it is still Fall even if it doesn't feel or look like it!).

How beautiful is this textured paper leaf wreath?! Not only would it be great on any door welcoming your party guests... lay it flat and put a serving platter in the middle for a beautiful centerpiece.  Use your embossing folders with leaf cutouts (I think you can find some pre-cut and embellished at the craft store).  Attach to foam or wooden wreath base...or Michaels may still carry the kit.  Source: Martha Stewart

Use old books to cut out leaf shapes and make festive garland! Source and tutorial













These plaster leaves would make great placecards, favor tags or just beautiful garland. Source and tutorial

Wanna get fancy and impress your guests?! Cut your lasagna pieces with a leaf cookie cutter! Source


















 

Pumpkin Carving Party

I feel like I am forcing myself not to post Halloween yet... so Pumpkin Carving is safe, right?! I am so loving my cold Fall evenings and mornings!

Hosting a pumpkin carving party would be a great way to get everyone over to spend some quality girl time without a lot of expense... except all the wine, of course ;o)

Just because you don't need a lot of supplies, doesn't mean they can't look stylish! Serve up spoons, carving knives and mugs for cider on a tray.  Use mason jars, fall colored napkins and fall touches like leaves or apples.  Source

You could set up a craft station, too, for those that would rather decorate then carve... include items to decoupage like leaves, have paints, gemstones, tacks, etc.  For a party idea, have each person bring an embellishment for everyone to dig into.  Source

Frost your party entrance with a big chalkboard WELCOME! with plenty of different color and shaped pumpkins! You could even make it a "pumpkin adoption station" so everyone can pick one to decorate! Source

Besides serving up a buffet full of pumpkin indulgences, you could send your guests home with their pumpkins AND fresh pumpkin butter! You could also do a small burlap pouch of pumpkin seeds! Source: Stonewall Kitchen












 

Last chance for Thanksgiving! dessert inspiration!

OK, OK! I broke down... I am gonna cook a full turkey and fixing dinner tomorrow! Hope you all are relaxing before the big day of cooking and eating!

Here are some last minute dessert inspirations!

Flip the script on pies and cupcakes and put a mini pie ON a cupcake! Super fun! (even use store bought and combine!) Source

Steal some marshmallows from the sweet potatoes and dip them in caramel and then in nuts YUM! Source and tutorial

My FAVORITE recipe for this time of year - Pumpkin oatmeal white chocolate chip craisin cookies! We usually use craisin originals instead of the cherry kind but both are amazing! Source and recipe

Thanksgiving is almost here!

still torn on if I am cooking on Thursday! ...way to push the decision huh?! lol...

Here is some last minute Thanksgiving inspiration...

How fun would it be to make these mayflower dinner boats? Perfect for the kid's table! Source and tutorial

So want to make these cute brownie bite turkeys! Source and tutorial

How clever... she took a crafty idea (I actually featured the other day - here!) and turned it into an awesome pie topper! You could add to a bought pie and not feel too guilty ;o)  Source and tutorial

Don't just get filled on pie! Candy up some apples and add some Frosting touches for the holiday - perfect favor too! Source

Thanksgiving ideas/inspiration: Turkeys!

Are you guys still planning your Thanksgiving dinner? I know we are! To order out or not heehee...

Here are some cute Turkey ideas to add to your event or send in with the kids to school!

How cute are these turkey tins?! You could pre-cut the pieces and even have the kids put them together.  Source and tutorial

While you guys are laughing over food and wine... set up a large crafting station for the kids to keep them busy! Everything from paper bags to cups to premade forms can provide them with hours of fun.  Make up a few examples to give them inspiration.  Or leverage these ideas for the placeholders for the kids tables.  Source

Cookies and candy corn make up these adorable turkeys - add a little name tag and you can use as place cards! You could even color the end of one stick, put all the them into styrofoam and whichever guest pulls that one gets an extra gift to take home! Source

Pipecleaners and tulle make up these whimsical guys! Source and tutorial
















What favors or activities do you guys have planned?