Fall is in the Air...

Although I live in Florida, the state of eternal heat and humidity, I can definitely tell that fall is in the air.  Our weather has been cooler (80 instead of 95, with 50s and 60s at night), Halloween decorations are adorning homes in our neighborhood, Guavaween (Tampa's Halloween festival) is weeks away, etc.  I thought I would celebrate the coming of Fall, and all things related to Fall, with this blog post.  I have a fall-themed party to present as well as a harvest-party inspiration collage that I put together.

My cousin and creative director, Melissa, lives on Long Island, NY, where I truly believe that celebrations have developed into an art form.

This weekend, she went to a fall-themed birthday/anniversary party that was so fabulous, I was jealous I could not attend (as I live in a completely different state, 1000 miles away).  There was a decadent cocktail hour, a three course meal, a tiered cake, a dessert spread, and dancing all night long (to the actual band the Duprees, nonetheless!).  These pictures provide just a taste of this fabulous fall event:

Fall also inspired me to put together this inspiration collage which reminds me of harvest-time, Halloween, and Thanksgiving goodness all combined into one.  I hope this collage inspires you to plan such a warm and festive party!

Harvest Party Inspiration Collage

Sources

Favor Tags on Black and White Polka Dot Favor Box

http://www.etsy.com/shop/tomkatstudio

Orange and Black Lollipops

http://www.hammondscandies.com/index.php

Blue Check Cupcake Wrappers and Toppers

Harvest Invitation

http://celebrationshoppe.com/

Chocolate Dessert Platter

http://www.brownies.com/default.aspx

Harvest Paper Cones

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoshPartyPretties

Autumn Dessert Table

www.pizzazzerie.com

Harvest Cake Bunting

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KikiLaRu

Harvest Favor Circles (For use as cupcake toppers, favor tags, etc.)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/papercupcakedesigns

Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Whoopie Pies

http://www.sweetjaneswhoopiepies.com/

Pumpkin Fondant Cupcake Topper

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoSugarBabies

Orange and Black Dessert Table

http://www.amyatlas.com/index.php/main/

Orange Fabric Flag Bunting

http://www.etsy.com/shop/giggleberry

Harvest Surprise Balls

http://www.acmepartybox.com/