Fall is one of my favorite times to enjoy home a little more — cooler days, cozy evenings, good food and maybe even tackling a few of those things around the house we’ve been ignoring.
This issue is packed with a little bit of everything:
Helpful tips for pet owners Home updates + seasonal decorating inspiration Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Gnocchi Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Seasonal home maintenance tips And plenty of ideas for simply enjoying HOME!
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And of course, when you need more than home inspiration, I’m here for that too. I’m Lora Rousseau, and I love helping buyers and sellers throughout Hickory, NC, Catawba County and the surrounding North Carolina Foothills with buying, selling, and relocating.
There’s just something about a good book, a cozy drink, and a quiet moment ☕📖💛
These are the books I’ve read from January through May. They have filled my little pockets of downtime — and every single one brought something different to the table ✨
📚 The Correspondent 📚 My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry 📚 Camino Ghosts 📚 Small Great Things 📚 The Frozen River
From emotional stories 🥹 to page-turning mysteries 👀 to thought-provoking moments 💭… this lineup has been SO good.
Tell me — what’s the BEST book you’ve read so far this year?! 👇📖✨
Summer is a great time to take a vacation, but the majority of us can’t be gone for three months. Here are half a dozen ideas of things to do at home that will make time at home fun!
Have a Backyard Picnic
Picnics don’t have to be elaborate or have an Instagram-worthy charcuterie board. You can prepare whatever meal or snack you like and simply take it outside. Lay out some blankets and pillows in the backyard to create a comfy spot for you and your loved ones. You can even have a late-night picnic and spend some time stargazing.
Read a Book or Two
Summer is the perfect time to read a book you’ve had sitting around – why not pour a glass of your favorite beverage and sit in your comfy outdoor chair and enjoy some quiet time. My Mom always told me – “You can be any one, any where, and at any time in history in a book”. Why not travel through the pages while being at home?
Try New Recipes
Between TikTok and Instagram, new recipes are being shared daily. Look for something new that looks yummy and get the freshest ingredients from your local produce stand or farmers market.
Do a Craft
Do you have a Pinterest account? If you do, I bet you have some DIY projects you’ve been meaning to do and just haven’t done. Crating can be a fun, productive way to spend some summer hours. You can even share this time with loved ones and see what they can create too.
Build a Fort and have a Movie Marathon
Who doesn’t love a fort? Who doesn’t love a movie? Mix them together and it can be a fun filled evening! Get out those sheets, throw pillows and whatever else you want to use to create your one of a kind fort movie theater. I always think twinkle lights add the finishing touch. Don’t forget the popcorn!
No matter what you do to fill the summer hours, I hope you enjoy your time.
