Entertain Outdoors: Host a Rustic Fall Open House Party
Fall marks the beginning of the holiday entertaining season and it's also a great time to entertain outdoors, inviting over family and friends for a casual, outdoor get-together before the weather takes a turn for the chilly.

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Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Keep It Casual
Fall is a beautiful season for outdoor entertaining. Bring a large table out in the yard and set up a buffet for a casual pre-Thanksgiving get-together before friends scatter to visit family.
Set Up a One-of-a-Kind Spread
Seasonal Flowers + Fruits
Mix + Match Plates
A Collected-Over-Time Look
Hosting a party is a good excuse to shop your house to look for pieces that can stand in to serve food, hold napkins and flatware, or even to use as fun design elements. Don't worry about everything matching or being made for fall decorating. Look for elements that speak to the season and reflect your style. What works together might surprise you!
DIY a Pedestal in a Snap
Get Creative With Serving Containers
Mix in a few wood slices, cutting boards or marble pie boards to use as serving platters. Not only do these options increase the number of serving dishes at your disposal, but they'll add a lot of visual interest.
Put Flea Market Finds to Work
Add Rustic Design Elements
Sneak in a few extra rustic touches by using old pieces in a creative way. This antique tulip bulb crate was turned upside down to become the perfect pedestal for serving pie and other sweet treats.