Small Moments, Big Comfort: How to Create a Cozy November at Home
- Jerica Broussard
- Nov 7
- 3 min read
November has always felt like a pause — that quiet space between the vibrant chaos of fall and the sparkle of the holiday season. It’s the month where everything seems to slow down just enough to notice the beauty in the small things: the golden afternoon light, a good meal with your family, the soft flicker of a candle in the corner of the room.
This year, that feeling means even more to me. As I step into the last two months of my pregnancy, I’ve been learning — sometimes the hard way — how important it is to slow down and truly be present. My days are still full (I’m a mom, wife, educator, and small business owner, after all), but lately, I’ve been leaning into the idea that peace doesn’t come from having everything done — it comes from taking a moment to breathe and be grateful for what’s already here. For me, those small, grounding rituals have become everything. Lighting a candle after dinner, folding baby clothes while a cozy scent fills the room, or just sitting quietly in the glow of something I created with my own hands — those are the moments that remind me that simple is often enough.
So, as November settles in, I wanted to share a few ways you can create your own comfort this season — slow, cozy, and full of intention.
1. Create a Warm Atmosphere with Light and Scent
There’s something transformative about the way candlelight changes a room. The soft flicker makes even the busiest spaces feel calm. Whether you light a candle during your evening wind-down or while you’re getting ready for bed, that warm glow invites stillness.
Try choosing scents that reflect how you want to feel this season.
Grounding: Woodsy notes like fir or cedar.
Comforting: Vanilla, amber, or cashmere blends.
Fresh & uplifting: Olive, eucalyptus, or subtle citrus.
When I’m feeling restless, I love lighting one of my hand-poured candles and taking a few deep breaths. It’s a small thing, but it reminds me to slow down and soak in the present moment.
2. Create Small Rituals That Bring You Peace
Ritual doesn’t have to mean complicated routines or long to-do lists. It can be as simple as lighting your favorite candle while you journal, pray, or unwind with a warm drink at the end of the day.
These small habits can anchor you.
For me lately, it’s been lighting a candle each evening, turning on soft music, and sitting in the nursery for a few quiet minutes. It’s become my way to connect with this new chapter of motherhood — a calm in the middle of the noise.
Even if your life feels hectic, find that one simple ritual that brings you back to yourself.
3. Embrace Cozy Corners and Simple Spaces
You don’t need a whole home makeover to make your space feel warm and inviting. Sometimes all it takes is a few thoughtful touches: a blanket draped over a chair, a candle burning nearby, or a soft playlist humming in the background.
I like to think of cozy spaces as permission slips — little invitations to pause. Whether it’s your kitchen table, your bedroom, or a quiet spot by the window, create a space that encourages stillness and comfort.
And don’t worry about perfection. The coziest corners are usually the ones that feel lived-in, real, and full of love.
4. Be Present in the In-Between
November can often feel like a waiting season — waiting for the holidays, waiting for things to slow down, waiting for what’s next. For me, it’s also literally a season of waiting, as I prepare to welcome a new life into our family. However, I’ve realized there’s so much beauty in the in-between. In the quiet mornings before the day starts, in the scent of a freshly lit candle, in the laughter that fills our home even when everything isn’t perfect.
This month, give yourself permission to rest, to reflect, and to enjoy the glow of the simple moments that make up your life.
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