Simply made, impressively presented and very delectable: Meet your new go-to autumn salad. The delicata squash salad is a perfect Thanksgiving spread accompaniment, whether you are preparing everything or just bringing a dish.

Indulge in the season with these incredible pumpkin muffins submitted to The Dinner Bell by The Nat Note. Natalie Steen, curator of some of the best finds for your closet, home and children, delivered with this delicious recipe. They’re the perfect little something to bake as we approach Thanksgiving!

This recipe is borrowed from a UVA sorority sister’s Mom and reminds me of falls spent in Charlottesville, Virginia. Not only are they delicious – but they also provide the same kind of warm and fuzzies that care packages and handwritten notes from home provide to a college student. Since graduating in 2011 I’ve made the muffins each fall and they still offer the same cozy, seasonal comfort – only this time I’m making them for my children.

Still in need of Thanksgiving essentials for next week? Find everything for a beautiful spread, from tablecloths to paper goods, below!

Curious by nature, I always want to know someone’s daily rituals–the monotonous routines, the ins and outs of what works for them. Mornings are no exception, how does one put the best foot forward for the day ahead?

Happy Friday dears! This week’s Dinner Bell guest, creative director and interior designer Elizabeth Damrich, is serving up an herbaceous delight. Her rosemary gin gimlet is made for autumn cocktail hours, a simple yet remarkably flavorful drink to sip.