Autumn always sneaks in. One minute I’m lounging with rosé, the next I’m pulling out boots and sweaters that I SWEAR were cute last year. September is such a tease. Some days still feel like summer, but then the breeze shifts and suddenly cider sounds PERFECT. Hot. Spiced. DEFINITELY spiked.

That’s when the sunflower shines the brightest.

She waits ALL season. Patient. Golden. Bold. Just when everything else starts fading, she’s still standing tall. And honestly… she looks her BEST right on my table on my Sunflower Hand-Painted Wine Glass.

The Sunflower is Nostalgia

Growing up, sunflowers were EVERYWHERE. On aprons. On tea towels. On wallpaper. Even on those shiny vinyl tablecloths my mom loved for family dinners. Sweet. Cozy. Maybe a little kitschy. Then suddenly they were “too country.”

But look at her now. BACK and better than ever. Chic. Bright. Timeless. And THANK GOODNESS because I am HERE for it.

There’s just something about setting a table with sunflowers. Nostalgic yet fresh. Warm and golden. They carry memories and make new ones too. Which is exactly why I LOVE them for fall entertaining.

Setting the Table

Step aside, pumpkins! The sunflower OWNS the summer-to-fall table.

• Colors: Goldenrod yellow, field green, crisp white, soft ivory
• Centerpiece: A vase BURSTING with sunflowers, petals scattered down the table
• Accents: White pumpkins, mini gourds, cranberry candles, rustic woven chargers
• Napkins: Linen tied with twine, one petal tucked in for fun
• The Star: My Lolita Sunflower Wine Glass blooming at every seat

Rustic and chic. Simple and FABULOUS. The kind of table where you laugh too loud and say “just one more glass” long after dessert.

Hosting Tips

I always say hosting should feel effortless. A little glam. A lot of fun.

• A grazing board with cheese, figs, and nuts
• Candles in mixed heights
• Cozy textures everywhere: linen, plaid, rattan…
• Outdoors if you can. Barn, backyard, under the stars…
• Swap pumpkin pie for honey cakes or spiced Bundt cakes

The Sunflower Cocktail by Lolita

Every table needs a signature sip. This one? Pure GOLD. Light. Bright. The perfect toast to fall.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Bourbon
• ½ oz. Elderflower Cordial
• Fill with Bordeaux

Final Sip

Fall isn’t about perfection. It’s about cozy sweaters, glowing tables, and laughter that never ends. With sunflowers on the table and sparkle in your glass, autumn feels golden.

XOXO
Lolita