Thursday, September 2, 2010

I'm Planning a Fall Party...

Ok, so I think I'd love to have a Fall Party. Right now, the planning is really just me going ga-ga over all the fall love out there!

I'm pretty sure that Fall is the most beloved season of the year. I don't know anyone who doesn't love fall!  Sure, spring is the season of renewal, birth, freshness... but for me, Fall feels more like that! I remember towards the end of summer my mom would start getting her classroom ready for the "new year". I LOVED helping her! All the school supplies! The love! I yearned for the fresh, sharp crayons, clean notebooks with pages just waiting to be written on, the new shoes, and outfits to show off. Indeed, the fall was a time for a fresh start. An exciting time to learn new lessons from a new teacher, and meet new classroom friends.

As I got older, the sights, sounds, and smells of fall became synonymous with that rebirth. Bonfires in the crisp nights are intoxicating. The crunching of leaves underfoot and the reds, oranges, and yellows on the trees everywhere are breathtaking. The cadence of a drum line echoing through a football stadium sends chills through my entire body. Fall is just simply exciting.

So now, fall is the segway to the holidays and the excitement of the season. So much to do, and so many festivities to keep us moving, and I just can't help but want to plan a party of my own! These are some incredible ideas that I just love and plan on incorporating into my own bash!

Easy decor ideas - wrap a can in scrapbook paper, roll votives in glue, then glitter
then cut letters out with a cricut or make your own stencils from cardstock


I love this buffet and it's chocolate/lime color scheme - so cool and mod, yet so perfect for fall!

 
A favorite! I incorportated this idea into my fall party last year with huge success!
Everyone has a lil' sweet tooth, and a lil' something to take home at the end of the night!


For the full post, check out Joyful Weddings and Events








These hanging glass jars are incredibly easy and set the mood with little effort. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

View the entire post here on Hostess With The Mostess


Who can resist a little Martha in their life? I know I can't!



Oh Pottery Barn, I know your stylists love Fall as much as I do! I can't live without these adorable candles!



Great for any season, but oh so perfect for Fall. The textured linen underneath the vintage wooden box is incredible.
Again, credits to Pottery Barn for inspiration




Oh, and this amazing tablescape also brought to you by your fall-loving stylistas at Pottery Barn. There are so many wonderful things to look at, I don't know where to look first or what to be most excited about! I do happen to have the wooden log charger thingy that I found out the other day was called a "cookie" in the park ranger world. The wheat and pomegranates make me swoon and the green apple fillers are oh so fab too!

Share your fall love with me! Post a comment below on what you love most about the fall and link up to any blog posts/favie pics of fall decor for me!
Thanks!

1 comments:

Meredith Owens said...

Interesting thoughtts

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