My Favorite Seasonal Candles

 I have been a long-time fan of Capri Blue candles - the volcano scent has been burning in my home for the last 15+ years! The jars are beautiful, the throw is exceptional, and they are decently priced.

Pro tip: I buy multiples of the x-small volcano candles when they are on sale (~$12) to have on hand for last-minute gifts. Whether you need something for a hostess gift or birthday - just add a bottle and a card, and you've got the perfect present!

{recently gave this combo to a sweet friend for her engagement}

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The seasonal scents at Anthropologie are some of my favorites, and I love to rotate the fragrance each month to tie into my holiday spirit and decor.

October - Pumpkin Clove

The brand describes pumpkin clove as: "the scent of creamy, buttery pumpkin with a touch of orange zest is wrapped within a savory vanilla and cinnamon base." 

I look forward to this one every year, and admittedly start lighting it in September despite the 90 degree temps outside!

November - Spiced Cider

Spiced Cider is my go-to around Thanksgiving. The scent is detailed as "sparkling berries and grapes mix with harvest apple and cinnamon within a soothing vanilla and Canadian fir base." Which is exactly the fragrance I want in autumn!

December - Hearthside // Fir & Firewood

December's candle is usually a toss-up between two holiday scents! 

I LOVE the Hearthside scent - it is soo cozy! Capri Blue presents it as "notes of smoky cedarwood, pine needles, and clove mingle with a warming touch of vanilla, raspberry and amber."

The Fir & Firewood fragrance is a more traditional Christmastime scent: "a fruity, green aroma of apple, clove, fir, pine needle, white birch, cedar, vetiver, and musk."

You can't go wrong with either one, which is why I typically rotate burning each one throughout the season.

Air Fryer Potatoes

Our air fryer has quickly become a highly-used appliance in our kitchen. One of my favorite foods we use it for is potatoes. This side is the perfect compliment to a cheesy omelet when we do breakfast for dinner.

I don't measure anything, but the below are the spices and times/temp I use to get golden brown potatoes.

ingredients

small gold potatoes

extra virgin olive oil

salt

pepper

cumin

chili powder

paprika

directions

{1}

Cut potatoes in quarters so they are bite-sized chunks. Add them to a large mixing bowl.

{2}

Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with seasonings and toss until all potatoes are coated.

{3}

Pour the potatoes into the air fryer basket. I do them at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Pause halfway through and shake/stir the basket so they all get browned evenly. Enjoy!