Thankful for Home: How to Create a Cozy Space for the Holidays

November always brings a little shift in the air here in Baton Rouge. The mornings feel cooler, football is in full swing, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This time of year always reminds me how special “home” really is, not just as a space, but as the backdrop for all the moments we’re most grateful for.

Whether you’re hosting family for the holidays or just want to make your home feel extra cozy this season, here are a few simple ways to bring warmth and gratitude into your space:

1. Add Warm Layers

Cozy doesn’t have to mean complicated. Think throw blankets, textured pillows, and soft area rugs. Layering different fabrics and textures instantly makes a room feel more inviting.

2. Use Seasonal Scents

Candles, simmer pots, or essential oils with cinnamon, cloves, and orange can make your home smell like fall in just a few minutes. Nothing says “welcome” like a home that smells like apple pie!

3. Create Gathering Spaces

Rearrange your furniture just slightly to encourage conversation. Maybe pull a few extra chairs into the living room, or create a little coffee station in the kitchen where guests naturally gather.

4. Light It Up

The shorter days are the perfect excuse to lean on lamps, twinkle lights, and even a few candles. Warm lighting instantly adds that “holiday glow.”

5. Show Gratitude in Your Decor

This is the season of thankfulness, so why not bring that theme into your home? A handwritten “thankful board,” small place cards with kind words for your guests, or even a jar where family members can jot down blessings all make meaningful touches.

At the end of the day, cozy doesn’t come from the decor... it comes from the people you welcome into your home. As you celebrate this season, I hope your home feels like the safe, warm, and joyful space you deserve. And if you’re dreaming of a new home to host next year’s Thanksgiving? You know I’m here to help.

- Cherie