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10/14/2026

🥣 Soup Season Starts

There’s no official date on the calendar, but somehow we know when soup season has arrived.

Maybe it’s the first evening when the air feels cooler, the first time we reach for a sweater, or the moment a simmering pot sounds better than anything coming from the grill. Suddenly, dinner becomes less about keeping things light and more about something warm, filling, and easy to linger over.

Soup is wonderfully adaptable. It can be a quick weeknight meal made from pantry staples, a slow-cooker recipe waiting at the end of a busy day, or a family favorite that has been passed down for years. Add some bread, a simple salad, or a favorite topping, and one pot can satisfy everyone without creating a sink full of dishes.

It’s also one of the easiest meals to make your own. Extra vegetables can be added, ingredients can be swapped, and leftovers often taste even better the next day. Many soups freeze beautifully, which means tonight’s dinner can quietly become next week’s solution too.

And then there’s the atmosphere: the sound of a spoon against a bowl, the smell drifting through the house, and the feeling of settling in while something warm waits on the table. Soup doesn’t just feed us – it changes the pace of the evening.

Ready for inspiration? Allrecipes has gathered 17 easy fall soups, including baked potato, stuffed pepper, lasagna, pumpkin, and ham-and-bean favorites.

Which soup officially marks the beginning of the season in your home? Share your favorite below!

These lazy fall soups are so easy and such a hearty meal to enjoy all season long. If you need something delicious, but don’t have the energy to cook, these fall soups are simple and hearty meals.

10/13/2026

Did you hear? Benjamin Moore’s Colour Trends 2027 is coming soon. While we wait for all the details, look back at past Colour Trends palettes, then visit the experts at Town & Country Decorating Centre fro free colour swatches and project advice.

10/13/2026

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-colours/colour-of-the-year-2027 The countdown is on! Twenty Four Hours till the 2027 Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year!

We’re counting down to the reveal of Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year and Colour Trends 2027. Sign up now to be among the first to hear about the launch.

10/12/2026

What do you think the Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year 2027 will be? Look forward to the big announcement by looking back at past Colours of the Year, then stop by Town & Country Decorating Centre to buy a colour sample of your favourite!

10/12/2026

Lighting Matters More Now

For much of the year, natural light does a surprising amount of work in our homes. It brightens the kitchen, fills the living room, and helps us move through the day without thinking much about lamps or overhead fixtures.

Then fall arrives, daylight fades earlier, and suddenly lighting matters much more.

The right lighting doesn’t simply help us see – it changes how a room feels. Bright overhead light may be useful when you’re cleaning or working on a project, but it can feel harsh when you’re ready to relax. A table lamp beside the sofa, a reading light near a favorite chair, or a small lamp in a dark corner can make the same room feel warmer and more inviting.

Designers often talk about using layers of light. Ambient lighting provides overall illumination, task lighting helps with activities such as cooking or reading, and accent lighting draws attention to artwork, architectural details, or favorite objects. Together, these layers allow a room to adjust to different needs throughout the day.

Fall is also a good time to notice the places that become difficult to navigate after sunset. Entryways, staircases, hallways, and transitions between rooms should have enough light to keep everyone moving safely. Even a simple plug-in night-light can make a meaningful difference.

You don’t need to replace every fixture to improve your home’s lighting. Try moving a lamp, choosing a warmer bulb, or turning on several smaller lights instead of relying on one bright overhead source.

Which room in your home could use a little more light – or a little less of “the big light”? Tell us below! ✨

10/11/2026

The wait is almost over! Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year 2027 is coming soon, and we couldn't be more excited. Help us count down to the big announcement by telling us in the comments what you think the colour could be, then watch this space on October 14 and let us know if you were right.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

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10/07/2026

Why We Rearrange Furniture in Fall

There’s something about fall that makes the furniture feel as though it belongs somewhere else.

During warmer months, we often arrange rooms around open pathways and outdoor access. But as the days grow shorter and life begins moving indoors, our priorities shift. We start thinking less about passing through a room and more about settling into it.

A chair that faced the window all summer may turn toward the fireplace. Seating may move closer together for conversation, movie nights, or games. The coffee table becomes more important, holding warm drinks, books, puzzles, and a bowl of popcorn. Even pulling a sofa a little closer to the center of the room can make a large space feel more intimate.

Rearranging furniture also gives us a fresh perspective without requiring us to buy anything new. We notice corners that have become cluttered, discover a better place for a lamp, or realize that a rug could help define the gathering area. Sometimes the simple act of moving one chair creates a different feeling.

Of course, the best arrangement still needs walkways and enough room to move safely. Cozy should feel welcoming – not like an obstacle course between the sofa and the kitchen.

If your living room is ready for a seasonal reset, Better Homes & Gardens offers 48 furniture arrangements designed for different room sizes, shapes, and everyday needs.

Do you ever rearrange your furniture when the seasons change – or has your sofa found its forever home? Tell us below! 🏡

The options for how to place furniture in a living room are nearly endless. The best way to position your sofa, chairs, accent tables, and more generally depends on the shape of your room and what it's used for. Use these living room layout ideas to find an arrangement that suits your space.

10/05/2026

The Psychology of Cozy

Have you ever stepped into a room and immediately felt yourself relax?

Maybe the lighting was soft, a favorite chair was waiting in the corner, or a blanket was draped across the sofa. Nothing dramatic had changed – yet something about the space quietly told you that it was safe to slow down.

That feeling is the heart of cozy.

Cozy isn’t simply a decorating style filled with candles, pillows, and autumn colors. It’s an emotional response to surroundings that feel warm, familiar, and comforting. Soft textures invite us to settle in. Lower lighting signals that the busy part of the day is winding down. Familiar scents, meaningful objects, and the quiet sounds of home help create a sense of belonging.

Even the way a room is arranged can make a difference. Furniture placed close enough for easy conversation feels more inviting than pieces spread across a large space. A comfortable rug can define a gathering area and add softness and warmth underfoot. Curtains, cushions, baskets, books, and natural materials can help a room feel layered and lived in rather than formal or untouched.

As the days grow shorter and more of life begins moving indoors, many of us naturally look for ways to make home feel more comforting. But creating coziness doesn’t require redecorating an entire room. Sometimes it begins with turning off the overhead light, pulling out a favorite blanket, making something warm to drink, or sitting in the place where you feel most at ease.

The coziest homes aren’t necessarily the most perfectly styled. They’re the ones that quietly say, “You belong here. You can exhale now.”

What instantly makes a room feel cozy to you – soft lighting, a favorite blanket, something warm to drink, or something else? Tell us below! 🏡