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CB2 Light Brown Organic Cotton Velvet Window Curtain Panel

Fall is the perfect time to swap your sheer drapes for a lush organic cotton velvet. This light brown velvet curtain panel reduces sound, darkens the room, and hangs beautifully for a luxe look.

West Elm Laney Floral Curtain

Feeling more floral in earthy tones? This sophisticated floral pattern will elevate your windows, offer privacy, and keep light at bay. There are also two ways to hang, giving you more rod style choices.

Quince Raw Silk Curtain

These raw silk blackout curtains are low-key luxe, designed with a nubby texture rather than a high-sheen silk. Hang from the back tabs for an elegant pleated style, use the rod pocket to create a more relaxed, gathered look, or hang with a set of our curtain clips. Your choice!

Susanna Linen Room Darkening Curtain Panel Pair

Sometimes a room needs a touch of floral charm to bring it to life. This stunning drapery set brightens your space by letting in just the right amount of sunlight, while still maintaining your privacy.

CB2 Basketweave Natural Tan Cotton Window Curtain Panel

Get this classic look that never goes out of style with opaque cotton ivory panels that provide total privacy. Pair with sheer French-Belgian linen for a 5-star hotel look.

Anthropologie Zosia Curtain

This romantic floral print says demure all over it. The light-filtering organic cotton panels are perfect for living spaces and offices.

Threshold Blackout Velvet Window Curtain Panel

Get the best night's sleep ever with this affordable blackout curtain. The seasonal organic velvet is also super easy to care for.

Madison Park Anaheim Plaid Darkening Thermal Fleece Lined Curtain

It's almost fleece season! Block the breeze with this plaid panel made with warming fleece lining. The set reminds me of something you'd see in a cozy Studio McGee cabin.

Pottery Barn Belgian Linen Flax Curtain

This best-selling curtain from PB offers the airy, breezy look of a summer panel, but its hidden secret is the blackout liner — ideal for sleep-in Saturdays.

Eastern Accents Kelso Viscose Room Darkening Curtain Panel

The timeless check pattern adds a touch of classic style to any room, while the built-in liner ensures your space stays perfectly dark for sleep and movie-night coziness.

IKEA GLANSHAGTORN Panel

Bring in a burst of green or orange color this season with IKEA's plaid curtains that also filter light, perfect for playrooms and dorms.

Urban Outfitters Ella Vine Floral Window Panel

This semi-sheer fabric filters light through your space in an eye-catching floral vines print. It's OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified cotton and machine washable.

Anthropologie Pieced Stripe Curtain

Have a little fun with stripes pieced together with zig-zag stitching. This light-filtering curtains adds a pop of pattern to any room.

Made Trade Grid-Stitch Curtain Panel

Made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, this embroidered curtain allows some light to pass through while providing privacy. Love the grid pattern!

Etsy Minimalist French Country Drapes

Get the French Country look with this minimalist floral linen curtains that you can customize to your room's needs. So sweet!

Built-In Locker Storage

How cute are these? Given the home will be used primarily for winter sports around the Lake Tahoe area, these built-in lockers are genius as well as fun and functional for a kids room. I love them for toys, ski and sporting equipment, even clothing and shoes since kids' closets are always a bit of a mess (at least in my home!).

Plaid Wallpaper

I'm totally digging this plaid wallpaper for a classic twist in a neutral hue. It can be used anywhere from kids rooms to guest rooms to pantries and laundry rooms. Try their Rigby Plaid Print Wallpaper or Woven Buffalo Check Wallpaper for any of the above! You can also shop the artwork, like the Studio McGee No Wake Zone print and antique snowshoes on Etsy.

Reading Nook

I'm a big fan of creating cozy tech-free zones in my home. Love this built-in reading nook with deep seating, built-in storage, and leather sconces. For a similar look, try Studio McGee's Hendrick Articulating Sconce or these budget-friendly Scandinavian sconces.

In-Bed Built-In Shelves

The thought of playing and nesting in these custom built-in bunk beds après-ski is pretty dreamy, but my budget had to settle on the IKEA SMÅSTAD Loft Bed for my kiddo. Still, the built-in shelves for books and all my daughter's tiny trinkets is a sweet idea, with wall sconce to boot!

Bed Dressing

Studio McGee bedroom designs are a masterclass in how to make a bed. They frequently use soft, muted tones like whites, creams, grays, and earthy neutrals, creating a calming, serene atmosphere. Pops of color are added through accents like pillows, rugs, or artwork. Here, they layer pillows, shams, throw pillows with a quilt, duvet, and a throw blanket for a flawless look. The hard part? Not wanting to jump in and stay all day long.

Vintage Style Rugs

Classic pieces, like vintage-style rugs, are paired with contemporary furniture or lighting to create a well-balanced look. The vintage style rug here really stands out and anchors all the loveliness above. Try the Studio McGee Benito Neutral Rug or the Threshold x Studio McGee Tufted Persian Style Mushroom Rug in Beige for a similar look.

Wood Paneled Bathroom Wall

Adding a pop of color and architectural detail, this wood paneling in an earthy green color levels up this bathroom decor. Love the small vintage painting too!

Floor-To-Ceiling Tile

Subway tile is always classic and looks stunning here from floor to ceiling in the guest bath. Is tile the new wallpaper? IDK.

A Tub Moment

From perfectly styled shelves to well-curated décor, every detail is carefully considered to create an inviting space. This picture-perfect moment is brought to you by a standalone bath, chandelier above, vintage rug below, and a room with view. Add a stool for a candle, flowers, wine(?), and you're in bath time business.

The Laundry Bench

Not only do they have a laundry/reading chair, but a bench with tufted cushion to store all your one-day-worn clothes. Or just sit and ponder the day's capsule. Lovely!

Nightstand Decor

Shea's pillow styling is perfectly complemented by two perfectly curated nightstands, each with a thoughtful selection of books, candle, fresh flowers, and a personal memento.

Brass Faucets

Their room's often prioritize organic materials, like wooden furniture, stone accents, and greenery, to bring warmth and a sense of nature indoors. In this room, the brass faucets add a touch of sophistication, elevating the neutral decor with a modern edge. What room is your favorite?

In Sullivan's Crossing, which comes back to The CW October 2, Sully's dealing with a lot, like an estranged relationship with his daughter Maggie and foreclosure threatening the campground. And in the final moments of season 1, he collapses. Talk about drama! While Luke also has his fair share of unexpected plot lines (like a child he never knew about), it's not quite the same kind of dramatic, and Scott says Sully is like "if Luke Danes, all of a sudden his life became very traumatic and, like, [started] feeling everything all the time and weeping copious tears instead of, like, Luke holding it all the time."

The actor also admits that "there [are] a lot of similarities between Sullivan's Crossing and Stars Hollow. In Stars Hollow there are more eccentric, really lovable oddball characters, you know, because it's a different genre of television, but Sullivan's has its share." My favorite lovable characters? Edna and Frank, without a doubt!

Sullivan's Crossing season 2 might be premiering next week, but fall means we're all in the middle of a Gilmore Girls rewatch — including Scott Patterson himself.

"I'm really kind of loving these [Netflix] episodes," he says of watching the series for the first time. "I read the reviews. I know people aren't real happy with them. I was thrilled with 'Summer.' I thought it was really kind of crazy and experimental, and it took a lot of risks...I've been thoroughly entertained, I really have. And that's really the point, isn't it?"

Ever since the release of that Netflix miniseries in 2016, fans have been hoping for another revival. And while he doesn't have any information on A Year in the Life season 2, he's hoping for a revival just as much as any of us — especially ahead of Gilmore Girls' 25th anniversary in October of 2025.

"Wouldn't it be nice to announce something for the 25th anniversary? Who the heck knows?"

Add these 12 Gilmore Girls Fall Activities to your routine to make autumn as perfect as Luke's coffee!