Today was the first day in the City that truly felt like fall. I finally switched over the wardrobe and broke out a jacket. During the first few weeks of fall is the perfect time for entertaining at home. No need to worry about the sweltering heat (from outside and in the kitchen), everyone is back from vacation, and before the craziness of the holidays sets it is the perfect time to catch up with friends over a cocktail (or two). This weekend I am having a few friends over to do just that and got my pin on with a few inspiration ideas- check them out!

• forget the crostini! use dried fruit as your vessel.
• getting in the mood with the right color palette
• update plain popcorn with a little rosemary
• loving this cocktail recipe
• it wouldn’t be a cocktail party without a little brie
• who says you have to use flowers to set the table?

Make sure to check back next week for the results. Happy Thursday!