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. Thank you to this week’s sponsor: Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with <a href= "http://dupe.com/">Dupe.com</a> today. Top 3 Fall Books Emma <ol> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Stepford-Wives-Ira-Levin-ebook/dp/B004T4N366/ref=sr_1_3?crid=L9WTV485PTQU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xE2T0jWfu5dpOEWjJWUdUOynZ7ubH_he7CPdR4_cUftCC7s8HynvPEEgSo9_6nyibEEm1QtTfHb2wKbLfln0Y8PgOJJ5z2OpAFyJB6riEukPfp5p12vekYD1FzZ1t_jAkWcYnPNa7bj-qzfSk5g1lvKS-Em8_2IKStlDZsv3frIv7e-I_H2Uwrur-NG5BhtaGKXoqy72sQM6SdLXSet5Zzqttiz5AxBKJUV8tvsZX-A.rFeQ7t0iz268rN6o9YjBtaweF8hqPU8fBhLYL06-jkM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+stepford+wives&qid=1758314336&sprefix=the+stepford+wives%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-3&tag=offa01-20"> The Stepford Wives</a> by Ira Levin</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/October-Witches-Jennifer-Claessen/dp/1665940530/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UALCB8MKEJSC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pi6xL58mufX-VMz1kvpUnS0-3pMB2KzfLc74S-1UkBqq800CeLOlIHu9V42Z74cagolFfRLoave--SU3zZTbDTwdlvElCd35ClGybwKhtCop3mJGbBxh5gFrcKCQ2gmZ7CCgs9f5lnd2tMzl5-hK-cJvXw6b2XubxcEOt2_-iNGxKsU_-4UIl_viNtIoo2MdyAh58ieO9jvgRheJfcG204GVI7O5MihSzWeUJyfQCSk.GfniIF3Mpzncj0gm4r8oCqjWyqyS9DjgjKpRFp4eV-g&dib_tag=se&keywords=October+witches&qid=1758314385&sprefix=october+witches%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1"> The October Witches</a> by Jennifer Claessen</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Way-Home-Kate-OShaughnessy/dp/059365076X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FGIO2HY7F931&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mNR72vhRxtkhVExe6kMq4MTboqoIMoNs-Sscbkc7lZSOUk6v31WWCA9AONeenR3xOm8bmFi5mrOrlhuYXJxo6j7hIiweJ-ckWTj4fK8xeDNRXg0TBVaxNP50HY9BVsjd6wmTUH8Q6z0jbY91KrJ7ZaA5IwHrJnETZ8hQnOLogE2qfKuO1J1IOt30LFNF8q5TxHIEh3p4kC8s6RgDRXM2sL5HZjQocjsmHtXwuraKGuA.itABYnlflQgTkR8lRDfe3ZHMcbslmkGtQS1obqqoGWs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+wrong+way+home&qid=1758314423&sprefix=the+wronf+way+home%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1"> The Wrong Way Home</a> by Kate O’Shaughnessy</li> </ol> Elsie <ol> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lessons-Prequel-Practical/dp/B084HN5NCW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=B7ZPAAKYUFW3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0BdkWhFtB3PJQzo1rg7jib5279C7nwp7IMNaVK7uIZ5UdmxR6AxBcuCRwtifaacC6XzHPcl0-iizUK-ZXKIuRTwlmFB3UJPF-VE6sVS2iyvxypAKX-q8p9eYifgJiDQWWl79aC8XzczfexZXWxjdMi5c80A1i2Yppg4ObUqf4fV8fccMXjFzKyqJGrpmhdCB6xUFIKvBwvSQ87KDsBHU8KXy9tjZZ9Lm57SQMgpTn2s.IR24nKrfVOxcnT05bX-9AI87HXQOueEOmgjiDGo4vt4&dib_tag=se&keywords=magic+lessons&qid=1758314461&sprefix=magic+lessons%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1"> Magic Lessons</a> by Alice Hoffman</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cackle/dp/B08V5LF8K9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZP4GNN163OWW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yX0wPt5P8opzHb_PyGk2Xp7akyeYcNHw_QjhLdaOTm7kdYhbpsgVhQPXZjzuyiZAbm6o--2J6GLuv8N8I2jP_vHIGQkaG-dGRHhpLOf42jTIPDk2DRwkLWXPyb1xCBBj1p9TurI87z6FcM11RtpGhw.HuQHyOUiYRm5qAsxt7FxbHssj2PcQ7B_LelZdu4oXdU&dib_tag=se&keywords=cackle&qid=1758314480&s=audible&sprefix=cackle%2Caudible%2C89&sr=1-1"> Cackle</a> by Rachel Harrison</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/The-Lost-Apothecary-A-Novel/dp/B08BXB3JVY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24CU232AL9GMZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bvN5ySZLCNcghjf23t1momV0ZiNvGYyKrSD4qPnhinfGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.R7BRne_J-8uS2_RAfcF1zqik-Tl2XSIMwHqIrpqCG5M&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+lost+apothecary&qid=1758314515&s=audible&sprefix=the+lost+ap%2Caudible%2C98&sr=1-1"> The Lost Apothecary</a> by Sarah Penner</li> </ol> Top 3 Fall Movies Emma <ol> <li>Harry Potter</li> <li>Twlight</li> <li>Knives Out</li> </ol> Elsie (what's playing in my kitchen) <ol> <li>Hocus Pocus</li> <li>Practical Magic</li> <li>The Nightmare Before Christmas</li> </ol> BONUS: Horror:  Susperia 2018 (remake of 1977) and Funny horror movie: Companion 2025 Top 3 Fall Decor Ideas Emma <ol> <li>Halloween bats</li> <li>Giant stuffed skeleton</li> <li>Spooky village</li> </ol> Elsie <ol> <li>Asylum for criminally insane women (mirror from Etsy)</li> <li>Halloween Lego sets</li> <li>Kitchen decor (black ribbon, candles, a jar of candy corn or trail mix)</li> </ol> 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 - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/The-Raven-King-Maggie-Stiefvater-audiobook/dp/B01D3PPM10/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LGTRK2BAYU9I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eQGEcy3lVh68V-TcTI567CNL_4Iyd5eGRoieyFQRkQ0-2Kq-zaZs1qU7ZLTebK_xIAavs5J834wnQYBpTAHctr5k_is_ZVItHYEnLzIkwxhPRLV8eNv_vXdGSqLxuVExs5joY_2NkS0crhf4aUPWXwYRg2orjaEh23N4X4m0WJ-bCdGTZzBymuq2ksRwvnLYpj6JTpRObab1EKhcV_u-kK9VkbfLLxDJWk7A39Bbx6o.YgpZDk2Z1zVmEh6BPMcqDlxwGaKskfcSx6D5u7wzTMA&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+raven+king&qid=1758314539&s=audible&sprefix=the+raven+king%2Caudible%2C98&sr=1-1"> The Raven King Series</a> by Maggie Stiefvater Emma - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-of-Geisha-Arthur-Golden-audiobook/dp/B00005MLQ8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NIEXWH8BBDT6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yAPSmlFWnM3AoD1i8ATYaPry_TsBUboxYPs1cF9PWLXGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.JKlkOYV_GlYKTKSDsFshhwDkxNdeRIHddhBpLsgUJ18&dib_tag=se&keywords=memoirs+of+a+geisha&qid=1758314569&s=audible&sprefix=memoirs%2Caudible%2C94&sr=1-1"> Memoirs  ****of a Geisha</a> by Arthur Golden You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at <a href= "http://abeautifulmess.com/">abeautifulmess.com</a> Have a topic idea for the podcast? 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