I love putting the beautiful and bountiful colors of fall front and center this time of year.

Decorate a fall harvest table for your next get together and wow your guests with all the beauty autumn has to offer.

Here are some great ideas for bringing your fall harvest table to life:

1. Decorate with fruit and vegetables that are timely – squash, pumpkins, apples, gourds. The colors arranged together in a bowl or garnishing a serving plate (above) are gorgeous!

2. Napkin rings with a fall flair. I love to use pumpkin-themed napkin rings on my fall table. They really announce the season!

3. Create a centerpiece (or buy one) that incorporates fall themes – changing leaves, gourds, etc. Make it really stand out on your table.

4. Simply place a pumpkin on a cake pedestal. Display several different sizes, shapes and colors of pumpkins on separate pedestals for a simple, yet dramatic, effect.

5. Choose a fall colored table runner, then simply place fall leaves, vegetables, fruits and candles all along it. Elegant and sophisticated!

Have fun setting your own special fall harvest table and enjoy your party!

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When you’re watching some fantastic baseball, you’re bound to work up a pretty good hunger.

Why not make it easy on yourself and just create a variety of appetizers that will fill the bill?

When rooting on the Royals, why not grill up some beef tenderloin tips from some Kansas City folks. Hearty and tasty, they’ll satisfy any appetite.

Or how about some jumbo shrimp, bacon and cheddar sliders or baby brie bites?

This selection of hors d’oeuvre should get you going in the right direction. With so many to choose from, your guests’ appetites are sure to be satiated.

Play ball, friends!

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The Royals haven’t been in the World Series since 1985. Isn’t that cause for a little celebration?

And to celebrate like royals do, a little wine is called for.

Why not amp up the usual tailgating experience?

Check out this great selection of wines brought to you by Kansas City folks.

Then, peruse this wine pairing list for when you want to add, you know, FOOD to the mix.

Change it up and have fun watching the Royals with a little wine this year!

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