Five for Fall - Pretty Pink Tulips

Last in the Five for Fall Series, but certainly not least, is my pal Elizabeth of PRETTY PINK TULIPS. You will love her style and Texas charm - I promise! 

1) Apple anything...baked, cider, crisp or pie. Here's Tyler Florence's RECIPE for The Ultimate Caramel Pie.

2. WOODLAND SPODE Dishes which Elizabeth uses from September through the end of November. The china is perfect for fall dinner parties all the way through Thanksgiving!

3) A chic outfit in layers. Growing up in Texas, Elizabeth never wore scarves and now, she can't imagine an outfit without them..and a fabulous pair of GLOVES! 

4) A fall arrangement with leaves and dahlias.

5) Above all....sitting with a beautiful magazine or book next to the fireplace in the living room.

Photo credits: Tiny White Daisies, Pinterest, Style Me Pretty and As The Coffee Steeps

Five for Fall - Hampton Hostess

Barbara from HAMPTON HOSTESS is my next guest in the Five for Fall Series. If you are not a regular reader, I suggest you hop over - stat - to experience her inpeccable taste. 

Barbara likes to mix and match plates and silverware which gives the table a layered, cultivated feeling. A basic charger compliments the scenic plate, topped with the perfect autumnal corn cob!

1. Greet your guests with a signature cocktail - people like to try new cocktails and it's a great ice breaker. Try a classic Manhattan. RECIPE

2. People love to nibble before dinner. A bowl of whole walnuts with a charming nutcracker keeps everyone busy and happy! Find one HERE

3. Bring your collection to the table like Barbara's antique sterling napkin rings she has collected over the years. Most of them are engraved with initials that aren't hers, but still make a great statement on the table.

4. A great neutral tablecloth with a small band of color adds texture to your table and enhances your beautiful dinner plates.

5. Don't forget dessert. Macaron's are all the rage right now and a beautiful tray of chestnut filled macarons are the perfect ending to a fall dinner. RECIPE

Thanks, Barbara!

Five for Fall - Spicer and Bank

A warm welcome to my next guest in the Five for Fall Series - Allison from SPICER AND BANK. Allison is an interior designer who loves all things art, architecture, and vintage decor! Spicer and Bank are her grandmothers' maiden names. After getting a masters in the history of decorative arts and working at high end design firms in NYC, she now lives in Singapore with her husband. 

1. A yummy fall cocktail! Have one special drink all mixed and ready when friends arrive. This FALL PUNCH with apple cider and whiskey is so festive.

2. Spruce up your dining chairs with THROW PILLOWS. Adding a small throw pillow to each chair is a great way to bring in extra pattern and color and make the space special. Plus it's so comfy and welcoming and encourages everyone to linger and talk. 

3. A CHEESE PLATE A cheese plate looks fantastic and is so easy to assemble. Add fall inspired items like dried cranberries or nuts. Plus everyone loves cheese and it's great they can just help themselves!

4. Simple and natural FLOWERS. Make one casual, but lush vase of wild flowers and let the blooms spill over the sides - fall is the season of harvest and abundance after all! 

5. Unexpected little FAVORS! Instead of tall pillar candles or hurricanes which can be hard to talk over, use lots of low votives scattered across the table. Plus, you can find inexpensive ones, like these from West Elm, and send each friend home with one as a little gift (or keep them for yourself since they are so pretty!)

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Five for Fall - So Chic

Happy Friday! Ready to meet the next guest in the Five for Fall Series? A warm welcome to Sidney of SO CHIC.  Sidney was born and raised in Alabama and loves to throw a party! (You can see why I am a fan of her blog.) She launched her blog over 2 years ago as a creative outlet. This past spring she joined the team at Celebrate Magazine where she gets to enjoy her passion for entertaining every day! 

1. PARK HILL LANTERNS  Living in the South, fall is a great time to entertain outdoors, and these lanterns from Pottery Barn cast the perfect glow!

2. VINE PUMPKINS  A fall dining table does not feel complete without an abundance of pumpkins. These vine pumpkins not only add a touch of fall, but they add texture to the table.

3. GRAHAM GREEN GOBLETS  Sidney's dinner plates are a classic white, so she adds a pop of seasonal color through her glassware. This earthy green from Juliska is a gorgeous shade for fall.

4. TIMBER WOOD TRAY  Fall is a great time to incorporate rustic elements into your entertaining decor. This wood tray is ideal for serving a savory appetizer to your guests.

5. VINTAGE MASON JARS  Mason Jars are so versatile, which makes them an important item to have for entertaining. They can be used as a vase for flowers, a votive candle holder or even a cocktail glass!

Thanks, Sidney! 

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Five for Fall - Good Life of Design

Happy Friday! I am delighted that Kathysue from GOOD LIFE OF DESIGN is joining me today with her Five for Fall. Be sure to check out her blog and you will love her warmth and enthusiasm that come through in her blog. Kathysue is one of the nicest people in the blogosphere. Really. Truly. 

1. The glow of unscented ivory CANDLES in all shapes and sizes

2. The subtle warm wonderful fragrance of COTE BASTIDE AMBER which will have your guests asking "What smells so good!?"

3. Williams Sonoma MULLING SPICES are the best you can find and garnish with cinnamon sticks. 

4. CUTTING BOARDS are great for serving cheese and crackers or even small boards can be used to serve bowls of fall soup! 

5. Living in California, Kathysue entertains outside during the fall months and has COZY THROWS on hand when the temperatures drop. 

Thanks, Kathysue! 

Photo Credits: Tiny White Daisies, Pinterest, Common Ground

Five for Fall - The French Tangerine

The next guest blogger in the Five for Fall Series is Jan from THE FRENCH TANGERINE. 

She is as nice as she is talented. Be sure to check out her blog! 

1. The best part about fall cooking is comfort food! A CALPHALON POT is perfect for a delicious stew, soup or chili. 

2. French Country MUGS for serving soup, stew, coffee or tea in style! 

3. Pumpkins are perfect to use as vases or serving bowls this time of year.

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4. Jan and her family like to spend fall evenings lingering outside before winter arrives. Have a great selection of QUILTS

Or cozy THROWS for your guests as the temperatures dip. Hang them over the back of each chair.

5. A set of great PLATES for fall

With her Five for Fall, Jan is all set for entertaining this fall. Thanks, Jan!

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Five for Fall - Little Blue Deer

I am delighted that the uber hip Shari from LITTLE BLUE DEER is sharing her Five for Fall. Be sure to check out her blog and design portfolio.

1. A chic, sleek and neutral TABLECLOTH for entertaining 

2. Diptyque Candles are the best. Ah-dore! PATCHOULI is the perfect scent for 

fall!

3. Refresh your decor for the season with a DEER PRINT. Is it creepy or cool?

4. JULISKA JARDINS STONEWARE is perfect for fall. Luh-ve!

5. The perfect background music for cozy fall cocktails - MY MISTAKES by Eleanor Friedberger. 

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