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Four Fall Faves – The Enchanted Home

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Today,dear readers, you are in for a treat! 
The fabulous Tina, of The Enchanted Home, is sharing her Four Fall Faves! Tina is more than generous, as she literally opens up her dream home in the making. And, when she’s not busy picking out tiles and light fixtures, she is inspiring us with her zest for life and her knowledge and love of all things beautiful. Let’s take a look at what she loves for fall!
1.A stylish but comfy outfit 

When you look good you feel good and it shows, right? I think so! My staples for fall daytime dressing are pretty predictable (I call this my uniform), I lean  toward classic pieces, the kind you can wear from year to year. I am most comfortable in a cozy chunky sweater, a beautiful soft alpaca cape, a pair of soft gloves, a chic woven brown tote, great riding boots, topped off with a classic looking enameled cuff and small gold hoops….this to me, is the perfect fall outfit! (Don’t worry I wear pants too, lol…normally a pair of tapered black or brown pants or jeans)





 2. Yummy comfort foods I know, I know, I  am sorry…I know this is horribly cruel. But I cannot help the fact that fall is also synonymous with comfort foods. When I move,  I plan on cooking up lots of comfort food this season!! Everything from spaghetti carbornara, to crocks of chili, hot chocolate and apple cider, grilled Swiss on sourdough (makes the best grilled cheese), mini chicken pot pies and the poster child dessert for colder months…warm apple pie (ala mode of course)! And you wonder why I keep my cape nearby……hides lots of sins!  Hungry yet? Me too! Somehow all of these classics seem to taste even better in the colder months. Bon Appetit!
3. Fall foliage lookingNothing to me is more spectacular than taking in the beautiful fall foliage that is exclusive to this wonderful season. It is so worth the drive a few hours north to take in the splendor. We use to  make it an annual “must do” and sadly over the years, soccer and lacrosse games, busy schedules, house building and other “stuff” got in the way, but I am excited about going this year and we hope to resume making it an annual tradition. It is breathtaking and makes the best natural backdrop for Christmas pictures for our annual cards (when everyone cooperates which is basically never) but a little bribery normally gets a decent enough picture to send out. (if I say “this will be the last picture” it almost guarantees a big smile from everyone)!

4.Thanksgiving and holiday preparations 
Of course you cannot think of fall without the “gentle reminder”
 that the holidays are around the corner. Thanksgiving is always one I look forward to (yes I will admit largely because of the decadent meal I give myself permission to indulge in) but also because it means a time of family and togetherness, no schedule, and lots of down time to reminiscence and play board games.(We are known for our  fierce Monopoly and Scrabble marathons). Because no gifts are exchanged its also ranks relatively low on the stress o’ meter which is always welcome! So Thanksgiving is both a time to give thanks, eat to our hearts content (with the best leftovers) and to really enjoy fall at its very best.
Gobble gobble!

Thank you Elizabeth for having me over to your wonderful and elegant blog, definitely one of my personal favorites!! Isn’t she the greatest? Wishing everyone a wonderful fall season!!

Thank YOU, Tina!!! I’m ready for fall foilage, apple pie a la mode and the perfect everyday outfit!!! What are YOU loving so far this fall?

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  1. I knew this would be wonderful as Tinas blog is one of my absolute favorites. I am a summer girl through and through but I have to say seeing this post actually has me a little excited about fall.
    I sure would love to live in YOUR house Tina, those comfort foods sond incredible. My house is a little boring next to whats going to be be whipped up in your gorgeous kitchen! So nice to discover another great blog too.
    Thank you-

  3. I just love Tina…. so great to see her here! She is a class act all the way. I want to wear her outfit and eat her food and live in her house… ha ha! xo

  6. Hi you had me at that gorgeous outift, love anything in the earthy tones and that is great looking, but then I saw your comfort foods, how decaent and delicious sounding.

    We don't get much changing of the leaves where we are but I do enjoy seeing it online and agree wholeheartedly about the holidays being a time of down time with loved ones, one of the best parts!

    I am happy to discover this blog now too. and will follow it, looks terrific.

  12. Fabulous as always, Tina! I am now starving for a grilled cheese!
    Love your picks for dress too. My favorites.
    Thank you for the introduction, Tina.
    Tere
    saxoxo

  13. The change of seasons is invigorating, the colors the foods, the smell in the air, and the thoughts of the holidays to come….I so agree. Thank you for articulating!

  16. Elizabeth, just got home and this was the soonest I could come over to thank you for featuring me today. The post looks great and has me all excited for fall, especially the comfort foods part:)
    Something about the cold weather makes if "OK" to indluge a little, maybe because oversized sweaters and capes are there to help "hide a few sins"!! And yes to coming over and cooking up something wonderful in my new kitchen with glass in wine in hand…you are on and you are invited!!
    Thanks again……enjoy your afternoon.

  19. OK Tina, spill the beans on that outfit, I want to know who makes the bag, the boots and that delicious sweater!
    YES to comfort foods, sour dough for grilled cheese, that sounds awesome.
    YES to fall foliage but we dont' get it much down south…boo hoo
    And YES to gift giving free holidays, let it be all about togetherness and quality time spent!

  20. I mean what's not to love! Tina could be really snobby but she is so nice and so down to earth. I love love her generosity and sharing attitude. Her Fall faves are really the best.
    I am just so ready for our renovation to be done…we passed the year mark. I guess seasons come and go…
    I love them all. Love pumpkin seeds, cozy nights, roaring fires, playing games and of course going out for good walks.
    pve

  22. Love Tina and you
    too, my beautiful
    friend! All of her
    faves have me drooling
    for more…..well,
    not literally, but
    suddenly I'm hungry
    and realizing that an
    alpaca cape might
    just have to make it
    on to my X-mas list!

    Hope you and yours
    are all well, Elizabeth!

    xx Suzanne

  23. Hi Elizabeth, I love this series. Tina's food mosaic has me drooling and those great boots, makes me want to go shopping. Fun post!! Kathysue

  24. This one is as fun as expected, and beautifully illustrated as well! Love all four things, like Vicky, the gifting free events are very much welcomed when possible. We do donations to the charities of a recipient's choice (if that makes sense) rather than purchasing more unnecessary items that are probably also unwanted in many cases.

    Bring on the comfort food, put the scale away!
    tp

  26. Hi Elizabeth and Tina! I have been following Tina around on her guest posts meeting all sorts of beautiful new blogs and bloggers. I'm so happy to find Pretty Pink Tulips!

    -Keri

  28. I am a big fan of Tinas and her blog is absolutely incredible so I wasn't totally surprised to see such beautiful examples of fall here. Great outfit, but those foods have me hungry.
    Love your blog too. xo

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