A cozy kitchen with white shelves holding dishes, jars, and kitchenware. A clock, framed photo, and oven mitts hang above a counter with jars, baked goods, and a vase of dried flowers on a side table. Warm, rustic decor throughout.

Every week I love sharing a handful of things that are bringing me joy, sparking creativity, or making my home feel a little more cozy and inspired. What started as a simple Friday email has become one of my favorite ways to connect with you—and now I’m bringing those favorites over to the blog too! This way, you’ll be able to dive a little deeper into each idea, pin your favorites for later, and revisit them whenever you need a dose of inspiration.

This week’s lineup is filled with a mix of seasonal comforts and creative finds—from a cozy Fall simmer pot recipe (with a free printable gift tag!) to sweet pumpkin mini bundt cakes, a simple thrifting win, the beauty of dried hydrangeas, and a peek at the best sellers from my brand-new digital art shop. Whether you’re here for a recipe, a craft, or just a spark of inspiration, I hope you leave feeling encouraged to add a little beauty to your everyday.

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Cozy Fall Simmer Pot Recipe + Free Printable Gift Tag

If you’re looking for a simple way to make your home smell like fall, a simmer pot is the answer! With just a few pantry staples and seasonal scents, you can create a natural fragrance that lingers for hours. And since fall is all about gathering and giving, I’ve included a free printable gift tag to make it easy to turn this recipe into a thoughtful handmade gift.

get The Cozy Simmer Pot details
Hands holding a jar with a “Warm Fall Wishes” label and a ribbon. In the background, there’s a tray with dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise, along with scissors and ribbon on a light surface.
A round tray with dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves. Nearby are jar labels, white ribbon, a gold pair of scissors, and jars with wooden lids on a light surface.
A hand holds a glass mug filled with dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks, with more dried oranges, star anise, and cinnamon sticks blurred in the background.
A person holds a jar decorated with a striped ribbon and a tag that reads Warm Fall Wishes. Behind, there are dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise on a marble surface, creating a cozy autumn vibe.
A close-up of glass jars filled with dried orange slices and spices, each tied with a cream ribbon and a “Warm Fall Wishes” tag, arranged on a light-colored surface.
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A clear glass mug with a striped cream and gold ribbon tied around it, holding a card that reads Warm Fall Wishes and an orange inside the mug, set on a light marble surface.

My Favorite Supplies

Here are some of the supplies that I used when making this Simmer Pot Project!

A glass jar filled with a small orange, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and herbs, topped with a striped ribbon and a tag, sits on a kitchen counter beside a sugar jar and kitchen utensils.

fall Simmer pot

Want to make simmer pots a part of your fall traditions or even gift them to friends? I’ve gathered my must-have supplies to help you package and prepare them beautifully.

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Pumpkin Mini Bundt Cakes

These Pumpkin Mini Bundt Cakes are as cute as they are delicious! With their charming pumpkin shape and a drizzle of creamy vanilla glaze, they make the perfect fall treat for parties, place settings, or just a cozy weekend bake. Finished with a little cinnamon stick “stem,” they’re guaranteed to bring smiles and seasonal sweetness wherever they’re served.

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A rustic autumn table setting features white pumpkin decorations with carved faces, fall leaves, woven placemats, and small pumpkin-shaped cakes on white plates, with orange drinks in coupe glasses.
A person whisks icing in a white bowl on a marble surface, with a few baked goods on a gray tray nearby.
A hand holding a spoon drizzles white icing onto small, round baked cakes placed on a gray marble platter. A bowl of icing sits nearby on a white surface.
Individually wrapped mini bundt cakes with white icing sit on a wooden tray. Each package has a round tag with a pumpkin illustration and the text, Nothing bundt love, pumpkin!.
Five mini pumpkin-shaped bundt cakes topped with white icing and cinnamon sticks, displayed on a round marble tray in a cozy kitchen with jars, rolling pin, and patterned towels in the background.
want to share these sweet treats?
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A small pumpkin-shaped bundt cake wrapped in clear plastic, tied with string, and a round tag that reads “NOTHING BUNDT LOVE, PUMPKIN!” sits on a light surface with more treats blurred in the background.
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Thrifted Frames

One of my favorite ways to add character and charm to our home is through thrifted frames. In fact, the vast majority of the frames you see throughout our spaces are secondhand treasures. This week, I scored the most beautiful wood frame on Facebook Marketplace with gold beaded detailing and floral trim—it’s such a gem! While curating a collection of thrifted frames takes a little time and patience, it’s so worth it. Not only do they tell a story and add instant vintage charm, but they’ve also saved me a small fortune compared to buying new.

See the Frames up close
A white vase with dried hydrangeas sits on a wooden table beside a decorative woven turkey. Above, a framed painting of pumpkins and two empty white frames hang on a white shiplap wall next to an ornate mirror.
A cozy, vintage-style kitchen with white decor, dried flowers in a vase, small white pumpkins in a bowl, a lit candle, and a painting of pumpkins and leaves above the stove on a white brick wall.
A black and white china cabinet with glass doors displays neatly arranged white dishes and teacups. Above it hangs a floral painting and two lit candles. A gold-framed mirror and chandelier are visible on the wall nearby.
A cozy vintage living room with two ornate armchairs, a wooden piano, framed digital vintage art on white paneled walls, a ladder with a wreath, and natural wood floors, creating a warm, rustic atmosphere.
A wooden upright piano with white and black keys stands against a white paneled wall. On top are stacked books and a vase of dried flowers. Above the piano, five framed digital vintage art landscape paintings hang in a neat row.

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While thrifting my most recent frames on Facebook Marketplace, I discovered that the seller actually had a vintage resale business! Ashley Page has so many great marketplace finds if you’re local and don’t worry if you’re not because she also provides shipping! You can see some of her finds and reach out to her on Instagram @joyfulpagecollective

See Full Length Video Tutorials and More on my YouTube Channel!

Yes, I’m In!
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Dried Hydrangeas

Every fall, I find myself reaching for dried limelight hydrangeas from my garden. Their muted cream, green and brown tones instantly bring warmth and texture to my home, whether I’m styling a centerpiece, a mantel display or a simple vase on a table. The best part is how easy they are to dry, and once you learn the process, you’ll have a gorgeous supply ready for all your seasonal decorating.

See How Easy It Is
A bright, cozy kitchen with white decor features a tray on a marble counter holding a ceramic pitcher of dried flowers, a bowl of white pumpkins, and a lit candle; shelves and autumn-themed art are in the background.
A bright, rustic kitchen with white cabinets and open shelves holds dishes and decor. On a marble island, a tray displays a vase of dried hydrangeas, a candle, and a bowl of white decorative spheres.
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Digital Art Shop Best Sellers

These first few weeks of launching my digital art shop have been such an exciting journey, and I’m so grateful for all of your support! This week’s best sellers happen to be some of my personal favorites too—featuring soft seasonal colors, cozy fall still lifes, and timeless landscapes. They’re such an easy way to bring seasonal charm into your home without a big investment, and I love how quickly they can transform a space. If you haven’t yet, take a peek at the collection and see why these prints are favorites!

Browse the CollectionS
Three autumn-themed cards featuring pumpkins and fall leaves. One card shows white pumpkins in a bowl, another depicts a landscape with trees and a lake, and the third has orange and white pumpkins with leaves.

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A framed painting of an orange pumpkin and a white pumpkin surrounded by autumn leaves on a stone surface, displayed above the Returning Grace Designs and Decor logo.
orange and white pumpkins still life
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A framed painting of a tranquil river flowing through an autumn forest, with tall trees and colorful foliage, hangs on a white wall above the Returning Grace Designs and Decor logo.
leaves in the river
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A framed painting of a vibrant floral arrangement with various colorful flowers and autumn leaves, hanging on a plain white wall above the Returning Grace Designs and Decor logo.
moody fall flowers still life

Along with printable art, our digital TV art has been a customer favorite for creating a cozy seasonal focal point.

A cozy living room with a wooden dresser, a white sofa with cushions, a vase of white flowers, and a framed digital vintage art landscape painting of a cottage by a lake surrounded by autumn trees hanging on the wall.
see the collection

As always, thank you for spending a little time with me this week! Pulling together these Friday Favorites is so much fun and I hope they leave you feeling inspired to bring a touch of cozy fall charm into your own home. From a simmering pot on the stove to sweet pumpkin treats, thrifted treasures, dried hydrangeas and seasonal art, it’s the little things that make our spaces feel warm and welcoming. I’d love to hear your feedback on this new newsletter format! Let me know in the comments for the post or send me an email in the Contact Us Section. I can’t wait to share more favorites with you next week and until then, I hope you find a way to infuse a little beauty into your everyday.

salutation with a signature Wishing you grace, Stephanie

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  1. Wow! I love waking up to your emails and new posts. This blog is great with all the photos, links, descriptions, etc all in one place! I have to say, I absolutely love my simmer pot. I can’t wait to try the fall items you suggested like the cinnamon sticks! The fall digital art is next! Thanks for doing what you do!

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