By Kim Stone

With fall in the air and leaves beginning to change, you can be assured that plans for holiday gatherings are already being made. Perhaps you have a corporate event to coordinate? Why not use beautiful fall colors as your décor? From beautiful Autumn Branches place card holders to Turning Leaves keepsake bookmarks, your venue will invoke both a look of class and warmth. Should you choose to serve wine, you may wish to use autumn themed wine bottle stoppers to accent your décor.

Perhaps you have traditional holiday gathering planned. With a little inspiration from the beauty of the outdoors, you can turn your home into a festive and colorful cascade of fall colors. Choose a color scheme that will flow with the décor of your home. If possible, use rich, earthy colors of rust and tans and make them pop with touches of oranges and reds. Carry your theme throughout the rooms in your home in which your guests will mingle. In your guest bathroom, use neutral hand towels and accent with Leaf Soap Petals in fall colors.

Have a more intimate gathering in mind? Perhaps it is your turn to host a tea party or a book club reading. Again, you may use the colors of the season to make your home both warm and inviting. Scented candles provide a pleasant atmosphere as do coasters with a frosted leaf design. A beautiful bowl filled with fall leaves and scented pine cones will make a beautiful centerpiece, while being cost effective as well. You may choose to give small gifts to your guests as mementos of your day. Why not follow the trend of going green and give plantable gift favors? If the weather is too cool for planting now, your guest will have a wonderful way to remember your day together when their seeds sprout into flowers in the spring.

In a world that seems like it is just rushing by us, remember to take time for yourself as well. In the hustle and bustle of planning, entertaining, and attending, we should all take time to sit and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings. Make yourself a Tea for One and walk out onto your back porch, if you have one, to sit and take time to renew yourself. Look at the Autumn Leaves. Smell the rich smells of fall in the air. Relax and unwind. Watch the sun set on the horizon and remember that ….Christmas is just around the corner…OH MY!!

Cherished Gifts & Favors offers a selection of elegant fall wedding favors and autumn theme party favors. To view their entire line of wedding and party favors, visit CherishedGiftFavors.com.

.

Pretty in Pink Purse Key Chain Party Favors
Pretty in Pink Purse Key Chain Party Favors
Our Price: US$2.00

Brushed Flask and Zippo Lighter Set Groomsmen Gifts
Brushed Flask and Zippo Lighter Set Groomsmen Gifts
Our Price: US$50.95

Choice Crystal Clamshell Beach Wedding Favors
Choice Crystal Clamshell Beach Wedding Favors
Our Price: US$3.20

Personalized Pen & Optical Crystal Base
Personalized Pen & Optical Crystal Base
Our Price: US$31.95

3 Piece Bridal Pearl Jewelry Collection Bridesmaids Gifts
3 Piece Bridal Pearl Jewelry Collection Bridesmaids Gifts
Our Price: US$19.95

Red Folding Jewelry Box with Photo Frame Bridesmaids Gifts
Red Folding Jewelry Box with Photo Frame Bridesmaids Gifts
Our Price: US$17.95

Ocean Breeze Seashell Scented Soap Beach Wedding Favors
Ocean Breeze Seashell Scented Soap Beach Wedding Favors
Our Price: US$2.66

Snowflake Take Out Wedding Favor Boxes
Snowflake Take Out Wedding Favor Boxes
Our Price: US$3.49

Asian Take Out Favor Box (Set of 6)
Asian Take Out Favor Box (Set of 6)
Our Price: US$8.98