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fall homefront parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Outdoor Fall Entertaining

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This outdoor fall entertaining post was written for Enbrighten Color Changing Café Lights.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I live in Texas where summers are too hot and fall is really the best time to entertain outdoors.  The weather finally cools down and being outside feels perfect.  Outdoor fall entertaining can also be easy!  Just grab some blankets, hang some lights, set up a cider bar, and enjoy the season!

outdoor fall entertaining

A cider bar is a fall favorite because it’s easy, delicious, and fits perfectly with the season! 

cider bar with pumpkin treats

All you need is hot cider {storebought or semi-homemade like this butterscotch cider}, some add-ins if you want them …

hot apple cider bar

… a plate full of pumpkin flavored treats …

baked pumpkin treats

… and a few tiny pumpkins scattered around to really make it feel like fall.  I like to set everything up on our potting bench.  It adds a rustic outdoor flair!

fall entertaining outdoors

And now that the days are getting shorter, adding some lights to your outdoor area can really make it feel cozy!

I love the Enbrighten Color Changing Café Lights that I hung in our outdoor area around our fire pit!  The lights can be linked up to 750 feet, set on a timer, and are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

enbrighten color changing cafe lights

The LED Enbrighten Color Changing Lights even change from white to different colors with the use of a remote.

While I’m a white light girl, I love that the lights can be changed for different holidays and events.  We can change them to red and green for Christmas …

red and green lights

… team colors for a team party, pink and blue for a baby shower …

pink and blue lights for a baby shower

… or even strobe different colors.  My kids are loving all the different combinations we can make and the moods we can create!  You can change one light at a time or have two colors simultaneously.  They’re a great way to customize an outdoor space and the dimmable feature means you can decide just how cozy you want it!

LED color changing cafe lights

The lights are so attractive on their own …

enbrighten cafe lights

… but they also have different shades that can be added.  I love the industrial look these metal shades add.  They give the lights a completely different look, don’t they?  Get yours here!

metal shade on enbrighten cafe lights

Nights in our back yard just got a whole lot more cozy!

warm outdoor lights

Lights add so much ambience to a back yard party and really make fall outdoor entertaining warm and cozy.

outdoor lights over fire pit spot

We’ll be spending a lot of time in this spot this fall, sipping cider …

outdoor cider bar for fall

… and hosting friends.  

outdoor lights at night

How do you brighten up your outdoor spaces?

enbrighten cafe lights


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    November 16, 2017 at 7:06 am

    I have to get a TON of these lights! These would be perfect for our fall getogethers and our summer cookouts!

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  2. Jeanette says

    November 16, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Oh my gosh I want to be invited to one of your parties! This is adorable. Right now we do not have our backyard lit up but I am hoping at some point in the future I can make the backyard exactly how I imagined it which is similar to what you have here.

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  3. Vera says

    November 16, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Those lights would be so great for our summer barbecues! My husband and I love to have people over, and I think these will add a great vibe.

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  4. Dawn Lopez says

    November 16, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Those LED lights are gorgeous! I need to light up my back yard with a million of them. I would probably leave them up year round too.

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  5. Connie says

    November 16, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Ooh! I am loving those color changing cafe lights. I must get me some of those!

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  6. Liz Mays says

    November 16, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Your outdoor setup was so cool with those lights! I’d love to have a comfy hangout spot in our yard!

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  7. Claudia Krusch says

    November 16, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    These lights would be perfect for my back patio. I have been looking for something just like this. I will have to add them to my shopping list.

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  8. Amy Desrosiers says

    November 16, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    I love your ideas! There is a never a bad occasion to enjoy yummy treats like donuts and such!

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  9. Jenn Mitchell says

    November 16, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    When the weather is still warm enough that it allows outdoor entertaining, that’s exactly what we do. The atmosphere is always so much more relaxed with the fresh air.

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  10. Ra'Nesha says

    November 16, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    I wish it was warmer here to do outdoor activities the temperatures have dropped below freezing. I love your ideas.

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  11. Amanda West says

    November 16, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    I love your setup for a fall get together! Looks so cozy. I would love to string those lights up around my deck, they look very modern and cozy

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  12. Alison M. says

    November 16, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    I love these lights and think I need them for my porch. Going to check them out now!

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  13. Sarah says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:56 am

    I would love to do more outdoor entertaining in the fall. I wish the weather would work for me to do that. It’s been so cold lately!

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  14. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    November 17, 2017 at 3:02 am

    I love these ideas! So cute and fun! Will try these for our fall parties!

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  15. LaShawn says

    November 17, 2017 at 4:05 am

    I want to do more outdoor entertaining period. The challenge will be to catch the weather when it’s just right. It’s too cold now, but next fall for sure.

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  16. gingermommy says

    November 20, 2017 at 10:50 am

    I love these ideas. It is so much fun to entertain in the fall months.

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  17. Jessica T says

    November 20, 2017 at 10:50 am

    These are great ideas. I love entertaining and just because it’s fall doesn’t mean that has to stop!

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