The Love Of Home Files #2

I’m back today with The Love Of Home Files #2. This week we’re focusing on all the cozy things that remind us of the fall season.

What I Just Ordered…

I’ve just ordered this 3 piece set of 16 inch white ceramic serving platters from Amazon.

I intend to put them on either side of my sink and on the counter top next to my stove.

The platters should come in handy for when I’m sprinkling sea salt on a potato for baking.

It goes all around the glass containers against the backsplash and I find little crystals of salt for days.

I measured and these platters are the right size for my needs.

Platters like this work anywhere. In a bathroom, bedroom, or living room. Anywhere you have a variety of items that you want to corral together.

Since I came to realize that I could cook by sitting on my rollator, I’ve grown excited about cooking meals and baking. I couldn’t stand and do it, but I’m grateful that at least I can sit and cook.

Remember To Add Hygge To Your Fall:

Warm drinks and good food is a must. Now that the garden is tucked away, you have time to start reading that stack of books on your night stand.

Bake something delicious with spices. Then share it with your neighbors or friends. Get out the crock pot and make a stew.

Build a fire and lay a puzzle out on a table to work on during the cooler months. Light candles after dusk. Bring out your warm throws.

Go on a walk and enjoy the autumn leaves in all their spectacular colors.

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” – Emily Brontë

Cozy Den:

This room looks so cozy and well put together. A basket holds a candle, a wood box, and flowers.

This room, with all its books and vintage decor, invites you to come in and sit for awhile.

Cozy Mantel:

This is my mantel. I love the brown bottles I arranged in the wood dough bowl.

The rattan mirror above brings texture into play. Mirrors are great in small spaces because they give the illusion of more space.

Dutch Caramel Apple Pie:

Oh my, this pie looks delicious! Decadent and filled with caramel. The recipe is under the photo.

Cozy Home Library:

Do you love books?

Oh, I do.

When I lived in Texas I arranged two bookcases that met diagonally across the corner of a room. I filled it with books and decor.

Then there was the small red table with a round piece of glass on top. My two red Pier 1 indoor/outdoor chairs were placed on either side of the table. (I still have these chairs and they’re now in my office/craft room.)

I put the table and chairs close to the bookcases and it felt like a small library, which was my intention of course. And I called this spot my cozy little book nook.

Oh, I’d love to replicate that somewhere in my apartment. I’ll have to give it some thought.

This room is perfect as a home library. The old table and mismatched chairs have a lovely rug underneath. There’s a comfy upholstered chair nearby to sit while thumbing through a book.

I’m in love with this room!

“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.”- Shira Tamir

Cozy Fall Living Room:

All you really need for fall decor are pumpkins scattered about, and a comfy chair to sink into.

This room is decorated for both fall and Halloween with the cute ghosts in the painting.

Cozy Fall Dessert: 3 Ingredient Apple Cake

When I think of fall, I think of apples. And tasty apple recipes. Bring on the brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon!

Cozy Free Fall Phone Wallpapers:

Do you like to have the reminder of cozy fall days on your phone during the season?

What a cozy scene. Candles and tiny lights and a view of the fall trees outside the window.

I just received the two large glass containers from Amazon this week. One is round and the other is square. You can see them in the photo of my kitchen above.

They look like this online at Amazon…

I love, love, love them! They’re 7.8 inches tall, 4 inches at the top, and 4.7 inches at the bottom. Plus there’s a 15% coupon.

The two smaller glass containers between them above I found at Tuesday Morning years ago. They’re great because they have a seal in the lid so whatever you put in there stays fresh.

I hate that Tuesday Morning is no more!

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Products:

Did you know that you can buy Mrs. Meyer’s products on Amazon? That’s where I’ve been ordering them lately.

You can find the Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day line here.

I’ve always loved her lemon verbena scented cleaning products, as that is one of my favorite herbs. I grow it every summer and the aromatic scent fills the air.

Cozy Fall Food: Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken

This rosemary apple cider chicken is the perfect main dish for an evening meal.

Potatoes or rice would round it out with perhaps a side salad.

Cozy Spot Behind The Couch:

If you have room behind your couch, put it to good use. This table with the mirror, vintage books and suitcase look so pretty displayed as a fall decor setting.

There are other autumnal touches that complete the look. Notice the warm throw in the basket. It’s ready to be pulled out and used on a cool evening.

I hope you’ve enjoyed scrolling down through the decor and recipes, etc. Because I had fun putting it together for you!

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