Fall Festive.

The cold weather came abruptly this week and I think it just might be here to stay. Leaves are changing in Central Park, Manhattan townhouses are adorned with spooky décor and everyone around seems to have a PSL (pumpkin spice latte, of course) in hand.

As the holiday season approaches, there are two things I anxiously await: pumpkin painting with my mom and seasonal baking. While I love my traditions, I am always looking to test out new and imaginative ideas. That being said, I have compiled a few recipes and pumpkin designs I hope to experiment with this month. I hope this gives you a little inspiration to get "fall festive", too!

1. Ombre Pumpkin- This easy DIY project is a playful twist on your average orange pumpkin.
2. Studded Pumpkin- Is this not the most chic and edgy pumpkin you have ever seen!?
3. Owl Pumpkin- Definitely a detailed and intricate undertaking, but if you are up for the challenge, this lace owl is stunning inspiration!
4. Marshmallow Ghost Cake- If you're already baking a cake around Halloween, you may as well go ahead and craft a spooky scene to grab everyone's attention.
5. Pumpkin Pie Slice Cookies- For those of you who don't know me, I hate all things pumpkin (chalk it up to a horrible childhood experience I can't seem to shake). These adorable cookies are the perfect way to achieve the look of the essential Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, without ever having to taste the flavor of it!
6. Candy Corn Treats- A simple yet charming treat that could be thrown together at any time.

Life Lately {According to Instagram}

These past few weeks were filled with countless visitors, weekend travel and outdoor activities. I cherished the last days of summer with hikes, bike rides [my newest obsession], outdoor dining [Stone Street is a must], impromptu early morning sunrise viewings and a girls beach weekend. I indulged in the decadent Freeman sundae, anxiously awaited the arrival of my new Phillip Lim x Target bag and squeezed in a little "Monday Funday" with an intimate Lorde concert in the Lower East Side. New York, you have been good to me!  

Hello Fall.

Welcome to Rooftop Revelry! With the first couple of months in New York under my belt--oh, how time flies--I feel like I have finally settled in and found my niche in this crazy city. As the scorching heat subsides and autumn arrives, the city as a whole feels refreshed and rejuvenated. It is that magical time of year where the leaves start changing, holidays and family gatherings are around the corner, boots and cozy sweaters become new wardrobe staples and excuses to bake are abundant. F. Scott Fitzgerald captured the feeling perfectly when he wrote, "life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." With this new energy and attitude electrifying the city, I could think of no better time to start my first blog. Rooftop Revelry is a creative outlet for me to document the things that excite and inspire me and share them with others along the way. Enjoy!