a dreamy autumn garden party.



this weekend, the little mexican fiesta dinner party
we planned to have at the tree house

turned into the most magical candlelit dinner party
with all of our beautiful friends.







going with the autumn theme {despite the ninety degree weather}
we ate sweet potatoes, green beans, mashed potatoes,
butternut squash lasagna, squash casserole, pumpkin pie,
cranberry apple casserole, and chocolate cake...
just to name a few dishes.

we could not believe how perfectly everything worked out
{considering how last minute the whole thing was},
how delicious the food was {everyone brought a dish},
and how much red wine we went through!

it was a beyond gorgeous, fairy-tale type of night.

39 comments:

Mary Beth said...

Wow, whatever happened to college parties standing around a keg with a red plastic cup?? You make me proud, Olivia!!!!!

Morgan said...

You and your friends are adorable!
{love your top!}

Simone said...

It sounds absolutely wonderful.....yummy food :)

AbbieBabble said...

That looks so lovely! Candlelight and red wine really do make everything better.

Michelle said...

That shot from above says it all.

Jacqueline J said...

Oh doll, this is simply fabulous. It would be my pleasure to prepare an appetizer and come dressed in my finest late-summer garb.

I am jealous, actually, that you get to do so many neat things. Hope your day goes well.

allaboutg said...

Looks like such fun! You've inspired me to have one of my own =)

Cathi said...

what a wonderful idea....the setting and food description sound fabulous....Have a great day, Olivia!

sarah said...

i wish i was there!!! and i still cannot believe tyler has a treehouse. i miss my tree house of my childhood. sigh.

i really wish charleston was just around the corner livvy... and i could pop in and out of your wonderful life. and you could pop in and out of japan and i could show you weird and wonderful things

xx

Melissa said...

The garden looks gorgeous! I love all these little garden parties you throw. The food sounds great too!

Chloe said...

wow. that looks like such an incredible party! i would love to go to a party like that someday! you are so gorgeous, i wish i could pull of the red lipstick!

the southern hostess said...

Sounds lovely! What a wonderful way to spend an evening.

Rebecca said...

sounds like a truly amazing evening!

nicole addison said...

olivia you are too cute! i love these pictures it sounds like you guys had so much fun. cranberry apple casserole? yuum!

Shannon Murphy said...

I love your pictures!!! it was such a fun and amazing night!!! aahhh

Emie said...

Oh this party looks magical.
and that menu! Yummy! :)

I Think My Tummy Hurts said...

omg! omg! what a beautiful way to spend time with friends :)

Rose Red said...

How fun! Next time I want to come ;)

Chloe said...

I will totally post the recipe tonight! They are soooo amazing, you will love them!! I can't stop eating them!

The Socialite said...

It looks so lovely! ;)

Jen said...

How fun and delicious!!!

-Jen
Haute Whimsy

Gabby said...

Amazing! Truly looks magical!

Isabel said...

JEALOUS!!!!!!

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our little love nest said...

truly a fairy tale....loving your photos! xoxo

the NEO-traditionalist said...

Your blog is so amazing...best banner I've ever seen. Am going to try and post about your cake stands this week. Love Charleston, love your musings...can't wait to read more.
XX Kate "the NEO-trad"

Kelsie Lynn said...

how divine :) i loe magical nights.

here in utah our magical nights consist of star gazing in the mountains and doing all sorts of crazy things up there. its fun to look over the city.
take care!

Meg Fee said...

beautiful indeed! holy smokes. and those pictures of you and rainbow--again, how do you do it?

Ali said...

Um, can I have your life please? These magical parties sound a-mazing.

nicole addison said...

hey lady, i left you an award on my blog! oh and if you find out anything about google reader let me know. that thing is a pain in my butt and i have no clue how to work it either! it never saves any of my changes i make so i know i'm probably doing everything wrong..

Children of the 90s said...

This is so cute! It looks fabulous!

SixLbGummybear said...

Lovely. Looks simply splendid. You're a star in the blogosphere.

the NEO-traditionalist said...

Did a little plug for your cake plates on my blog... And now, bed!
Night!
XX Kate

Annabelle said...

Wow! What a perfect evening! It's always those last minute parties that go perfectly to the unplanned plan.

Carol said...

So fun! I would love to do something like that!

Cassandra Marie said...

Looks like it was fun! :)

The Yellow Door Paperie said...

This looks beautiful! What a great night!

Sarah Clarke Gaudet said...

Looks like a wonderful night. Gorgeous pictures...

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Nicole Marie said...

this is absolutely adorable!

 

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