settling in | autumn touches
it is the end of october and i am taking it all in like a good book or a perfect cup of coffee before your children rise. lately, i have also been taking in the way the light shines in this mercurial glow as i find myself chasing its story in our new home. we are working on small projects and while the list is vast, there is something deeply romantic about working on small things together (and bigger ones). the kids laugh more here; they run and we explore and open up our new screen door to the refreshing fall breezes. we put on a record in the evening hours, glasses of cabernet in hand as the kids settle into a new bedtime rhythm here. we have not hung curtains or art onto the walls and i dream of changing all of the outdated lighting soon… but for now, i am enjoying just placing small touches of autumn around our home. i recently listened to a podcast (it can be found here) about decorating using your five senses and it was so insightful and so beautifully done. i love emily’s podcast, the next right thing, and really enjoy listening to it when i bring nash into the city twice a week for preschool. in this episode, she talks with her sister about decorating for each season … instead of walking into a store and loading up on goods, she recommends starting with natural elements and then focusing on the sounds (my autumn playlist), the textures, smells (diffusers are my go-to), taste, etc. when people walk in, we want people to feel comfortable and when you bring in the senses and less stuff, you create more space and a more welcoming atmosphere- you create a feeling.
i hope you enjoy a tiny peek into our home this season |
delivering ‘boo baskets’ to our new neighbors. parks’ main requirement: a decorated porch (preferably with pumpkins)
we hope to re-finish these floors soon, but i love the wood trim with our new white walls
some thrifted + antique pieces
this chair was $9.99 at goodwill – it brings me so much j o y
i picked up two clay jack-o-lanterns for $2 each this year and i adore them
dreaming about our first fire + i have dreamt of a mantel forever
our new neighborhood is so beautiful and private and the people are so, so friendly
we started our kitchen renovation and so all of the decor is hanging out in the dining room for now
this dresser is currently in our foyer + going to use it to house winter accessories
their bond is so very special
this photo of the boys was taken one year ago yesterday
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i wish i could have you all over to celebrate fall + all its goodness
and can’t wait to host people soon
i hope you enjoyed a mini-tour on here though
enjoy your holiday weekend if you celebrate