As the days get colder and shorter, it's important for me to make my living space as cozy as possible since I'll be spending more time inside. That means that it's time to prepare my fall basket.

My fall basket contains things I like to keep close by while I'm spending long fall evenings at home. My fall basket includes things like a soft throw to keep me warm when I don't want to turn the heat on, a good book or two, a notebook for writing down ideas, a few magazines to read, some needlework to do (mending, cross-stitch, knitting, or crocheting), stationery to write letters.

When I come home in the evening, I start the transition from work to home. After walking the dog, I change clothes, light some candles, and start dinner. While dinner cooks, or once I've finished eating, I can settle in and pull up my basket. Reading, writing, crafting — whatever I want to do is close at hand. I can be cozy and productive at the same time!