Guest Picks: Prep Your Kitchen For Fall

Fall is definitely in the air! I still can’t get over how fast summer passed, and it makes me want to turn back time to relive it all over again. Now the kids are back in school, and work is going full speed ahead. Besides the full workload, I'm really excited for all the wonderful things fall has to offer, and everything seems to eventually come back to delicious-smelling kitchens. Think about fall fairs and pie contests, jam making, apple picking and apple pies, bonfires and marshmallow roasting, pumpkin pies, caramel apples, crockpot recipes, salsa made from garden tomatoes and so much more! To make your fall just a little bit yummier, I have come up with some clever kitchen gadgets that we can all put to use this season. — Suzy from Better Decorating Bible
Williams-Sonoma is probably my favorite place to shop when it comes to neat kitchen gadgets. This time they have come up with clever, bite-size pie molds. You can bake or deep-fry these mini pies to golden-brown perfection.
Instead of a traditional wreath or flower bouquet, try this Farmers' Market Herb wreath. This beauty would look great on the back door of my kitchen.
I have always been a huge fan of themed cutlery or dishware, and this Heirloom collection won my heart over.
For any apple preservers, this three-in-one peeler is a godsend! It can peel, core and slice apples, so making apple pies, jams and sauces is so much easier. This peeler is one gadget I will definitely have on my kitchen counter this fall.
You don't really have to take this French cart to the market, just display it somewhere in your kitchen for a interesting country ambience.
If you are aiming for an all-American country kitchen this season, use this cute fabric for your tablecloth, curtains, napkins or tie-up seat cushions.
Does “What’s for dinner?” sound a little too familiar? With this rustic wall organizer from Pottery Barn, you can quickly write out your dinner menu — as well as notes and reminders to keep your family organized.
I noticed that no one seems to eat the fruit in my house unless it's put out on display. With a cute crate like this one, your family members will be encouraged to grab a fresh bite from the farmers' market.
Personalize your apron with your choice of text! I think mine would say “Suzy Q makes the best banana bread, peach cake and fried chicken.”
If you have picky kids, this pie plate works magic. There is finally a solution that lets everyone get their way. No more fights around the dinner table will make this fall season even more enjoyable.
KitchenAid mixers always come in the hottest hues, and a bright yellow one makes it hard to miss on any counter. If you don’t have one already, you should seriously consider investing in this life-saving kitchen staple.
Put seasonal fruits to use and bake a scrumptious pie just the way granny does. With a blessing written on it, your pie will taste even better in this country-style pie plate.
I think this roll holder is one thing every kitchen needs to have. It makes a great holder for paper towels, parchment paper and aluminum foil.
Keeping your bread in a bread box or plastic bag isn’t going to keep it fresh for long. To enjoy fresh, crusty bread for longer, try using this 100-percent cotton linen bread bag. Made out of vintage tea towels, this folk-style bag was carefully embroidered by an old lady in Sweden. It's so unique!
A quick way to update your home is with seasonal knickknacks like napkins, towels and pillows. These napkins bring effortless fall flair to your kitchen in seconds.
Seasonal vegetables like these cherry tomatoes make great artwork in the kitchen.
Get these olive wood cutting boards specially monogrammed to separate meats from vegetables, and wheat from gluten-free. The natural and warm earthy tones really dive right into a fall theme.
This vibrant orange oven definitely makes me want to whip up a batch of pumpkin spice muffins! I found this oven at Big Chill, which is probably the neatest kitchen store I have ever come across. You can find the coolest refrigerators, ovens and dishwashers all in a retro, '50s style. If you take a look at Rachel Ray’s kitchen on her show, you can tell even she uses a Big Chill refrigerator.
I can't live without a bread maker, and I have a feeling this one will be working overtime this fall. You don't know what you are missing until you try this clever gadget that can make delicious dough for cakes and breads — and even jam — every time!

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