Cozy Fall Family room

Let’s get cozy…It’s been feeling more like winter than fall!

A few fall accessories, pillow covers, throws and a pumpkin or two add a cozy autumn touch!

Oh and, Hubby asks “Do you think there are enough pillows?!

This cozy sofa came with pillows…and I added more!

*** Shop My - Leaf Canvas Art, Metallic Gold Bay Leaves and Pillow Covers, linked below.

~ I hope you’re staying cozy and warm!

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Fall Florals in our Foyer

And then it was November!…

new day, new week, new month!

I'm enjoying these fall florals in our foyer and this view into our living room on this bright November day.

Fall florals in our foyer thanks to a few of my favorite shopping places.  I purchased this beautiful tall vase and florals online (sources below).  The golden tones compliment the other golds here and in our living room.  I've been using more gold for fall this year and I'm loving it!

Vase: amazon.com

Magnolia flowers: michaels.com

Fall Magnolia branches: afloral.com

Happy November!

Fall Mantel

HOME is my favorite place to be!

Speaking of favorites…

Decorating our fireplace mantel is a favorite thing for me.  This beautiful wreath from Kirklands is an all-time favorite.  I enjoy changing it up seasonally.  I've hung the wreath on an iron piece layered over a mirror.  I added a pair of iron candleholders with pretty ruffled glass globes I found at a thrift store, and two cute velvet pumpkins. 

And this “HOME” sign is a favorite too! Mine was a gift from my daughter. I’ve linked it in my amazon and shop.ltk shopping links below.

It has several interchangeable pieces for seasons and holidays, and there are additional pieces that can be purchased, which I did.  It's a fun decor item that can be used all year!  I just love decor with options for easy change, don’t you?!

I think it’s so adorable and makes a great gift!

shop.ltk & amazon

My Thrifty Fall Decor

A couple of my favorite thrifty finds…

This heart-shaped tin and the green painted wood & iron piece.

I enjoy being able to change up the florals in the tin, it’s an easy way to add color and texture seasonally, and for holidays too.

The iron piece adds color and interest and doesn’t totally obstruct the view. I love the green color and the iron has heart shapes in it which I also love.

Pairing these two finds together was a great idea and I’m pleased with the look, and both items cost me only a few dollars!  

Using my thrifty decor items along with faux florals & foliage picks I already had equals easy decorating, and since it doesn't cost much it's very budget friendly!

A Golden AutumnFall Decor in our Living Room

“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.”

Speaking of "gold" I'm using a lot of gold tones for my fall decor this year.  It's one of my favorite colors, and I enjoy using it throughout the seasons.

I created this beautiful magnolia arrangement, it’s also a favorite of mine. I love magnolias, their big beautiful creamy white blooms.   A true favorite of the south too!

Our first weekend of Fall was a beautiful one here, and October is off to beautiful start too!

Happy October!

Happy FALL

Flowers always make everyday better!

That, and sunshine…

It’s a bright and sunny first Friday of Fall today!

I always enjoy finding cute decor that I had packed away and had forgotten about! Now that fall is officially here, it’s all things Fall!

Happy FALL!

Chicken Flautas

Happy “National Guacamole Day!”…

I made these delicious chicken flautas in our air fryer.

Flautas are typically fried in oil, however these air fryer flautas are just as crispy and tasty. Crispy and chewy goodness actually!

So easy to make and so delicious!  I used a store bought rotisserie chicken, some cheeses, soft flour tortillas and a few spices, that’s it!

I also made some guacamole and used it as a dip for my flautas along with salsa & sour cream.

These flautas are a delicious new favorite treat for us!

~ Chicken Flautas ~

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded chicken

1+1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 cup shredded Mexican style blend cheese, cheddar or pepper jack

Cream cheese

12 small soft flour tortillas -taco sized

Olive oil cooking spray

Additional ingredients for toppings or dipping:

Guacamole

Salsa

Sour cream

Shredded Lettuce

Diced Tomatoes

Diced onion

Pico de Gallo

In a medium bowl add shredded chicken, spices, and cheese, mix to combine all ingredients.

To make the flautas, spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto a tortilla to the edges-(this helps to keep them rolled.)

Next place about a heaping tablespoon of chicken-cheese mixture down the length of a tortilla slightly off center and then roll tortilla edge over chicken mixture and continue to roll up tightly. Place seam side down on a prepared oil spayed air fryer basket, or pan if baking. Continue for each flauta.

After all the flautas are rolled spray generously with cooking spray.

Air fry or Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

Remove and serve warm along with additional ingredients for topping or dipping.

Enjoy!

Easy Fried Rice

I made some yummy Fried Rice and enjoyed it so much I wondered why I haven’t tried making it at home before?…It’s so easy, and so good! I’ll definitely make it with chicken or shrimp next time!

Here’s my quick and easy recipe…

~ Easy Fried Rice ~

1 tbsp butter

1/4 cup diced onion

1/4 cup frozen peas

1/4 cup diced carrot

1/2 to 1 clove minced garlic

1 egg lightly scrambled

2 cups cooked white or brown rice

Soy sauce (I use low sodium)

Sesame oil

To a sauté pan or wok over med-high heat add butter. Next add onion and carrot-(I didn’t have any) and cook 2 minutes stirring until onions are slightly translucent. Add garlic and peas, stir to combine. Create a space in center of pan, add scrambled egg and cook until egg is done. Combine egg with other ingredients. Add cooked rice to pan and stir to combine. Add soy sauce (more or less to your taste) then stir to combine. Add a splash of *sesame oil-(don’t over do it, a little goes a long way, combine and taste before adding more!) *This is a must have ingredient for me for an authentic flavor.

Stir gently and continue stir frying until lightly browned. Serve and enjoy!

Steps of preparation:

Framed Botanical Print

Home [hohm] n. A story of who we are. A collection of things we love.

I got this beautiful botanical print and have it on display here in this lovely mirrored frame.

::: This Ivy print came as a three piece set with two other botanical prints. I knew it would work well through summer and into the fall!

Our last weekend of August. Sure seems hard to believe, but here we are!

~ I hope you’re having a beautiful one!

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