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How to make your home feel like fall without going overboard

October 13, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

With the temperatures dipping and the leaves falling, it seems like everyone is embracing fall more than ever this year. And why not? With delicious food, cozy scents, and beautiful accent pieces it’s easy to make your home feel like fall without going overboard.

To make a space feel like a particular holiday or season you don’t need to add a bunch of cutesy holiday specific décor. Add a few pieces that work with what you already have and your space will feel like the season in a cohesive, effortless way.

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Fall recipe roundup

September 17, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

It’s officially my favorite time of year… fall! While I’m going to miss the summer produce (why can’t we have perfect peaches year round?), I’m ready for winter squash, warm spices, and soup season.

I thought it would be fun to do a roundup of some of my favorite fall inspired recipes, both from here and sources around the web. Bring on the pumpkin!

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Pumpkin Oatmeal

September 20, 2017 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

I always eat breakfast. It’s funny because I was never a “breakfast person”, but something switched in me in the past few years and suddenly I’m all about breakfast. I’m now that girl that turns into a hangry monster if I don’t have breakfast within an hour or so of waking up.

This year I’ve been trying to make a conscious effort to sit down at the table and eat breakfast before I leave for work. A big change from slurping down a smoothie as fast as I can. Something about the act of sitting down at the table and eating breakfast starts my day off on a good note. I feel more relaxed, not to mention full, and ready to take on the day.

One of my favorite breakfasts to make now that it’s starting to feel like fall in Columbus is pumpkin oatmeal. I know what you’re thinking, really, another pumpkin recipe? You’ve already posted two pumpkin recipes in less than two weeks (here and here). I know, I know, but hear me out. It’s easy, filling, and tastes deceivingly decedent. The perfect fall/winter breakfast in my book!

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Real Pumpkin Spice Latte

September 15, 2017 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

Okay, Okay, I know I said just last week that I don’t like pumpkin spice lattes. But then I discovered that if you make a homemade one with actual pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice it’s actually delicious. So truth be told, I like real pumpkin spice lattes, but I don’t like the fake ones that are overly sweet and don’t even have pumpkin in them.

This recipe is so easy. Just throw everything in the blender, blend for 30 seconds, heat the mixture and stir in some espresso or really strong coffee, and viola! Real pumpkin spice lattes!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins

September 6, 2017 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

I already know what your thinking, “pumpkin, really Gretchen?” I know, I know. But here’s the thing, pumpkin isn’t something I decided I loved when everyone and their brother got on the pumpkin train thanks to pumpkin spice lattes. Honestly, I don’t even like pumpkin spice lattes.

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