An Autumnal Affaire — October 2024 Vol. Nº13
Autumn has settled in. The simple joys of chunky knit sweaters and decadent comfort food have taken hold as we enter a world of misty mornings and cozy evenings illuminated by the quiet glow of candlelight. It is a season blanketed in a golden hue, the landscape crisp and ablaze, one last swan song before diving into the blue toned frostbite of winter.
In autumn, we are encouraged to dream, to reflect, to savor. Join me, as we step into the wonderous world of inspiration and delight that is October. Xx
Get Inspired
Featuring a haunting tablescape and an elegant menu, this evening brings to life the beauty and terror that is the legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Bewitching brews with rotting dead men’s toes and shrunken apple skulls, these spooky sips are sure to fright and delight.
With visions of sinister forests and haunted mansions, you are about to elevate your Halloween decorations with these inspired ideas.
A cozy dinner sure to evoke the stunning qualities of autumn and wrap you up in a blanket of comfort food.
Let a Halloween movie night with fancy popcorn and a signature cocktail become a yearly tradition for you and your loved ones.
Cozy season feasting.
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Double double toil and trouble. A bewitching evening conjured up by Shakespeare’s 'Three Witches’. A magical feast of melty fondue and a cornucopia of autumn delights.
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Pear and Blue Cheese Ravioli: Pear and blue cheese ravioli - delicious pillowy bites of autumnal dreams. Xx
Forget blinis & potato chips, this is the new hero of caviar - Waffles and Caviar.
An autumnal cheese plate. Perfect for girls nights and early holiday hosting.
From cozy comfort food to fancy soirées, fall is just screaming for decadent feasting. With days getting shorter and weather shifting to cooler temperatures, it is only natural to want to warm up at a table overflowing with laughter and a delicious spread.
“October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.”
“Bittersweet October. The mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause between the opposing miseries of summer and winter.”
Spooky season is here - There is magic & mischief in the air.
Inspire your October with a Tim Burton worthy Halloween fête and a cozy dinner party that will leave your guests feeling as though they were just wrapped up in an apple cider hug.
I fancy myself the Queen of Halloween. ‘Tis a holiday where my creativity reigns supreme and an adoration of woodlands and witchcraft influence every detail of the evening. A night where magic and wonder come alive, I have long been curating Halloween’s of spooky delight. For me it is all about the theatrics of the night. The way it all comes together. The theme, the menu, my dress and the guests. This year, the essence of a forbidden forest, brought to fruition through a hauntingly beautiful tablescape and a menu straight from a ghoulish dream would be the foundation of my eerie soirée. A chic take on the holiday fueled by my love of enchanting storytelling and spooky tales of frights in the night. For within an All Hallow’ Eve affaire, anything is possible.
For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with Autumn. The crisp, misty mornings, the rich amber and chocolate jewel tones, the sweet scent of damp earth under a blanket of fallen leaves, and piles of summer vines and vegetable garden remnants being burned before winter sets in. There is a magical element to it all. A sense of wonder and possibilities and an urge to turn inward, settling in for the coming months. Autumn to me, feels as if the world is glowing for one last time before the frosty tones of winter come sweeping in. A stunning farewell to the year, a final moment of golden glory before we shed the season, awaiting to start anew with hints of spring in a few months time. It is, without a doubt, my most favorite time of the year.
Inspired by some of my favorite halloween films, I have created a few hauntingly delicious cocktails, perfect to brew up for your halloween soirée or a movie fright night. We have The Headless Horseman, inspired by the tale of Sleepy Hollow and featured at my own All Hallow’s Eve event this year! This cocktail will awaken any head seeking spirit with the warmth of bourbon paired with the velvety sweetness of spiced apple and pumpkin. Next, we take an ingredient from the famous Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus, the Dead Man’s Toe… And make it a fresh one! A cloudy green potion topped with a rotting toe (a well toasted marshmallow), a concoction that is sure to provide you with the lives of endless children. And finally, we have Practical Magic’s Midnight Margaritas. Inspired by the 90’s witches we all wish we could be, this powerful spell is sure to banish the soul of any toxic ex… You simply need your trusty coven and a sturdy cocktail shaker.
I adore a good Halloween movie night. Dimmed lights, curled up on the couch with an oversized bowl of popcorn and a spooky (not scary) flick. Nights such as these have endlessly fueled my creativity and imagination surrounding the Halloween holiday and the autumnal season as a whole. When craving a reprieve from the day-to-day, I can pick out a tried and true classic from the list in the article and disappear into a world where misty woodlands and Victorian dream homes come alive with tales of mystery and enchantment.
Snuggle up with a halloween film, some fancy pumpkin pie popcorn and a spooky cocktail.
I appreciate subtle decor. Things that feel more quietly spooky, enriching a space versus overpowering. Elements that provide an eerie sense, create haunting shadows and spark a bit of wonder. I love to create halloween inspired centerpieces on side tables, add bits of thrill to a bookcase and set a hauntingly elevated tone with a black and white color palette featuring organic elements such as branches, dried flowers and piles of fairytale pumpkins.
“She’d always loved Halloween. A magic night. A night when anything could happen. Monsters could be real. Magic could whisper in the air.”
Brew up a haunting cocktail for Halloween.
The Headless Horseman.
1 ½ oz spiced apple simple syrup
1 ½ oz bourbon
Pour spiced apple simple syrup and bourbon over ice, stir well and serve in a glass with a large rock or two and a shrunken apple skull for a ghoulish garnish.
Spiced apple simple syrup
¼ cup honey
1 ½ cup apple cider
¼ cup pumpkin purée
½ cup water
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom pods
Bring to a boil and strain before using. Store in the fridge for up to a week. Can be doubled, tripled etc for large batch mixes
Le Supper Club’s October edition is sure to delight and fright. With a creepy cocktail concoctions and a hauntingly fabulous feast, your All Hallow’s Eve inspiration has reached a bewitching height.
Inspired by the legend of a Headless Horseman, this Halloween fête will transport you straight to a Sleepy Hollow feast boasting a hauntingly chic tablescape and ghoulish treats.