From the Front Porch: Creating a Cozy Fall Season
Hello from the front porch, sweet friends, and welcome to the Creating a Cozy Fall Season Edition of this weekly series.
Thanks so much for being here and spending time with us today.
How are you?
This week I’ve been listening to Nancy Meyers playlists while sipping pumpkin spice lattes surrounded by piles of seasonal décor.
Sprinkling bits of Fall around the house is always messy.
It’s the kind of mess that makes you genuinely smile and remember every cozy season begins with a little chaos.
But it’s also a beautiful invitation.
An invitation to slow down and savor the last sip.
To try new recipes and light candles at dinner just because it feels good.
To curl up with a good book and let the afternoon stretch a little longer.
To notice the change in the air and feel the gentle crunch of leaves under your feet as you’re quietly reminded that the season is shifting and inviting you to shift with it.
To let go of what no longer fits and make room for new opportunities.
To join our annual Fall Decluttering Challenge and create space for what matters most before the holiday hustle begins.
To design a Fall bucket list that makes you genuinely excited for what’s ahead.
Fall has a way of nudging us toward intention so we can create spaces, rhythms, and moments that feel warm, grounded, and meaningful.
And maybe that’s the real magic of this season.
It reminds us that even small changes can make life feel softer and more inspired.
A Few of Our Favorite Things From Around the Web This Week…
Beautiful Home and Garden Tours:
- I was searching for inspiration online this week and found this modern Tudor house tour from Bria Hammel. Here’s Part One (don’t miss the office, that gorgeous wallpaper, right?) and here’s Part Two in case you missed it.
- This Colorado Chateau on 55 acres by designer Lindye Galloway is really beautiful as well. I love all the layers of perfectly cozy texture and warmth.
- If you love spaces filled with classic Southern elegance, you’ll adore a Gentleman’s House by Melanie Davis Design.
- Have you seen this 1900s Hamptons Home via Homes & Gardens yet? It’s dreamy
Seasonal Inspiration:
- Julie Blanner shared a gorgeous blue and white Kalamkari block print table setting, and I love her nontraditional take on Fall.
- Speaking of which, Bre from Rooms for Rent shared a creative way to decorate a “mantel” for Fall.
- Did you catch the book page leaf garland? Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse made? It’s fabulous!
- Love all the fall layers Jenny from Privet House added to her new collection.
- Elizabeth from Pinecones and Acorns shared Easy Fall and Winter Soup Recipes, and I can’t wait to try them.
- Donna from An Organized Season has been crafting the cutest Halloween things lately. I love the ghost she just made for her front porch!
- Kim from Shiplap and Shells constantly blows me away with her beautiful blooms, and her Fall garden is no exception.
Health and Wellness Inspiration:
- 12 Healthy Foods That Boost Metabolism (via Real Simple)
- A 13-Minute Workout for Toned Arms (via Goop)
- For those of you who need a pep talk this week, this post from Marc and Angel, 16 Reasons You’re Succeeding in Life, is a good one.
Style and Travel Inspiration:
- 1 Base, 10 Outfits: Styling a White Tee and Black Pants (via Classy Yet Trendy)
- How to Apply Makeup to Dry Skin To Look Glowy and Hydrated All Day Long (via The Everygirl)
- The Most Luxurious Sleeper Train in the World (adding this to my bucket list ASAP)
Encouragement for the Week…
If You’ve Missed Anything From the Blog or the Archives Lately, Here’s a Peek At What We’ve Been Up To…
Country French Fall Porch Tour
Fall Decorating in the Breakfast Nook
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Diffuser
How to Make a Fall-Inspired Kraft Paper Sign
From the Front Porch: Easing Into Fall
Shopping Notes…
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Short Sleeve Sweater (15 colors to choose from depending on size)
Pumps (16 colors to choose from depending on size)
Book (so excited for this book to arrive)
Candlesticks (have and love, they’re easy to put together and use no matter what the season)
Mum Stems (17 colors available, I’m using the dusty purple this year)
Plaid Skirt (16 colors and styles available depending on size)
Necklace (have and love, it comes in so many different colors too!)
Comforter (we have the white, but I love the gingham, 37 colors to choose from depending on size)
Watch (this elastic band feels nostalgic, 4 colors to choose from)
Berry Stems (2 colors to choose from)
Sweater (8 classic colors to choose from depending on size)
Ankle Boots (4 colors to choose from depending on size, great with jeans)
Gray Pillow Covers (6 colors to choose from depending on size)
Purse (21 colors to choose from)
Real Touch Hydrangeas (have and love in this shade of purple, they look so real, I placed a second order)
Leopard Print Pants (12 colors to choose from depending on size and on trend this season)
That’s all for now!
As always, we appreciate you so much, and we hope your weekend is relaxing. We can’t wait to share even more with you next week!
Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
Many blessings,
CoCo
THANK YOU! You are always so sweet! You’re proof kindness is always in season. Happy Fall!
You’re so sweet to say that, Julie, thank you! I learn from you all the time. Definitely count me in as a big member of your fan club 🙂 Hugs for a happy week, CoCo
Thanks CoCo! Another great post – always interesting & well worth the read. Have a great week 🙂
You’re the best, Anne, thank you. I appreciate your kind words so much! These posts are fun to put together each week. There is so much talent out there and it definitely deserves to be celebrated. Sending you big hugs for a happy week, CoCo
Good morning, CoCo! Thanks for sharing my fun front porch ghost and have a great week!
Your posts are so much fun. I look forward to them. Hugs to you
Coco- I am glad you survived the storm without significant damage. Although all that standing water is alarming. There are things about living on an island most people aren’t aware of. Wishing you a dry weekend with plenty of rest. Off to dive into your links above. Big hugs to you.
I love the quote “Life is a series of tiny miracles. Notice them”. It’s such a good reminder. This morning I saw a hummingbird in my garden and I realize it was such a gift. Thank you for all the inspiring links. I can’t wait to explore them. Wishing you a restorative Labor Day weekend. Hugs.