There’s that moment at the end of the day when the house can shift. Work is (mostly) done, everyone is home, dinner is somewhere on the horizon. I love using a few small things to change the energy - nothing elaborate, just little signals that say the day is slowing down now. 1. Turn off the overhead lights Probably the easiest mood changer there is. Lamps on, overheads off. As the light outside starts to fade, let the house get a little softer with it. 2. Light something A c

There’s something about a fall stoop that sets the tone before you even walk through the door. I like mine to feel less “decorated for fall” and more like the season naturally found its way there- warm, a little wild, and welcoming. Here are five things I reach for when styling an autumn entrance. 1. Start with nature’s palette Skip the super-bright orange-everything approach. Look for pumpkins and gourds in soft sage, dusty green, cream, muted orange and those wonderfully s

Fall is probably my favorite season for gathering. The light gets softer, candles come out earlier, and staying around the table a little longer just feels right. You don’t need much to make it feel special. These are my five. 1. Something from outside A few branches, herbs from the garden, little pears, figs, even something you found on a walk. Fall already did most of the work for us. Bring a little of it to the table. 2. Lots of candlelight My forever answer. Mix tapers wi