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When The Leaves Dance And The Air Is Crisp
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items Fall is a time when the leaves gracefully dance in their full glory before winter’s slumber. The radiant sun and crisp air beckon us to embrace warmth in cozy sweaters, indulge in delectable harvest dishes, and savor the comforting aroma of hot bever...
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A Fall Harvest Meal
My Harvest Home
A Harvest Table
A Harvest Board
Falling for Greenville
When Witches Go Riding
A Fall Harvest Meal
Fall has arrived, and cozy dinners are a must. To satisfy your cravings, I’ve compiled some of my favorite cooler-weather, stay-at-home recipes that will keep you full and warm throughout the season. There’s a little bit of everything here to please ... Keep checking back for new seasonal favorites!
A unique twist on the classic butter chicken recipe, all made in under an hour!
One Pan Spicy Sesame Butter Chicken.
Oh my goodness! These are absolutely delicious. The secret to their exceptional taste is boiling them in apple cider before baking.
Crispy Brown Butter Sage Smashed Potatoes.
You must serve this cider braised roast when you prepare the sage butter smashed potatoes. Apples are the star of this meal!
Cider Braised Pot Roast
This cold-weather comfort-food version may be my very favorite. There's plenty of cheese, plus some spinach and sausage in there, but it's the chestnuts (buy 'em pre-cooked) that give this the kind of flavor that makes you just want to snuggle down u...
Creamy Shells with Sausage and Chestnuts Is Pure Comfort Food
This filling soup is perfect for serving to guests or bringing to work for lunch. Don’t forget to add the crunchy topping; it makes a big difference.
It's Pumpkin Season! Celebrate with This Creamy Pumpkin Soup
You really must try the Creamy Sausage and Chestnuts Recipe I've shared so I've included a source for the precooked chestnuts (in case you can't find them in your local grocery)
Gefen Roasted Peeled Chestnuts, 5.2 oz, 3 pk
Another one of my favorites that I use the pre-roasted chestnuts in.
Leek and Chestnut Soup
Lighter fare is made easy with the purchase of a prepared rotisserie chicken. I also like to add a bit of toasted sesame seeds to the pumpkin seed granola.
Fall Chicken Salad with Pepita Granola and a Pumpkin Vinaigrette — My Diary of Us
Seasonal cheese and fig appetizer - farm gooey soft-ripened brie topped with warm sugary fig sauce and toasted nuts.
Figs and Cheese
Butternut squash adds a delightful sweetness and richness to the classic creamy sauce, transforming it into a fall-inspired twist on this beloved dish. A pinch of thyme elevates the homey comfort food to a gourmet level. Cozy, nutritious, and bursting with autumnal flavor this is one of my fall favorites
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese Is The Answer To What To Make For Literally Every Occasion This Fall
This soothingly simple, risotto-like creamy chicken orzo recipe features carrots, celery, onions, and garlic. Grab some crusty bread and call dinner done!
Creamy Chicken Orzo | The Modern Proper
This recipe is so simple yet so delicious.
Apple Peel Tea
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef simmers with tomatoes, carrots, and fresh herbs to create a deeply satisfying ragù sauce. Served over buttery egg noodles, it’s the coziest dinner you can imagine.
Instant Pot Beef Ragu | The Modern Proper
The quintessential fall dessert
Apple Crisp
Check out these simple recipes for a cozy fall picnic
Cozy Autumn Picnic 🍂🧺 Simple Fall Recipes 🌙 Moonstone Kitchen
What’s a better way to enjoy a crisp autumn day than by warming up with a Smoky Cider? Or perhaps you’d prefer to relax in front of the fire with a Brown Sugar Bourbon Mule? With this delightful collection of recipes, you’ll have plenty of options to... My Favorite is the Raspberry Truffle
Autumn Spirits: Cozy Fall Cocktail and Drink Recipes|Other Format
Honestly, I haven’t made this yet but I love sweet potatoes apples and cranberries so how could I not like this. This is on the menu for next weekend!
Cranberry Apple Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe for a Festive Dish - The Breslin
Chicken and dumplings, a comforting and beloved dish in the South, has deep roots in Southern culinary traditions. This simple yet hearty meal, featuring tender chicken and soft dumplings simmered in a rich broth, has been a staple in Southern kitche...
Chicken and Dumplings
Poached pears are a delightful addition to a harvest meal, and they’re incredibly simple to make. I usually source most of my spices from The Spice House. On a recent visit to their website, I noticed this recipe using their unique Garam Marsala Blen...
Garam Masala Poached Pears
My Harvest Home
Honestly, I’m not particularly fond of the color orange, but I make an exception when it comes to decorating my tiny abode for the harvest season. What is fall without the season's happiest color! I incorporate natural elements, along with a few of my favorite purchases from past years, and of course, some of my new finds from my antiqueing treks, as well as shopping with dear friends.
This harvest wreath, though not weather-resistant, is a magnificent celebration of autumn’s beauty. It’s a botanical tapestry woven with intriguing elements from the American landscape. Artfully handwoven, it features preserved pheasant feathers, dri...
Pheasant Feather Live Wreath & Garland
Brittney Blane, a renowned lifestyle blogger, shares her expertise on decorating with intention. She creates captivating seasonal decor videos that offer valuable inspiration for creating visually appealing vignettes that tell stories and evoke nosta...
Creating a cozy fall home 🍂 FALL Decorating ideas 🍂 Gilmore Girls & Hallmark Inspired Fall Decor
Nothing compares to the enticing aroma of a crisp fall day. This beautiful jar candle by Heart and Hand, scented with Harvest Chestnut, captures the essence of fall. The wooden crackling wick adds to its aesthetic appeal, evoking the comforting feeli...
2 Wooden Wick Ceramic Scalloped Rim Jar Candle 11oz - Hearth & Hand™ with ...
This medium-sized neutral-colored vase from Hearth and Hand is an ideal vessel for displaying beautiful dried elements, not only during the fall but throughout the year. Moreover, it’s an excellent value for money.
12" Pleated Ceramic Vase Sour Cream - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
The beautiful dried natural elements in the neutral pleated ceramic vase by Hearth and Hand look elegant. Be sure to browse this site well, as they have many beautiful choices, including feathers.
The Autumn Edit
Greet guests in a traditional French country-inspired manner with this metal wreath holder. It features swirling scrollwork and a fleur-de-lis, and the word “WELCOME” elegantly runs along the width of the hanger for an inviting touch. The wreath hold...
Three Posts™ Rustic Welcome Wreath Hanger & Reviews | Wayfair
At 5 ½ inches tall and just under 7 inches wide, this crackle glass pumpkin boasts an inordinate amount of visual impact for its size. Its rich amber color and mouth-blown shape make it a perfect addition to my fall harvest end table, sitting gracefu...
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse® Luna Handblown Amber Crackle Pumpkin & Reviews | Wayfair
Did I need another wreath? Well, no, but I’m certainly foun the perfect spot for this beautifully messy fall wreath.
Primrue Faux 24" Fall Autumn Twig Berry Front Door Wreath | Wayfair
Pottery Barn offers some of the most realistic pumpkins and gourds I’ve ever seen. While they are a bit pricey, the good news is that they are currently on sale. These beautiful pieces would look great indoors or outdoors. I hope to add a few more to...
Faux Pumpkins & Gourds
This set of five styrofoam and plastic pumpkins and gourds looks great nestled on my kitchen counter. They are not overly large, with the largest measuring about twelve inches. You can get them in green or orange, and if you hurry, you can catch them...
Faux Pumpkins & Gourds - Set of 5
These are absolutely beautifully realistic. I love using a single stem in a tall thin vase
Birch Lane™ Edgerton Rustic Artificial Pomegranate Fruit Stem & Reviews | Wayfair
A Harvest Table
Harvest tablescaping is the art of arranging food and decor on a table to capture the essence of the fall harvest season, often emphasizing bounty and natural elements like seasonal produce, warm colors, and rustic textures to create a welcoming, com...
This sturdy melamine tableware set by Certified International is truly lovely and perfect for styling a fall table. It’s durable enough for outdoor meals and looks equally stylish on your dining room table. The warm cream color with formal beaded acc...
Certified International Perlette 12 Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set, Service For 4 & Reviews | Wayfair
These adorable live succlent arrangements are beautifuly executed and would look lovely strategly placed on a harvest table and if you live in a warm sunny climate they can be replanted for year long beauty.
Orange Pumpkin Succulent Arrangement – Fall Centerpiece, Autumn Decor, Thanksgiving Gift, Live Succulents with Stem
Table runners are beautiful additions that enhance the natural beauty of your wood table. Fall is an ideal time to use this lovely runner to complement the naturally rustic decor.
Harvest Embroidered Table Runner
A simple fall centerpiece that accomplishes its purpose? A cluster of wheat stalks. As long as the rest of your table is adorned with texture and pattern, such as these pumpkin plates and serving dishes, this unassuming centerpiece will harmonize sea...
Dried Standing Wheat Bundle
You can’t have Nora Fleming’s serveware without a collection of miniatures. I particularly love this one to use during the Thanksgiving season. They are hand-painted and slide right into a slot to personalize any of her serveware for your special occ...
nora fleming Autumn's Bounty
If you couldn’t already tell, I absolutely adore nora flemming minis. They elevate a simple serving dish to a personalized masterpiece, catering to your unique occasion. This darling set of pumpkins is one of my favorites
Nora Fleming Double Pumpkin Hand-Painted Decor
Personal expression, especially when entertaining, is an integral part of the fun. Feel free to mix and match, collect items as you please, and don’t be afraid to have a variety! Nora Flemings’ collection of serving pieces, home décor items, and mini...
Nora Fleming Large White Stoneware Platter
This lovely leaf mini pears beautifully with any of Nora's syoneware but I especially like it with the serving platter
Nora Fleming Falling for You Leaf - Fall Mini
A Harvest Board
Fall is the ideal time for weekend gatherings. Whether you’re tailgating with old college friends, watching a game together on TV, or simply enjoying the beautiful fall foliage from your backyard, don’t forget to create a harvest board for everyone t...
By following this guide, you really can't go wrong with whatever you decide to use to build your cheese-filled feast!
How To Make The Ultimate Autumn Harvest Cheese Board - Host The Toast
Watch this video to witness the simplicity of creating an incredible harvest board. I’m particularly fond of the vibrant colors in this one!
how to make a fall cheese board 🍎 🍁 🍇 || autumn harvest charcuterie board
I’m absolutely thrilled with this pumpkin board from The Pioneer Woman. It’s an excellent addition to your board collection, perfect for showcasing all things charcuterie throughout the fall season.
The Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Charcuterie Board, 15" x 14"
Haley always excels in creating visually appealing boards. Check out this board designed exclusively for one person.
Mini Charcuterie Snack Board (Cheese Board for One) — My Moonstone Kitchen
Check out this fall board made with Sargento products. It takes about 15 minutes to assemble a beautiful board for entertaining.
Festive Fall Charcuterie Board - Sargento® Foods Incorporated
Another inspirational board from Sargento that is simple and reasonably priced.
Sargento Sliced Cheese Charcuterie - Sargento® Foods Incorporated
Falling for Greenville
Cooler temperatures herald a season brimming with family-friendly festivals, college football, lively farmers' markets, and numerous opportunities for exploration. Whether you’re apple picking, wandering pumpkin patches, cheering at hockey games, or ...
Rock Quarry Garden, a hidden gem nestled in downtown Cleveland Park, transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of colors during the autumn season. This enchanting garden, a popular choice for weddings and photo shoots, captivates visitors with its har...
Rock Quarry Garden
Fall for Greenville is the town’s fall festival, and it’s a must-attend event. This weekend-long extravaganza takes over the city, transforming several blocks of Main Street into a vibrant hub of food and music. If the weather cooperates, the crowds ...
Fall for Greenville, SC - Official Website | Official Website
One of my favorite places to walk! youtube.com/watch?v=g0qZLAdlerA
Swamp Rabbit Trail - Greenville County Parks Recreation & Tourism
Open Studios, an annual event, opens the studios of local artists to the public, offering free and accessible art experiences. It fosters a community of artists and encourages dialogue between artists and the public. Last year’s self-guided tour, hel...
Open Studios | Metropolitan Arts Council | Greenville, SC
Just a short 34-mile drive from Greenville, South Carolina, lies Sky Top Orchard, a renowned apple orchard that has been recognized by USA Today as one of the top ten best apple orchards in the United States. The Travel Channel also lists them as one...
Sky Top Orchard | U-Pick Apple Orchard | Flat Rock, NC
Denver Downs, a family-friendly maze, has been named one of the “Top 10 Best Corn Mazes in the U.S.” by USA TODAY 10 Best. Whether you prefer exploring the maze by day or night, pack flashlights and glow sticks to make the most of your visit. Immerse...
Denver Downs Farm
Caesars Head State Park, named for a dramatic stone outcropping atop the Blue Ridge Escarpment, offers hikers an easily accessible panoramic view of the natural wonder and the 13,000 acres of pristine mountain woodland in the Mountain Bridge Wilderne...
Caesars Head | South Carolina Parks Official Site
The fall music event in Paris Mountain State Park is back! Every Saturday in September and October, head to the park’s amphitheater for live music. The music is free, but you’ll need to pay admission to enter the park (or if you have the state park p...
Outdoor Concert | Music in the Woods at Paris Mountain State Park | Greenville
Join the crowds downtown on Saturday mornings from May to October to find everything local at the Greenville Farmers Market. The market blocks off a couple of blocks of Main Street for various vendors, where you can buy vegetables, fruits, plants, me...
Greenville Saturday Market, SC - Official Website | Official Website
Dare You to Enter… Get ready for a nightmarish experience at the Nightmare Dungeon Haunted Attraction in Greenville, S.C. from September 12th to October 1st. Step inside the haunted old cabin where the Twisted Creeps watch, and the shadows hold secrets. Navigate the tw...
NIGHTMARE DUNGEON HAUNTED HOUSE | Voted Scariest in S.C.
Celebrate 15 years of terror at Madworld, the best haunted house near Greenville, South Carolina. Renowned as one of the top ten scariest haunted houses in the United States, Madworld offers an exhilarating experience for thrill-seekers. Dare to vent...
Madworld Haunted Attractions
Paranormal Walking Tour in Greenville, South Carolina, offers a unique experience for those interested in the paranormal. Greenville is known for its ghostly activity, and many people are unaware of the extent of paranormal occurrences in their city....
Greenville Ghost Tours
Greer, a quirky town, hosts a unique fall festival celebrating the white skunk, a curious creature often spotted in the area. The Albino Skunk Festival, held the first weekend in October, offers a delightful blend of live music, featuring renowned ac...
Albino Skunk Music Festival | Americana, Bluegrass, & More
South Carolina’s only remaining covered bridge is an idyllic spot for a fall picnic. Spread a picnic blanket and pretend you’re in Madison County instead of nearby Landrum. The fall foliage and gurgling creek at Campbell’s Covered Bridge enhance the ...
Campbell's Covered Bridge - Greenville County Parks Recreation & Tourism
When Witches Go Riding
I absolutely adore these black ceramic pumpkins. They come in two sizes: a small, squat one and a larger, tall one. I’m particularly fond of the embossed floral design, which will look fantastic when placed alongside a Halloween-themed charcuterie bo...
Small Halloween Ceramic Pumpkin Black - Threshold™
These adorable Halloween cocktail picks, priced at just $6.48 for a 72-piece set, are an absolute steal. They’re perfect for either sweet treats at a kids’ party or savory bites for an adult-themed Halloween bash.
Bulk 72 Pc. Halloween Picks | Oriental Trading
This autumn, embark on a culinary adventure with the essential guide, “Taste of Home Halloween.” Delve into a treasure trove of spooky, cute, spirited, and fun Halloween foods that will delight boys and ghouls of all ages. From top pumpkin-carving ti...
Taste of Home Halloween Mini Binder: 100+ Recipes & Crafts
This is a savory twist on the classic witches fingers and so easy to make
Witch Fingers Recipe | Halloween Recipe | Ain't Too Proud To Meg
I havent purchased this yet but it is next on my list! It will great for Halloween charcuterie.
Halloween Charcuterie Tray Coffin
Are you looking for some inspiration for a Halloween board? I’m particularly drawn to the idea of using a skeleton’s head and hands. Check out the linked video for an idea using a full-bodied skeleton.
Skeleton charcuterie board perfect for your Halloween party!
This gentleman will be a great addition to your Halloween charcuterie board.
Large Halloween Skull, 10" | At Home
This potion bottle will be placed next to a Grim Gardens arrangement on my balcony bistro table this Halloween.
Black Glass Halloween Potion Bottle 7 | At Home
For a truly eerie Halloween display, deck out your house with At Homes Grim Gardens Mixed Leaves Arrangement. This artificial centerpiece, measuring 30 inches, is decorated with an unusual dark foliage cabbage, fern, and vine motif in a black pedesta... faux Halloween plant on my balcony bistro table along with the glass potion bottle.
Mixed Leaves Arrangement, 30" | At Home
I’m thrilled when At Home releases its Halloween selections, especially its new Grim Gardens Collection. This moss wreath will add a touch of gothic elegance to my balcony door, making it a perfect addition to my Halloween decor. Its realistic look a...
Grim Gardens Moss Wreath, 38x26
If you’re a fan of McKenzie Childs, like I am, you can’t go wrong adding this witch’s shoe to your collection.
MacKenzie-Childs Trick or Treat Witch's Shoe Figurine | Wayfair
Whether you’re hosting a spooky dinner party or want every detail to reflect your love for Halloween, these stylish brass spider web coasters, bowls, and trivets will add a touch of elegance to any home. The darker metallic tone gives them an aged ap...
Spider Web Brass Coasters, Set of 4
Your Halloween party guests are diligently checking out the snack table when, out of nowhere, a chilling ghost face materializes and sends shivers down their spines. This ghost tablecloth won’t actually pop out at people, but it sends an unsettling a... Creating it is incredibly easy—just follow the steps outlined in this tutorial. It's my favorite decoration for this Halloween. I'm putting it in the middle of a grazing table.
DIY Ghost Tablecloth for Halloween
Get creative in adding ambient light to your home this Halloween and choose a bubbling cauldron that emits a mesmerizing purple glow. With this cauldron and a touch of magic, it becomes the perfect decoration.
ORIENTAL CHERRY DIY Bubbling Cauldron Set
These floating witch hats are sure to get the townsfolk talking, whether you put them inside or out. They’re stylishly creepy and can help you achieve that Practical Magic vibe
Lit Spellbound Wire Witch Hats
These are the cutest! I got this set of four to give as a Halloween sercie to four of my nearest and dearest filled with Halloween goodies.
Gus the Ghost Stoneware Mugs - Set of 4
If you’re planning a Halloween party, a themed table setting is a super fun way to get into the spooky spirit. This ceramic cauldron is a great place to start and can hold all sorts of yummy treats, from candy to soup to punch. They come in both a la...
Small Cauldron Ceramic Halloween Bowl
Just perfect for witches who value a natural authentic look! This basic broom is made from the Dereza bush (Boxthorn) and the handle is maple. It measures about 60i inches.
Natural Witch Broom, Halloween Pagan broom besom