Follower Fall Fest Party

posted on: Friday, October 28, 2011

Happy Fall!  And a big hello to all of you lovelies that are stopping by for our Fall Fest Party that us 3 girls are hosting! (Casey Leigh, Much Love Illy , Danielle  )

Fall, I think, is truly my favorite time of the year. I love the crisp bite in the air and the array of colors on the trees, which I swear are the color pallets of my heart. One of my most treasured fall moments is when I walk through a barrage of leaves falling. It feels like the trees are throwing a party for me.  It's like magical nature confetti. ;) 

Changing seasons can also be an excuse to get your friends together and have a party (and I love throwing parities!). It's a more recent discovery of mine, but I LOVE it. I think I'm rather addicted actually. However, being a mom of a toddler means  that my time can be disheveled, leaving me a very small window of time to do all the things I want to do. This little party was super cheap, super fast and easy. Sure, homemade from scratch pie tarts and baked goodies are FABULOUS, but...there's no way in heck that is realistic for me as an everyday or even weekly thing. Lately, I'm lucky if my hair gets washed and the dishes get cleaned. Ha! I'm not going to let my lack of Martha Stewart finesse stop me from enjoying  lovely hearts and making things pretty. 

I look forward to exploring all of the amazing blogs that are linking up today and this weekend! I hope you enjoy my little snippets and ideas. Have the loveliest of days and I pray this is the happiest fall season you've ever had!

I made all of the party tags from old brown paper grocery bags.
Trader Joes is one of my favorite grocery stores! You can get a box of a dozen natural mini-sweat potato pie bites for $1.99...stick 'em in the oven and boom. They also have my favorite pumpkin bread mix for $2.99. All you add are eggs, water and oil. Stir it in a bowl, bake it and you're set. 
I found the cutest mini bread loaves pan and couldn't wait to try it out. 

I bough some old, mix-matched silverware at the thrift store, then spray painted the handles. Cheap, sweet and recycled. The caramel sauce recipe I got from here. I've always been scared to try to make something like that, but it was SO easy and only took 10 min, promise. 


Honey Crisp apples are THE BEST, hands down!  They make for the perfect caramel apple ice-cream bowl. 

It's getting dark which means the temperature is dropping. Time to light the fire pit and warm your hands! I found a bunch of mittens at different thrift stores for $.50-1.00. I stitched a felt heart on top and all of a sudden they are perfect party favors  for crisp, cold fire pit nights. 


Forest boy and I made a fall crown out of fake leaves that we spray painted and then hot glued to twine. My little woodland adventurer sprite. 


 Friday OCTOBER 28th


WE ARE CO.HOSTING A PARTY!!!

We are often asked how to grow your blog.  Here's your chance!!!! 
WE ARE BRINGING DIFFERENT READER AUDIENCES TOGETHER!
OVER 7,500 FOLLOWERS

HOW WILL IT WORK?
You will link up on any ONE hostess' site 1,2,3,4.  Our links will be interlinked.  Your post will be displayed on all our sites.  Then want to mingle? Party hop?

1. Write a post about anything Fall, Halloween, Recipes, Costumes or just introduce yourself!
2. Go to the links on any of the host pages beginning Friday, October 28th and link up. 
3. a requirement: you must visit each of the 4 hosts sites!
4.Make new friends!!  Increase YOUR readers!!!
GRAB THE BUTTON AND TELL ABOUT THE PARTY!!!!!

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  1. sherriOctober 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks so much for throwing this party! I'm a follower :)

    sherri from SHERRI AMOUR‏

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  2. krystalOctober 28, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Thanks for hosting -- new follower here:)

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  3. brooke hammelOctober 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    absolutely, amazingly creative.

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  4. Sherry BOctober 28, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Just stopped by to hi! I found your blog through Casey's and I love it! Thanks for cohosting this awesome link up party!!

    Sherry B
    http://theburnettlife.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh. My! Your fall party is just lovely! LOVE the idea of mittens as party favors!! Sure your guests appreciated that! :) Thanks for co-hosting!!! Popping over from Casey's blog!

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  6. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Hello I am a new follower! Would love for you to follow me back at livingoffloveandcoffee.blogspot.com

    I LOVE your blog, I feel like I am at home. You remind me so much of my step-sister, a nice free spirit. I am so glad you guys all decided to do this and I got to drop onto your blog!

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  7. KateOctober 28, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I love this! I really need to make those apples it's just a perfect idea.

    (and white pumpkins are my favorite!)

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  8. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    this is so cute! now i want to have a fall party so i can do this! love your blog :)

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  9. Andee FlynnOctober 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Nice to "meet" you! I too am a trader joes shopping, white pumpkin lovin' lady! I'm looking forward to getting to know you more on your blog!
    xo
    Andee

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  10. Tracy @ Crème de la GemsOctober 28, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hi! Love your blog! I am so glad I found you :) I am a boho gal at heart- xo

    Tracy/Creme de la Gems :)

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  11. MaryOctober 28, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    new follower alert! thank you SO much for hosting! you sure do know how to throw an amazing party! blessings to you!!!
    xo
    mary

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  12. Melissa, The 25th HourOctober 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Oh my goodness!
    Can I come to your next party? Seriously, these are amazing decorations + whatnot. Loving this link up party! Glad for you to co host and for me to stumble upon your blog :)

    Following you?
    But of course!

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  13. MegOctober 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I've got to try that caramel apple ice cream bowl - what a cool idea! Cute favors too!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Thanks for hosting. I'm going to look around here a bit more and hop around this weekend when I have time. :)

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  15. BrookeOctober 28, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty! Fall makes me so excited! Thanks for hosting this :)

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  16. Jess GatlynOctober 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    thanks Kassi! the mittens are my favorite part. ;)

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  17. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    What a fun party idea! I love the carmel spoons idea. Think I might steal this!

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  18. Jess GatlynOctober 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    @5ohWifey oh man it was WAY easier than i thought it would be! for reals! you should tooootally try it! it will make you feel like martha or the pioneer woman...haha.

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  19. SamanthaOctober 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love the rustic feel of your party! It definitely screams fall to me, and now I want some caramel. :)

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  20. Rach H @ FamilyEverAfterOctober 28, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    What a fun, fun idea. I'm so lucky I found out about this just in the knick of time :) I now follow you!

    okbye!

    Rach H
    www.familyeverafterblog.com

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  21. Bethany GOctober 28, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Thank you for hosting this!! :) Such a great idea!

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  22. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    All that food is delightful looking. Seems like my kind of party.

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  23. Kristen October 28, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    This is my first time at your blog and I love it! I'm a new follower! Our little boys are right about the same age and we are going through the teething thing right now too... argh!

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  24. Caitlin@cait. create.October 28, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Wow, your fall party ideas are amazing! I think I'm going to try all of them. Really. Beautiful pictures too! Love your blog!

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  25. Twinkling StarsOctober 28, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    What a great blog! Only recently found you since the follower fest was announced...I'm so glad i've found your blog! x

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  26. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Oh the mittens are perfect! I can't wait to live in a cold climate just so I can throw a party with these favours!!! :)

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  27. AlishaOctober 28, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Your pictures are gorgeous!! Love the colors. :) Looks like a great party!

    xoxo

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  28. The Snarky'sOctober 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Okay, that's it. Where is my invitation???? This is AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

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  29. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I follow you now! :) Love the caramel spoons idea

    http://sweetsandshutterclicks.blogspot.com

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  30. KnittedFoxOctober 28, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Gah, I sighed up twice it seems? Sorry!

    I'm super excited for this blog party! *^_^*v

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  31. AmyOctober 28, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I love the caramel spoons and the honey crisp apples looks AMAZING!!
    looking forward to reading more :)

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  32. ...October 28, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    your party looks amazing! :) and delicious I might add!

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  33. DawneeOctober 28, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I'm a new follower and just wanted to thank you for all the time and effort you've put in not only on the Linky, but on your amazing site as well!!! Great party ideas!!

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  34. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Such an amazing event! Thank you! I just love all these amazing Autumn posts!


    New GFC Follower
    JadeLouise Designs

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  35. Sweet Carolina GraceOctober 28, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    New follower from the fest! And I completely agree that honey crisp apples are the best apples! And the biggest! :)

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  36. calikatrinaOctober 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    That is the sweetest fall party ever! New to your blog, love it!

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  37. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileOctober 28, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Such a great idea! LOVE your post... gorgeous images.

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  38. Jess GatlynOctober 28, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    oh my gosh you crazy lovely fellow blogger girls! i am having SO much fun exploring all of your blogs and posts! Over the next couple of days I'm planning on connecting with each of you! eee! so much fun!

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  39. DustyOctober 28, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love love! I follow!

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  40. RaeanneOctober 28, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    oh my gracious! What a yummy party - can't wait to try the caramel!

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  41. Desperately Seeking GinaOctober 28, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    lOVELY,lovely Fall party. Seriously in awe. Thanks for hosting such a fun fest, btw!

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  42. Heather @ Glitter and GlossOctober 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    That crown is awesome!

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  43. KellyOctober 28, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I must make something pumpkin flavored tomorrow after reading this post!! New follower here, I'm so excited to explore some new blogs =)

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  44. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party! It's really a great idea. I too love cooking desserts and whatnot from scratch, but like you say there is no way I could do it everyday.

    PS Your caramel apple ice-cream bowl looks delish!

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  45. BreeOctober 28, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Everything in this post just looks SO good. I'm ridiculously full and could still go for some of these sweet treats!

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  46. Lacie @thedanielsonsOctober 28, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I lobe this idea! best "blog hop" ever :D So excited to check out some awesome new blogs. And those caramel apples are to die for! Im craving one right now!!

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  47. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    New Follower! What a great idea!! Now to get mine written up and posted! :)

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  48. Crazy May DaysOctober 28, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Happy wonderful fallness! you have some incredible ideas! following!

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  49. angie on mauiOctober 29, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Two things of great importance here: 1) I *adore* your style, and 2) Your photography is absolutely beautiful.

    :) Ok, now that I've got that out of the way...
    I am new to your blog and would not have found you otherwise had it not been for this Fall Fest event (thank you so much for co-hosting!). I am so excited to spend some time this weekend checking out new blogs and hopefully making new friends in the process! I just love this community. :)

    I'm looking forward to reading along and getting to know you better! Have a beautiful weekend!

    Aloha,
    Angie

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  50. Greer's GossipOctober 29, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting!! Love your blog...New follower!!

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  51. kris {life at the table}October 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    glad to find your blog from the other ladies! what a fun link party!

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  52. SamOctober 29, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    This is a great idea! I'm all linked up and I came here first! I love those mini pumpkin breads, I'm wondering if my favourite pumpkin bread would work in smaller pans! Definitely have to find some of my own and try it out! Love this post!

    http://mygrowingobsessions.blogspot.com

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  53. Rachel @ TalesOfGraceOctober 29, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Yum! Must try that pumpkin bread! New follower here! Great blog!!

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  54. Cindy SwansonOctober 29, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Wow! Your blog is absolutely gorgeous...I found you through Follower Fest, and I'll definitely be back!

    Hope you'll stop by my blog and say hello. :)

    Cindy @ Notes in the Key of Life

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  55. Ana {Oh Simply Loving You!}October 29, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Yummy, Caramel spoons...

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  56. AshleyOctober 30, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    yum, yum, yum! have you had trader joe's kettle corn? oh. my. stars. it is SO good.

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  57. The Cheese ThiefOctober 30, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love your party pictures. I want to attend!

    I'm a new follower. Thanks for hosting.

    Hope you can check me out at
    thecheesethief.blogspot.com

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  58. AshleighOctober 30, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    those are some amazing ideas that you posted!!! i am so glad that this linkup was hosted by u and that i was led to your blog by casey! new follower! i JUST linked up but better late then never!

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  59. Holly KnitlightlyOctober 31, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That looks like SUCH a lovely party! I love all of the little details, like the notes on the spoons.

    I'm so jealous you live near a Trader Joe's, ha! We don't have any in Canada... so the closest one to me is in Chicago. 7+ hours away! Hopefully one day Canada will get some. :)

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  60. Holly KnitlightlyOctober 31, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Oooh, also. I LOVE your blog! I'm definitely following! Love your style of photos.

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  61. Emily StephensOctober 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thank you so much for co-hosting this awesome party! I can't believe that I haven't stumbled onto your blog before.

    Looking forward to reading more from you.

    Best,
    Emily from Nap Time Is My Time

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  62. MelOctober 31, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Hey Jess! In the midst of all this Fest wildness - thanks again for co-hosting - just wanted to say your party pic ideas are beautiful.. and I'm linking to them tomorrow in my post about planning a party - hope that's groovy? You are!
    xo
    Mel
    www.needleandnestdesign.blogspot.com

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  63. MelNovember 1, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    hi again.. here's the link to the post I mentioned - linking back to your beauty party treats ;o) xo
    http://needleandnestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-ideas-for-party-planning.html
    Mel

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  64. BeckiNovember 1, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    So excited to be able to join the Follow Fest party, even if I'm running a bit late :) Glad to have found your blog - I predict many fun hours of getting to know you :)

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  65. Simply.Lovely.ThingsNovember 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    New follower from Much Love link up :)

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  66. lailaNovember 16, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Great blog!Loved your fall ideas.I'm sure that I'll enjoy going through your other articles as well:)

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  67. KatnessDecember 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    What a great idea! Never heard of this. Must join you guys if this ever happens again. :)

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