Autumnal Aesthetic Incoming 🍁

Kat Jamieson’s fall 'fits and tips for a seasonal soirée.

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Oct 29, 2025

Sweater weather has officially commenced, and if flickering candles, gourds galore and oversized knits are your jam, you’ve come to the right place.

Say hello to Kat Jamieson, hostess, tastemaker and founder of Everyone Loves The Weekend, who has autumn living down to an art form. With 465,000 followers watching her every move, Kat gives us dreamy glimpses into her globe-trotting adventures and outfit inspo from around the world, plus chic snaps from her very aesthetic home base in New Canaan, Connecticut. Think: Pinterest-worthy kitchen inspo, perfectly styled tablescapes and all the covetable fall ‘fits.

Now she’s spilling the cider on her best tips for hosting a seasonal soirée, complete with pumpkin-laced menus and a cocktail that tastes like fall in a glass.

Because if anyone knows how to romanticize a cozy night in, it’s Kat.

Go(urd) All Out with a Gorgeous Greeting

“Make sure your front porch has some sort of wow factor,” says Jamieson. “I love putting lanterns outside as well as pumpkins and mums to add curb appeal.” She also dials up fall vibes through scent. “I really like lighting any of the Goop candles,” she adds. Another non-negotiable: a roaring fire. “Get a fire going and you’re set. There’s no better smell than a fire in a fireplace.”

Whip Up a Welcome Drink

“Immediately offer your guests a drink upon arrival,” says Jamieson. “It’s nice to have a carafe of a cocktail pre-batched to welcome them with!” Her go-to? A signature sip for the evening. “My husband makes a great apple cider martini in the fall, and, of course, a delicious red wine is always a good idea. I love a Brunello.”

Embrace Soup Szn

Jamieson loves to lean into seasonal flavors like pumpkin and squash when planning her fall menus. “Soups are a grounding and comforting way to bring people together,” she says. “I like to make a big pot of butternut squash soup with a touch of cinnamon and serve it in pretty bowls.” App-wise, she swears by cozy canapés like baked brie wrapped in phyllo and brown sugar. “It’s my go-to app for every party I host, and a crowd favorite.” She also serves shaved Brussels sprout salad with green apple and pan-roasted Moroccan chicken with sunchokes, carrots and lemon.

Hit the Farmer’s Market

When it comes time to dress the table, Jamieson takes her cues from bountiful farmers’ markets and from the queen of domesticity herself, Martha Stewart. “Her fall menus and tablescapes are always a 10 out of 10,” she says. Her number one tip? Use fresh, local produce like pomegranates, pumpkins or squash to add a vibrant pop of color. “I also love using more natural florals like eucalyptus or an earthy flower in a jewel tone,” she adds.

Dress to Impress

As for her foolproof fashion formula for a fall fête, Jamieson’s go-to hosting look is a little black dress with brown leather accessories: boots, belt or both. “I’m also really drawn to burgundy and camel tones in the fall,” she says. My clothing brand, Everyone Loves The Weekend, has the perfect black shirtdress for fall, as well as this easy cotton-linen dress that pairs well with booties.”