https://houseandhabit.blog/A lifestyle and home magazine on decor, cozy living, hosting and everyday style, with shoppable picks for every season.en-ushttps://houseandhabit.blog/posts/thanksgiving-side-dishes/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/thanksgiving-side-dishes/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTHostingThanksgiving side dishes you can make ahead: 10 easy recipes, a full dinner menu, a printed menu card and a three-day cook-ahead timeline.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/thanksgiving-appetizers/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/thanksgiving-appetizers/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHostingThanksgiving appetizers made easy: an abundant fall charcuterie board with a shopping list and build order, plus 8 make-ahead bites and table setup tips.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/thanksgiving-outfit-ideas/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/thanksgiving-outfit-ideas/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTStyleSix Thanksgiving outfit ideas for 2026 that are cozy, polished and dinner-friendly, from sweater dresses to pull-on trousers and plum knits.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/fall-decor-edit/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/fall-decor-edit/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDecor24 Amazon fall decor finds, room by room: coffee table, mantel, Thanksgiving table, kitchen counter, living room corner and entryway.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/holiday-guest-room/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/holiday-guest-room/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDecorGet your guest room holiday ready: layered grandma chic bedding, a hotel-worthy nightstand, small luxuries and a one-weekend checklist.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/soup-night-party/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/soup-night-party/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHostingHow to host a cozy fall soup night or soup swap: the menu, the self-serve setup, a toppings bar, drinks and a simple timeline for the day.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/fall-capsule-under-50/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/fall-capsule-under-50/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTStyleA fall capsule wardrobe under $50 a piece: cozy sweaters, cardigans, jackets, jeans and boots that mix into easy outfits all season.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/fall-sweater-trends/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/fall-sweater-trends/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTStyleThe fall 2026 sweater trends worth buying, from the revived V-neck to Fair Isle and the sweater dress, plus how to style and care for them at home.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/plaid-decor/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/plaid-decor/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDecorPlaid is back for fall 2026. How to decorate with tartan the modern way: the new colorways, where to use it and how to mix it, room by room.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/grown-up-halloween-dinner-party/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/grown-up-halloween-dinner-party/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHostingHost a grown-up Halloween dinner party with moody tablescapes, candlelight, a DIY cocktail bar and an easy menu. Plus 11 Amazon finds to get the look.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/friendsgiving-timeline/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/friendsgiving-timeline/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHostingA realistic Friendsgiving timeline from three weeks out to the moment guests arrive, plus a potluck plan, table ideas and the gear that does the heavy lifting.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/what-to-wear-hosting/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/what-to-wear-hosting/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTStyleFive easy hosting outfit formulas for fall dinner parties, Friendsgiving and holiday gatherings that look polished and still let you cook, pour and move.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/lighting-for-darker-evenings/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/lighting-for-darker-evenings/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDecorA simple layered lighting plan for fall and winter: which lamps to buy, where to place them, the right bulbs and the dimmers and timers that do the work for you.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/chocolate-brown-living-room/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/chocolate-brown-living-room/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDecorChocolate brown is designers' top color for 2026. How to decorate with it: the right shades, what to pair it with and easy ways to try it without repainting.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/loungewear-sets/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/loungewear-sets/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTStyleHow to choose a loungewear set that looks polished: the best fabrics, colors and fits, how to style it beyond the couch and how to keep knits looking new.https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/moody-fall-tablescape/https://houseandhabit.blog/posts/moody-fall-tablescape/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHostingHow to style a dark, romantic fall tablescape with burgundy and plum, brass candlesticks and an edible centerpiece, step by step, in about an hour.