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12 Slow Living Ideas for Early Autumn

Posted on October 20, 2022 by

Slow Living Autumn

Autumn is a season where all things cozy and home seem to be in abundance. From baking breads & hearty meals to gathering with loved ones, to lighting candles and sitting on the sofa by a fire. It is chunky sweater season, warm flannels and boots – and of course, those of you who enjoy all things pumpkin- it is also pumpkins spice, bread, muffins you name it season. On top of all those things- autumn is also a time for turning inward a bit and enjoying the comforts of home after a busy summer. It is

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Cozy Natural Autumn Coat Styling

Posted on October 15, 2022 by

When it comes to natural autumn- stepping just outside your door to find inspiration is the perfect place to start. Today we are talking about a simple autumn coat styling that is perfect for all season long.

Autumn Coat

For Friday Favorites this week- it is all about autumn and cozy natural elements. Whether gathering up fall branches and leaves or a basketful of acorns- nature provides an abundance of inspiration and elements to use for seasonal stylings.

Start with pumpkins

I started with several of those chunky heirloom pumpkins in various sizes.

With their muted color, they created the

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Autumn Ambiance Glowing Pumpkins Table Styling

Posted on September 18, 2022 by

There is something about glowing pumpkins and pretty little twinkle lights that creates the perfect autumn ambiance. Today for Friday Favorites- it is all about creating ambiance on the table in a different way- with glowing pumpkins.

Twinkling Centerpiece

A centerpiece full of pretty. Amber pumpkins, dried fruit and a few oak leaves tucked in. When it comes to a pretty glow on the table – it isn’t all about the candles- these glowing pumpkins do double duty.

I arranged three glowing pumpkins in the center of the table for a centerpiece filled with ambiance.

Tip: Use all that magic

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Creating an autumn Garden Retreat & what I am planting

Posted on September 10, 2022 by

It is hard to believe it is almost the middle of September already- and that we are zooming right into autumn and the holiday season. And autumn garden season too.

Here in California- September usually brings fairly warm (even hot!) daytime temperatures with crisp nights – and so our planting and gardening season continues a bit later than some. The past week- we have had a crazy heatwave- with unprecedented new records being set. So, suffice to say, I have not ventured into the garden to plant anything new yet this year.

But even if you live in a zone

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Exploring the Cotswolds- Lacock – French Country Cottage

Posted on September 1, 2022 by

Another day another tiny village to explore in the cotswolds. Today it is a quick tour of Lacock, England.

Lacock

Remember when I told you that it was a bank holiday and our taxi driver became like family? We learned about a little village called Lacock while in his taxi. It wasn’t one that was on our radar to visit- and that is probably why it is even more special that we had the chance to tour it.

Like many of the villages in the Cotswolds, Lacock (spoken like Lay-cuhc) has a claim to fame as a popular movie (and

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les grandes vacances – a great french tradition

Posted on August 31, 2022 by

When I first arrived in France – many, many moons ago – the month of August, for most of the country, meant everything was closed. “Fermé pour vacances!” was the sign posted on all the doors of the boulangeries, butchers, flower shops and other essential stores. Les Grandes Vacances were regarded as sacred.

The long, hot days of August were when the French believed it was the right time to close down, take a break and go away for a whole month. Traditionally they headed to Provence, to Brittany and some to the mountains. The warm

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Budget Friendly Nature Inspired Autumn Decorating Ideas

Posted on August 27, 2022 by

I am a big fan of nature inspired decor for autumn. From leaves to acorns to branches and seasonal dried flowers- I love to bring those beautiful touches of nature inside.

Today is all about autumn decorating ideas that are natural and budget friendly. I recently created several arrangements – and most are under $20.

Autumn Decorating Ideas

I love how this arrangement turned out. It is so simple and perfect when you want a less is more look for your coat- but at the same time says fall beautifully.

This is just a mix and mingle of dried leaves

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The Greatest First Day Twice Baked Spaghetti

Posted on August 21, 2022 by

That title is a variety of deliciousness in it proper there. The most effective (and best) first day twice baked spaghetti…. and it’s SO. GOOD.

Twice Baked Spaghetti

However you already know, we had been debating what was for dinner final week and we selected pasta. Which we actually hardly eat anymore since we largely do zucchini pasta. However final week, we had a loaf of recent bread and recent made salad able to go and gave in to these Italian cravings and went for the pack of lentil angel hair pasta within the cabinet.

Excellent Pasta

The proper pasta

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