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YAll — can you believe it? It’s officially the first day of fall. I love everything about the season and I want to savor it: the cooler air, the cozy routines, and the chance to make home feel extra inviting.
Do you find yourself more energized to make your house feel welcoming this time of year? I do. Lately I’ve been on a “cozy up the house” kick, puttingtering and tackling small projects that add warmth. With a small home it doesn’t take much to create a cozier atmosphere, and that makes me happy.
Next Monday I’ll be inviting you in for my almost-annual fall house tour, so stay tuned. I loved hearing how excited you were last year — I can’t wait to share more this season.
That said, our home is far from perfect this year. The kitchen is about to be gutted and several projects are midstream, which means there’s a fair bit of creative chaos everywhere. No glossy perfection here — just real life.
That imperfection means I’ll be welcoming you into both the cozy and the cluttered. For those who’ve asked, I’ll also share our still-in-progress side yard and a peek at our white brick exterior during the tour.
It will all be worth it in the end. I remind myself that projects finish in their own time, and sometimes delays lead to better decisions — whether for the budget or the design. The detours are part of the creative process and make the journey interesting.
One of my favorite ways to keep peace during busy seasons is to delegate whenever I can. One simple solution we rely on is ordering meal ingredients from Blue Apron. It brings sanity to a hectic week and helps us keep eating well even when life gets messy.
Soon we won’t have a kitchen and will be washing dishes in the bathtub for a while. It’s going to be an adventure. Many have asked how we’ll manage without a kitchen — we plan to set up a makeshift cooking area in the laundry room and lean on an electric skillet, crockpot, and the grill when the weather allows.
Blue Apron always saves the day for us because it guarantees a good meal regardless of how chaotic the day has been. Everything arrives farm-fresh in a refrigerated box, ready to prepare. It feels like having a helpful personal shopper and an extra pair of hands to get dinner on the table.
I also enjoy browsing the new recipes Blue Apron adds every week, and I appreciate that ingredients come from reputable suppliers and artisans. It’s easy to skip or cancel meals, so there’s no pressure to follow a strict schedule.
Recently we made Blue Apron’s Beef Bolognese, which felt like a perfect, cozy transition into fall cooking. We’ve been working on making our dining room feel snug, so we set the table nicely and enjoyed every bite. Sitting down to a home-cooked meal helps bring calm to a busy week.
No matter what wild projects or life changes are happening in your home, I hope you find a few simple ways to slow down and enjoy the season.
Here are four easy ways I use to savor fall:
- Place flickering candles or lanterns on the porch.
- Gather around a pretty table for a home-cooked meal.
- Sip warm apple cider from a large mug.
- Wrap up in cozy plaid blankets by the fireplace.
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What cozy things are you looking forward to in the coming weeks?