Certainly a glorious time of year, so many people are in love with the season and for very good reason. Aside from our favourite clothes making it back into the closet, many families fall back into routine and comfort food makes it back on to the menu. What's not to love?
To get yourself and your home ready for fall we offer some simple ways to switch out each room in your home.
The Kitchen
- earmark your favourite recipes for comfort foods, the crockpot and baked goods
- bring the crockpot out of storage
- stock up on pantry staples and baking supplies
- have the best hot chocolate mix on hand complete with mini marshmallows
The Bathroom
- try a new scented shower gel or handsoap
- switch out your bathmat & towels for ones that are plush in a rich colour
- stock up on bath salts and bubble bath
The Entry-way
- make sure there's a spot for umbrellas
- bring in a hall runner to catch wet or damp weather being tracked in
- find a spot for a sturdy boot mat
- supply baskets for gloves & scarves and slippers for guests
- pull out seasonal outer wear
The Living Room
- create a seasonal display on the fireplace mantle
- make books and magazines easy to access for nights by the fire
- prepare a basket of kindling & stock up on matches for the fireplace
- have spare blankets and throws on hand
The Dining Room
- put out a pretty table runner
- create an autumn center piece
- stock up on candles of all sizes
The Bed Room
- give each bed a set of flannel sheets
- have a spare blanket in each bedroom
- pull out the slippers & plush bath robes
- put a small rug at the edge of each bed
- switch out wardrobes to include sweaters, scarves, boots & warm socks
The Yard
- trade out pots and planters for fall plantings
- prepare garden beds for the season
- schedule a gardener to do end of season maintenance & pruning
- stock up early on shovels & snow salt
- check bulbs in outdoor & emergency lights
In General
- make sure your emergency kit is fully stocked with items you need to survive 72 hours in case of an emergency
- check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- check & stock flashlight batteries
- swap out any seasonal storage
