I’m especially excited about fall this year. I’m always fond of the season, but each autumn brings something fresh and inspiring. Although we’ve moved into our new house and aren’t fully settled yet, I love being able to putter around and begin to make the place cozier.
There’s such comfort in creating a warm, inviting home for your family as the weather turns cooler. Pulling out plaid throws and plush pumpkins is a small, joyful reminder that, layer by layer, this house will become our home.
You can find this mirror here! The lamp appears to be sold out in many places; it’s the Safavieh Color Swirls Lamp in Navy, which I purchased on Overstock.
Adding layers brings warmth, character, and personality. Those layers help a house feel less like staged real estate photos and more like a reflection of the people who live here. Nesting takes time, experimentation, patience, and a mix of small successes and missteps. Gradually, the pieces of the home puzzle begin to fit together and the full picture of what our space will become starts to emerge.
The deeper joy of nesting isn’t just in creating perfect vignettes or adding seasonal decor; it’s in settling into a comfortable rhythm and making a new place feel like home. Spending time puttering around may seem frivolous, but fall nesting is far from wasted time — it’s a gentle way to welcome ourselves into a new chapter.
Today my friend Chris Ann from LoveFeast Shop is offering a giveaway: a Velvet Pumpkin Large Set of Six. These velvet pumpkins feel like handcrafted art—weighty, plush, and beautifully finished. The winner (U.S. only) will be able to choose the color that best fits their home or to give the set as a special gift. To enter, simply leave a comment below. The winner will be announced on Friday.
PS. Exciting news: I have a copy of my new book in hand! It’s surreal to see it sitting in the new house — we’re so proud of how it turned out. In a few days I’ll share more details, give a sneak peek of the interior, and host a giveaway for the first signed copy. Pre-orders are available now.
*GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*
*Don’t forget to enter the Plush Pumpkin giveaway by leaving a comment below!*
Are you beginning the fall process of settling in and making things cozier?
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