Fall Holiday Cocktail and Appetizer

Happy Friday, gang! Good golly, Miss Molly, but this month is disappearing. It’s November 15th, the halfway mark. Thanksgiving is late this year, November 28th. Then it’s onto Christmas, Hanukkah, and NYE. YIKES! If you’re looking for inspiration for your Thanksgiving outfit, look at this blog post for casual holiday looks. But today is Friday, which means another weekend is on deck. Kelly stopped by and whipped up a delicious and festive appetizer that’s also easy to assemble. So today, we have a yummy fall holiday cocktail and appetizer! 

My house is undergoing a mini-renovation, so chaos will reign in the short term. Downstairs, the studio where the Podcast, YouTube, and Instagram stations will live is being transformed. It will make my life so much easier to have my work and home life separated once and for all. Right now, who knows where the studio lights shift to? Dining room, living room? Where’s my microphone? Where’s the latest outfit? I’m telling you I had no idea what I was getting into almost ten years ago. Can you believe it? I’ve been blogging for close to ten years?! Next March, we plan on a BIG celebration, and I have all of YOU to thank for this incredible journey. Stay tuned!

Fall Holiday Cocktail and Appetizer

Beth’s Fall Holiday Casual Outfit

If it’s Friday, then I have a casual chic outfit on hand. I’m loving these green velvet jeans from J. McLaughlin, which have been on style repeat for the past few weeks. The green turtleneck from Sézane sold out lickety-split, but there are similar ones here and here. How cute are these stack bracelets from Frances Valentine?! I love that brand! Their clothes are pricey, but their jewelry is affordable. Green suede driving mocs complete this monochromatic outfit.

Shop the Outfits

Beth’s Outfit: Velvet Jeans | Green Turtleneck (sold out similar here and here | Green Driving Mocs | Gold Belt | Stack Bracelets | Gold Hoops

Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Kick Out Crop Jeans | Brushed Lady Sweater Jacket | Laguna Chelsea Boots

Kelly’s Fall Holiday Casual Outfit

I recently purchased this Brushed Lady Sweater Jacket from J.Crew and have been pairing it with so many different bottoms because it just goes perfectly with everything! Today, I went for my Petite Kick Out Crop Jeans in white, from Madewell. 

I have two other pairs of the Laguna Chelsea Boots from Sam Edelman, but I decided to purchase the dark brown suede version this year because I wear these boots a lot in the winter. They are incredibly comfortable and wear really well in all kinds of weather. 

Shop the Outfits

Beth’s Outfit: Velvet Jeans | Green Turtleneck (sold out similar here and here | Green Driving Mocs | Gold Belt | Stack Bracelets | Gold Hoops

Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Kick Out Crop Jeans | Brushed Lady Sweater Jacket | Laguna Chelsea Boots

Fall Holiday Cocktail – Fig Jam Bee’s Knees

The Bee’s Knees is a classic gin-based lemon cocktail, this version gives it a fall makeover with fig jam. A wonderful addition to the mix, the fig jam takes away some of the tartness for a smooth fall cocktail. We garnished the Fig Jam Bee’s Knees with fresh thyme for an herbal aroma.

 Mini Angled Measuring Cup | Coupe Glasses | Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker

Fall Holiday Appetizer – Pear Brie and Apricot Wreath

A filled pastry wreath is an easy appetizer to prepare and it makes such a festive and beautiful presentation! I love the flexibility of this appetizer, you can fill it with your favorite cheese, maybe try apples instead of pear, or fig jam instead of apricot. While we left our wreath vegetarian, sliced deli ham would be a great addition.

Fall Plaid Napkins | Similar Melamine Serving Platter with Handles

Cheers to the Fall Holiday!

Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend!

Shop the Outfits

Beth’s Outfit: Velvet Jeans | Green Turtleneck (sold out similar here and here | Green Driving Mocs | Gold Belt | Stack Bracelets | Gold Hoops

Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Kick Out Crop Jeans | Brushed Lady Sweater Jacket | Laguna Chelsea Boots

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