5 Ways Cozy Your Home For Fall:
Written by Emily Wall
With the seasons changing, many of us are experiencing the transition to cooler weather. We’ll be staying indoors more as autumn settles in! It’s become the social norm to make a trip to the coffee shop for your pumpkin spice latte, followed by a stroll through all the fall decor at your local department store. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but have you considered that you can get the coveted fall feeling without all the store bought decor? That the feelings of fall are more than that?
Imagine walking into your home. The smell of vanilla & pumpkin swirls through the air and you feel instant comfort slipping on your favorite pair of slippers. You notice the gentle crackling of a wood wick candle burning, and a fresh baked loaf of pumpkin bread is waiting on the counter for you. Sounds blissful! Yet—did you notice we didn’t talk about the way your home *looked*?
The appearance of your home is actually the *last* thing you need to consider when making your home feel cozy. Inspired by an episode of the Lazy Genius Podcast that talked about Myquillyn Smith’s book “Welcome Home”, I’d love to introduce you to the way your 5 senses can come into play when making your home a cozy fall haven!
The sense of smell:
Think of all the smells of fall! Candles are a great way to introduce some seasonal fragrance, but think outside the box too. Fresh baked bread, simmer pots, and essential oils are all great ways to engage your sense of smell.
The sense of feeling:
Comfort is a significant feeling associated with fall. Think about all the things that make you feel comfortable! Clean floors to walk on, until you reach a comfortable pair of warm slippers. A soft blanket to curl up with on the couch. Switching to flannel sheets on the bed and even a gentle fall breeze through the house, if you leave the windows open! Also, don’t discount the feeling of thankfulness, as Thanksgiving approaches!
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV
The sense of taste:
What recipes make you think of fall? After spending the summer delighting in fresh vegetables and barbecue, warm soups and hearty dinners will likely be a welcome change. Pumpkin, apples, and spices are all tastes that come with the season too. Take advantage of all the baking opportunities. That’ll double as a way to engage your sense of smell, too!
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 ESV
The sense of hearing:
Most sounds associated with fall occur outdoors—crunching leaves, raindrops, birds chirping, the cheering at a hometown football game. If the weather is nice enough, opening your windows to let the sounds in can be a delight! You can also consider making a home playlist of all the songs that are specifically for this time of year.
Lastly, the sense of sight:
Chances are, there are things in your home already that have the potential to make your space look cozy. If you have lamps, choosing to use them vs overhead lighting will provide a warm glow! The sight of blankets draped over the couch instead of being put away and the gently flickering light of a candle are both simple ways to make your home welcoming.
At the end of the day, it’s a blessing to be content with what we already have. Focusing on all the other senses before feeling the pressure to buy new decor is a beautiful way of enjoying all the blessings God has put in your life. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with buying a new candle or enjoying a PSL from the local coffee shop. The whole point is to just find joy within the Lord & the life you get to live.
Enjoy a closing verse from one of my favorite books of the Bible:
“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:11-13 ESV
How do you cozy your home for fall? What are some things you add to make it special? Emily has linked a podcast below as well!
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