As much as I love summer, I feel like I truly welcomed the fall season with open arms this year. I am ready for the cool crisp air, family traditions and all of the cozy gatherings that autumn brings.
While gatherings might look a little different this year, I think it is still important to connect with close family members and friends in safe and responsible ways. One way I plan to do that this year is by hosting intimate dinner parties outdoors (for as long as the weather will allow in Cleveland!)
With a husband and two sons who are all sports-enthusiasts, our weekends during fall often revolve around which football games they want to watch. So today I am sharing a cozy fall soup party that I recently hosted for a group of friends who came over to watch a football game with us.
To me, game days are all about the food! I decided to keep things simple by whipping up a large pot of Roasted Apple Pumpkin Soup to tie in the flavors of the season. I set up a soup bar on my patio so guests could serve themselves and also choose from a variety of toppings such as apple slices, pumpkin seeds, croutons and more. I also made sure to include plenty of fresh baguettes and crackers to go along with the soup too.
Just because you are hosting an intimate dinner party doesn’t mean you can’t go big on the details! I decided to put together a neutral fall tablescape featuring lots of cozy textures, white pumpkins and fresh greenery. The white pumpkin soup bowls were probably my favorite part of the design (a Target find!), and I loved that I would be able to incorporate the fresh pumpkins into my fall home decor after the party too.
With a handful of family visits and small dinner parties with friends coming up over the next few months, I decided to stock up on a few gift items so I would be ready even on last minute notice. In keeping with the cozy soup theme, I decided to put together a gift basket with dry soup mixes, truffle olive oil, measuring cups, gourmet dry pasta and of course a Vanilla Gift card.
Thank you Vanilla Gift for sponsoring this post, and for always making my last minute gifting needs so easy!
Photography: MKT Photography | Styling: One Stylish Party | Ashley’s Floral.
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