Contributed by Susan Hanks, Hanks Realty Group Staging Maestro & Business Manager

When we first came up with the name of my blog, we decided on Susan’s Cozy Corner. I’ve covered things like holiday decor for your home, curating  your home decor for your tastes, favorite recipes, etc. over the past couple of years. All things cozy. 😊

This year it seems that the cozy Fall vibe has arrived early! Normally, out at the stores, we start smelling the pumpkin candles and seeing the pumpkin cookies and muffins out for sale well before the outside temperatures match the indoor vibe. This year, it seems like we’re getting an early taste of a Fall breeze here and there—I think I sensed it starting in August! And I’m here for it!

I love summer and everything it has to offer, but I’m a big fan of all of God’s seasons. The change of seasons one to the next is my favorite because of the anticipation of whatever the respective wardrobe, upcoming travel, cuisine, etc. might have to offer! Change is good!

Yesterday, I gave in to Anna and let her buy a pumpkin-scented candle for our house. I’m not big on candles as I’m of the school of thought that they are toxic and that diffusing essential oils is healthier for the environment and our bodies! 🥰💪🏻🙌🏻 But anyway, I gave in to the teenager.It is a cutely pumpkin-shaped candle in a sort of thick, cable-knit sweater looking crock with a pumpkin-top lid.

As we sat down to our dinner last night of homemade chicken casserole, conjuring the ideals of comfort food and warmth, Anna lit our new candle on the table, and she and Jonah both let out an “ahhh!”

So I think as of last night, we struck “cozy” gold.

What’s your idea of cozy? We would love to hear from you!