Some of the items shared in this post were provided by World Market.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I thought I would share a little Autumn party food vignette I threw together for a little girls night I had at my home. When I think of fall, I think of crisp apples and comfort foods and I wanted to incorporate them into this little vignette.
I made little mini fresh blackberry pies, and oh my goodness were they good! I will share the recipe with you this week. They are so easy to make and are absolutely delicious.
I also used this fun slate cheese board from World Market to serve my different cheeses and crackers that I also found there. I added a couple of local cheeses as well. I love cheese, and it feels like such a special treat to serve a few different kinds that I usually don't eat very often.
I love the natural stone chalks that came with the slate cheese board. I can see myself using this for other things too. You know me... any excuse to doodle!
I made homemade sparkling cider to drink. It tastes a little bit different... maybe more apple-y... than Martinelli's, but it is really yummy and full of fall flavor. And I love the way it looks in my dispenser from World Market, with the apple slices in all of its Autumn loveliness.
Here is the super simple recipe for you:
Homemade Sparkling Cider Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Liter of sparkling water per
- 1 can frozen apple juice/apple cider from concentrate
- Apple slices for pretty-ness optional
Instructions
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Mix together and serve chilled or over ice in fun cups.
I used my vintage plates and platters to display and serve. I also put my vintage napkins wrapped in jute rope in an old wooden hardware box on my vintage ice cream stool for anyone who needed one.
I also decided that I wanted to dress up the vignette with a little fall garland, so I made this baby. My sweet hubby actually came home from his hunting trip with these pinecones for me. I think it is so romantic.
After a little trial and error, I figured out the best way to hang the pinecones so they stay nice and straight. I also used burlap ribbon {see tutorial for how to make burlap ribbon here} as well as some other ribbon I had on hand to dress it up. I will be sharing the full tutorial for this pinecone garland later this week.
I am so happy to be participating in this fun Autumn Abounds blog hop. For more Fall inspiration, you can visit these other talented ladies!
On Friday, Becca shared this gorgeous Fall Mantel:
...and here is the rest of the schedule for you! I am enjoying seeing what these girls have come up with each day!
Monday, Sept. 9th Shannon @ https://foxhollowcottage.com/
Tuesday, Sept. 10th Heather @ https://www.atthepicketfence.com/
Wednesday, Sept. 11th Jen @ https://www.jenniferrizzo.com/
Thursday, Sept. 12th Kristin @ https://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
Friday, Sept. 13th Maryann @ https://www.domestically-speaking.com/
Monday, Sept. 16th Kristin @ https://www.yellowblissroad.com/
Tuesday, Sept. 17th Vanessa @ https://www.atthepicketfence.com/
Wednesday, Sept. 18th Heather @ https://www.settingforfour.com/
Thursday, Sept. 19th Mary Beth @ https://cupcakesandcrinoline.com/
Friday, Sept. 20th Becca @ https://www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com/
Monday, Sept. 23rd Kristen @ https://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/
Tuesday, Sept. 24th Angelina @ https://jojoandeloise.com/
Wednesday, Sept. 25th Courtney @
Thursday, Sept. 26th Debbie @ https://debbie-debbiedoos.com/
Friday, Sept. 27th Kim @ https://sandandsisal.com/
And then it’s your turn to share! On Monday, September 30th we will be having an Autumn Linky Party for you to share your fall projects and decor plus this HUGE giveaway!
I really wish that I could win this package!!!!! But, I am excited that one of you will win!
Thanks for reading!
Daret
The tomato - basil cheese looks so awesome !!! Loved this thread <3
Annette T.
Everything is just too cute and inviting. I love the pine cone garland, that can take you right through Thanksgiving. The orange ribbons really make it! I can't wait to try the apple cider recipe, it looks so good.
Mary Beth
What a fabulous party ~ everything looks so delicious and lovely. Thanks so much for sharing your awesomeness and inspiration!
Debbiedoos
WOW, how beautiful. I am LOVING that board. I made one of those last year, but never did anything with it. Now I know!
Heather SettingforFour
Love your vignettes and the apple cider recipe looks so delish! Great dispenser too! Looks like a fun little party! Pinned 😀
Darci Haney
Super cute!! Thanks for the inspiration!! I love World Market too 😉
Becca
Your Autumn vignette is beautiful ... love all of your comfort food yummies, and I *want* your slate cheese board. I see a trip to World Market in my future! Happy Fall!
Junkchiccottage
Kristen,
Your vignette for your fall party is so great. I love the chalk board cheese board and all the yummy foods. I love World Market too.
Kris
Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road
You always have the prettiest vignettes!!! The pinecone garland is lovely and how sweet that Danny brought them home to you!
At The Picket Fence
Kristen this all looks and sounds amazing!! I love sparkling cider and your entire vignette is just beautiful! 🙂
Vanessa
Emily@TheWickerHouse
Next time you have a girls night, don't forget to invite me 🙂 Everything looks so fun and festive. Love your new stuff from World Market. I love that store. I also love your pine cone banner. Super sweet of your hubby.
Angelina- JoJo & Eloise
This turned out Absolutely Lovely and so very Fall Inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.. I only wish I could have a Bite 😉
xoxo
Eclectically Vintage
My favorite housewarming gift was my slate cheese board! Makes me want to come over and party!
Kelly
Leslie
Everything looks seasonal and cozy, and your tarts look amazing!! I think fall is the best season to decorate for, at least in my home:) thanks for giving me some great ideas, Kristen!
Blessings,
Leslie
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage
Sooo gorgeous~ I adore your Fall touches and the food looks amazing!! Pinning away!! 🙂
*katie
Looks fun! And I'm super excited for the pine cone garland tutorial...I have boxes full of pine cones waiting for me to do something crafty with them!
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
What a great idea... Can't wait to try your sparkling apple cider recipe!
Lisa~A Cottage To Me
Sounds like a fun girls night! I just put away my beverage dispenser and you just gave me a reason I might want to bring it back out. I can now see warm apple cider coming out on a cool fall evening! Thanks for sharing!