Curio Cabinet No.7
Now that fall is upon us, I’ve sensed a natural shift in my sartorial palette and in small additions and edits to my home. A living room rearrange has made me giddy for the “ber” months—it feels like a warm, intimate space to cozy up in. And the weather has been so gloomy, which is feeding my dark soul, but also has me craving darker pieces and more autumnal flavors. So today’s Curio Cabinet certainly has an air of September (and October) as I slowly bring in the fall aesthetic I so yearn for this time of year.
I was also browsing autumn tablscapes, so a few pieces are inpired by that rabbit hole. I’ll be hosting my annual dinner party this Sunday and certainly have all the entertaining inspiration on my mind as we near party time. Excited to share what I come up with for this year’s decor! Will be posting to Instagram stories as I get everything set up. Until next week!
Curio Cabinet
A gorgeous brown vintage wicker lamp adds a homey air to any space. / Eyeing this chic and dramatic maxi resin bracelet. / Love how unique these vintage cowrie shell napkin rings are for an autumnal table setting. / An antique 18th century french verdure tapestry pillow of my dreams. / These Gap suede ballet flats are the perfect addition to a fall wardrobe—just snagged for myself. / I’m always drawn to interesting pieces that feel one-of-a-kind, like this iron rosette candle wall sconce. / If you love mine, you may want to snag this natural sea fan find. / Obsessed is an understatement when it comes to these Nuno splatter stoneware plates and they’ve certainly been added to my wishlist. / Debating this beautiful and classic cashmere-wool wrap cardigan from Arket. / Old pedestals bring a sense of character to any room and I love the look of these antique wooden porch balusters that could easily be repurposed. / This late 20th century iron candelabra feels perfect for spooky season. / Always on the hunt for random bits to use in entertaining and tablescapes and I really love these willow basket trays to add a bit of interest and texture.
An Autumn Film List
Hello readers! Hope everyone has had a wonderful September so far. This week has felt particularly autumnal. I returned from a fabulous Florida weekend to a very dark and gloomy week here in DC, and honestly, couldn’t be more pleased. I bought fixings for chili and broke out the crockpot. I’ve started decorating for fall. I think I may bake cookies later. I wore a sweater this week. I’ve said it time and time again, I thrive off fall weather and blustery days.
Since we are well on our way to autumn, it felt appropriate to go ahead and post my autumn film list—an annual tradition I’ve come to really adore! It’s so fun to see you all print these out and check off your favorites. I’m so ready to cozy in for the season with candles and darker evenings and all the feel-good or haunted repeats I lean into this time of year. Hope you all enjoy this throughout the season!
A Return to the Blog and a Hello to September
Hello, dear friends. I trust your summer has been wonderful! It’s been over two months since my last post, and I can sincerely say that the break has been profoundly refreshing. I’ve been savoring every fleeting moment of summer offline and enjoyed a quiet few months.
Of course, now that September has rolled around… I’ve come alive. Fall feeds my soul unlike any other season. I love the fresh feeling this time of year brings and September in particular always feels nostalgic. We never quite shed that back-to-school feeling, do we? “It makes me want to buy school supplies” as Joe Fox so perfectly puts it. The sun-drenched days of summer give way to crispy cool mornings and shorter days. We settle into new routines. And life seems to quiet down in the best way as we anticipate cozier moments. A new chapter starts.
You may have noticed that you’re perusing this content on my website rather than in my Substack newsletter. After a year of grappling with Substack’s platform and using it as a blog, I found myself longing for this familiar space. A recent poll I shared on Instagram revealed that you all aren’t as enamored with Substack as I thought!!! As the platform grew increasingly crowded, I sensed the same overwhelm that seems to be affecting many of you. Plus, I understand that emails can sometimes become a nuisance, especially if you’re subscribing to lots of creators. So I’ve decided to return to my beloved corner of the web, where I feel like my blog really belongs, while reserving my Substack for monthly newsletters. I hope you enjoy reconnecting with this space.
My September newsletter will be going out tomorrow! And I’m officially back to sharing blog posts here. Ta ta for now!