As things settle down in my house -- life with college kids -- I start to think about entertaining again. Summer is always such a blur -- kids home from school, store insanely busy, people coming and going -- I never catch my breath from June - August. Then September hits, sadness settles in for about a minute and then I'm off and running. Back in my groove of cooking, planning to catch up with friends, entertaining. 

I have created a space where my imagination runs wild in my shop. This summer I added a table that I set, changing the look and feel weekly or so. It gives me the chance to play with the constant stream of table linens and decor pieces coming in and out of the store. 

I love these new table linens from Lisa Corti. The palette is perfect for the summer-to-fall transition. Not too heavy and not too light.

Recently, the eponymous Italian textile designer launched her inaugural tray collection. And we are obsessed! Fun patterns, lacquer finish and made in Italy. What could be better?

What excites you most about Fall entertaining?