My fall favorites

My dog, Grey, becoming one with a down comforter.

My dog, Grey, becoming one with a down comforter.

Ok, I'll admit it. Living in California, I miss the gorgeous explosion of color before all the leaves fall. Now, I do not miss what follows AT ALL, but that's another story.

Fall has it's own smells, it's own foods, and the best curl-up-by-the-fire vibe. So, wherever you are this fall, here are a few of my favorite ways to experience the season.

Get warm...in style

So fuzzy, so chic

So fuzzy, so chic

There's nothing better than lighting a fire as the nights get colder, but candlelight comes a close second. But don't light any candle--light a candle that smells amazing. Want to get crafty? I've got a DIY project for you, just click the image for instructions.

This looks totally doable, right?

This looks totally doable, right?

For those of us who prefer to get right to the candle-lighting, these are the best scented candles bar none. Rich, wonderful scents and serious burn time so you've got hours to enjoy them. The fig scented candle pictured below is amazing.

Get ready to have your mind blown. Bold statement? Yes. But oh, so true.

Get ready to have your mind blown. Bold statement? Yes. But oh, so true.

Alright, last but not least, food.

You may be longing for amazing summer fruits but fall has it's own special flavors. And, I'm pretty sure that if you curl up under a blanket, light your candle, and eat one of these dishes, you will be in fall nirvana. Click the image to find the recipe.

Thanks to my aunt Evelyn, I found The View from Great Island.com and this amazing hot chocolate.

Thanks to my aunt Evelyn, I found The View from Great Island.com and this amazing hot chocolate.

Pumpkin chocolate bread, anyone? --Well-Plated

Pumpkin chocolate bread, anyone? --Well-Plated

What's fall without apples? --My Domaine

What's fall without apples? --My Domaine

Happy fall everyone! Don't forget to tell us about your favorites for the season.

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