“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”

Jane Austen

I’m 34 weeks pregnant and comfort is something I haven’t been able to find for awhile now. It is also something I know I’ll continue to let go during the newborn days. However, being home has been both a retreat from the world and a place I derive my rest and strength from, a form of comfort. There are obviously different forms of comfort which can add to the restoration process: affection, kindness, and laughter. Additionally, warm blankets, cozy candles and hot tea all whisper you can relax here, you are safe. Many of the nicest things about home can become so commonplace that they are often overlooked. But we notice them keenly when they are absent. I’ve been thinking about these things as we prepare our home to be a place of retreat for the cozy season of winter and a tender season of newborn life.

Crazy as it may seem, I’ll be hosting Thanksgiving in a few weeks at 38 weeks pregnant. I am chuckling to myself as I think about waddling around the kitchen making a meal for my family and extended family. But I wouldn’t have it any other way, surrounded by loved ones in a cozy space, sharing a meal. Simple comfort.

I love a good tablescape and am sourcing inspiration for how to decorate this year. Going for simple cozy comfort, like this restaurant in Cotswold.