Autumn is finally upon us as this Sunday is the first official day of the new season. There is so much to look forward to in a new season and autumn brings with it so much more than just a new time of year. It is that time of year when we start to bundle up a little more, we start cozying into our homes as the daylight becomes less, we break out the baking supplies and oversized sweaters, we delight in the leaves changing colors and start looking forward to the holiday season. You can feel the wonder in the air as you take a walk through the parks or visit the shops that have pumpkins around every corner. This weekend as we ease into this most wonderous of seasons, here is a curated weekly post to cozy up to and enjoy.
SHOPPING, BOOKS, MEDIA, ETC.
Banan Republic is having their Family & Friends sale this week, so I took advantage and purchased another pair of Sienna Slim Italian Wool Ankle Pants in the color Light Gray. These pants are so elegant and great for the colder season ahead of us.
And now that we are officially heading into autumn, now is great time to purchase a cozy scarf as the mornings start to feel crisper. I love a plaid scarf especially for this time of year and really liked this cozy scarf from Banana Republic Factory which is also having a Friends & Family sale as well.
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I recently moved some furniture around in the apartment to make room for a small dining nook of a pedestal table and two chairs. I am still in the process of designing this space, but since we are moving into the fall season, I wanted to get a seasonal tablecloth for the new table and found this Antique Rose Cotton Table Throw from Pottery Barn that looks very elegant.
I recently saw these beautiful brown Azra Leather Pumps on Ann Taylor’s website and fell in love with them. I have been looking for brown pumps and leather heels are very comfortable once they are broken in and the color is the perfect shade for fall/winter.
A simple way to bring some autumn decor into your kitchen is to add in a seasonal dish towel or two and Anthropologie always has some beautiful choices. I really liked the Fall Foliage linen dish towel and the seasonal transition dish towel from their current fall line.
Baking season is already upon us, especially during Thanksgiving and now is a good time to get some baking dishes if needed. The one I had broke during our recent move, so I recently ordered this 3-set ceramic baking dish on Amazon in this jade color and they look beautiful, and they work great for baking.
Another simple way to bring autumn into your home decor is to simply change out the throw pillow covers. You can get these very easily on Amazon like this pack of 2 velvet covers for only $17.99 and this mustard yellow color is a beautiful choice for the season.
Now available for pre-order and being released on November 12th is Martha Stewart’s newest book, Martha: The Cookbook: 100 Favorite Recipes with Lesson and Stories from My Kitchen. I grew up with Martha Stewart as she was the first true “influencer” when it came to homemaking and I am excited to see what is in store for this upcoming release.
Creating routines is such a life transformative thing to do and I love reading about habits and how to create better ones. This new book being released on October 10, Rich Routines: Simple Habits that Enrich Every Area of Your Life looks to be a good read for even more inspiration.
If you’re looking for a cozy seasonal mystery book then look no further than Agath Christie’s Autumn Chills Tales of Intrigue from the Queen of Crime. This is a collection of autumn-themed mysteries from the master of the genre.Autumn is the season of misty mornings and cozy nights in, but as the leaves begin to fall the nights get longer and the shadows grow darker…Give this one a read if you are in a spooky mystery mood this season.
There is something so cozy about curling up with a coffee table book full of cozy home inspiration. I recently purchased and highly suggest Timeless by Design: Designing Rooms with Comfort, Style and a Sense of History. I have been very much enjoying all of the beautiful pictures and inspiration and it has been giving me ideas for my own home as well.
A movie about writing a book, traveling to Morocco and falling in love? Yes, please! This new trailer for Lonely Planet looked so good and this one will be on my list to watch, and who doesn’t love Laura Dern in any role?
If you’re as envious as I am about the You’ve Got Mail apartment then you will love watching this video from Tomas Rosales as he breaks down all of the design elements of this cozy haven.
And because I can never get enough of Paris apartment tours…
Jennifer L. Scott always provides beautiful and inspirational videos and her latest one for How to Have a Calm Morning was a nice watch.
articles of interest
It may be the beginning of autumn, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday season too. Last week I had a list of the best chocolate advent calendars for 2024 and now I have another list of 15 best tea advent calendars for tea lovers in 2024.
I loved Ted Lasso on Apple TV and am so excited to hear the rumors of a possible season 4 in the making.
I am also so excited that The Great British Bakeoff will be coming back on Netflix and if you are looking for a sneak peek of the upcoming contestants this year then take a look here.
Take a look inside a Paris apartment so photogenic, its residents take pictures like tourists.
With autumn officially upon us, here is 20 essential fall pasta recipes to celebrate comfort food season.
What I pinned on Pinterest this week
This week on Pinterest has been all about style and home decor. I’m especially starting to lean into fall fashion right now. Pumpkins and even a little bit of Christmas is popping in with a dash of coziness for the upcoming season as well.
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