#266: Fall Books, Movies & Decor

This week we're sharing our recommendations for a fall reading list, movies to watch and decor ideas to get into the festive spirit. We'll also share design decisions that we regretted.
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Top 3 Fall Books
Emma
• The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
• The October Witches by Jennifer Claessen
• The Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy
Elsie
• Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
• Cackle by Rachel Harrison
• The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Top 3 Fall Movies
Emma
• Harry Potter
• Twlight
• Knives Out
Elsie (what's playing in my kitchen)
• Hocus Pocus
• Practical Magic
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
BONUS: Horror: Susperia 2018 (remake of 1977) and Funny horror movie: Companion 2025
Top 3 Fall Decor Ideas
Emma
• Halloween bats
• Giant stuffed skeleton
• Spooky village
Elsie
• Asylum for criminally insane women (mirror from Etsy)
• Halloween Lego sets
• Kitchen decor (black ribbon, candles, a jar of candy corn or trail mix)
Listener Request: Have you ever made a design decision you regretted?
Emma - Painted kitchen cabinets a butter yellow color and cooper backsplash
Elsie - Too much shiplap
Book Report:
Elsie - The Raven King Series by Maggie Stiefvater
Emma - Memoirs ****of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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