Want to know my favorite part about fall? Sitting on my back porch, drinking a warm glass of chai tea all while enjoying some good ole’ fashioned quality time with my husband. This past weekend, we spent a lot of time outside, enjoying the fresh, cool air. In my opinion, enjoying your front or back porch is really not worth it if you don’t have comfortable and beautiful seating.

Outdoor seating, especially in the fall season, is an important investment for your home. Having somewhere to sit and enjoy a cup of Chai Tea is just as important as having a bed to sleep in! If you don’t believe me, you probably haven’t spent many mornings and afternoons enjoying the outdoors. For me, incorporating rustic chairs in my outdoor areas makes my home flow seamlessly with nature.

Here is my top advice, always have seating for at least four. Choose rustic chairs that are comfortable and welcoming. You can also mix and match – don’t be afraid of eclecticism in your outdoor designs. And of course, if you drinking tea, coffee or a glass of wine, you definitely want a table for functionality.

Here are my top picks for fall’s outdoor seating.  First, like I said, I love eclecticism. For me, the Jacob’s Ladder Chair is the perfect addition to your porch. It adds height and brings your gaze toward the skies or tops of trees – a great place to look!

Next, the Double Cabazon Chair says design know-how to me. If you use this piece in your outdoor seating arrangements, you’ll be the talk (and envy) of your neighborhood.

So get creative and get eclectic with your fall outdoor seating. Try out some rustic chairs, and when you get them, be sure to grab a blanket, your husband, wife or best friend, a glass of Chai Tea, and head outdoors – it’s truly stunning this time of year.

Recipe for my famous Chai Tea for Two:

  1. Boil water (enough to fill two of your favorite fall mugs)
  2. Pour hot water into mugs
  3. Use the Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chai Tea
  4. Let steep (sit there) for 8 minutes
  5. Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of milk
  6. Pour in one tablespoon of real, local honey. (Eating local honey prevents allergies wherever you live!)

My top treats to accompany Chai Tea for Two:

  1. Gingersnaps
  2. Fine Dark Chocolate
  3. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (I will post my famous recipe for this in a later blog!)