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Welcoming A New Season: Autumn

Published on September 15, 2025 by Skylar M. BeckLeave a comment

It’s almost officially one of the best times of the year…fall! I look forward to this time of year because of all the warmth and coziness it brings. Watching the leaves change, carving pumpkins, enjoying pumpkin spiced lattes, and so much more, it is truly a special time of year.

I’ve already started to welcome the new season in my home and through weekend activities. I wanted to share my autumn bucket list (that’s typically the same each year) to provide some inspiration and encourage you to welcome the new season! This past weekend, Patrick and I checked apple picking off the bucket list and it was such a fun way to kick off the fall season.

Wishing you all a wonderful autumn season!

Autumn bucket list

Decorate the home with seasonal touches
Enjoy a pumpkin spiced latte 🎃
Try a new soup or chili recipe
Go apple picking 🍎
Paint or carve a pumpkin
Go fall camping 🏕
Bake a fall inspired fall treat
Take a scenic drive to enjoy the changing leaves 🍁
Enjoy apple cider 🧃
Visit a pumpkin patch
Rewatch a fall themed episode or movie 🎥
Create a craft or DIY fall inspired home decor
Enjoy a fall simmer pot at home

Autumn Inspiration 🍂

Published on September 16, 2024 by Skylar M. BeckLeave a comment

The coziest time of year is almost officially here! It’s hard to believe it’s nearly time to welcome the autumn season. Every year I look forward to embracing this season; it’s so warm, cozy, and inviting. This autumn season, I want to focus on ways to incorporate the warmth the season brings into my home and experience all of my favorite autumn activities.

Autumn Bucket list

Decorate my home with autumn touches 🍂
Drink hot apple cider
Visit a pumpkin patch 🎃
Go fall camping
Visit a fall inspired destination 🧦
Paint or carve pumpkins
Go apple picking
Have a pumpkin spice latte ☕️
Bake fall inspired treats
Enjoy pumpkin waffles
Take a scenic drive to enjoy the changing leaves 🍁
Try a new soup recipe
Enjoy a fall inspired simmer pot
Craft fall decor for my home

Autumn simmer pot recipe:

add water to a pot or dutch oven
cut and add 1-2 thinly sliced apples
cut and add 1 thinly sliced orange
2-3 cinnamon sticks
anise stars for garnish
sprinkle of nutmeg
sprinkle of cloves
bring pot to a boil and lower to simmer for 30+ minutes

Wishing you all a cozy start to a new season!

Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home

Published on January 17, 2024 by Skylar M. BeckLeave a comment

Throughout the last couple weeks, I’ve been giving our place a refresh for the new year, which includes, deep cleaning certain areas, going through the cabinet or closet that’s become the “everything” spot, sourcing new or thrifted items to add into the home and placing items we already have in a new spot to give a fresh look. Although taking down the holiday decor and seeing my space bare again is sad, it’s also an opportunity for a home refresh. A refresh is always inspiring to me, and if it’s not yet for you, I’m hopeful this post can inspire you also! Here are some ways I’ve been refreshing our space:

Add fresh flowers or plants to a space. Not only is this good for you, it also offers fresh life and color into any space.
Add cozy layers. I did purchase new pillows for the couch, and this purchase had been a long time coming! I’ve been searching for an accent color I liked with our neutral couch and sage green felt like the right color. Pro tip–find pillows with covers that are removable so you have the option to switch out the cover in the future!
Add color. I decided to add satin bows to our shower curtain, this changed and completed the whole space! This could be done through new photos printed out, flowers, pillows, blankets, etc.
Rearrange pieces in a new place. I love the shelf I have in our kitchen because it’s fun to change for the seasons! I recently placed some pieces on the shelf that used to be in other spots and it gave the kitchen a fresh look without having to buy something new.
Add mirrors. I found an oval mirror at the thrift store months ago that I loved. It really completed the soft peaceful feel of the bedroom. Mirrors are such a great way to open up a space and reflect in more light!

New blankets and duvet cover for the bedroom

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

Published on December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 by Skylar M. Beck1 Comment

The holiday season brings so much warmth and comfort, especially within the home. I love decorating my home and adding cozy elements all year long but there’s something extra special about the holiday season.

Last year was my first year in this apartment. I bought and collected several pieces that are typical when adding holiday decor to a space (a tree, stockings, throw pillows, etc.). This year I wanted to add more homemade touches to the space that felt more personal to Patrick and me. Most of the additions this year were homemade or purchased second hand. I’m hoping this could provide inspiration when decorating for the holidays. My favorite touches this year were adding bows to the christmas tree, seeing more cultivated travel ornaments, wreaths to frame the tree, and lots of garlands.

This year I also focused more on decor and warmth I could create from natural elements such as a dried orange wreath or ornaments and a simmer pot to add winter scents to the home. Here’s some simple steps if you’d also like to incorporate this into your home:

dried orange garland