Our fall issue is here

We’re excited to share the fall 2025 issue of Coming Home Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for homeowners across North America. This edition is all about nostalgia and reflection. Inside, you’ll find some of these articles and so much more!

Warm Welcome: Front Door Décor Ideas (Pg. 6)

Whether it’s a snug front stoop or a sprawling veranda, dressing up your entrance is a great way to kick off the fall season. While community association members should first check their rules and regulations, you can find inspiration right here. Our five front door décor ideas will enchant your neighbors and charm your guests:

• Cozy Corner
• Pumpkin Paradise
• Farmer’s Bounty
• Mum Magnificence
• Lanterns & Lights

Pack Like a Pro: Lunch-Packing Hacks You’ll Love (Pg. 8)

Whether you’re sending the kids off to school, fueling your daily grind, or escaping your desk for a well-deserved break, packing a lunch is a smart move for everyday adventures and epic getaways alike. To master the art of prep—the most important part of the lunch-packing process—use these nuggets of info that are good to the last crumb.

Roots of the Rulebook: The Little-Known History of Community Associations (Pg. 12)

Community associations have existed for decades, growing and evolving to become what they are today. Follow along as we look at the significant events that made managed community history.

Designs That Define: Explore Iconic Home Styles (Pg. 14)

A home’s architectural style not only expresses your personal taste but also tells a story of resilience, resistance, and reimagination. Some home styles are iconic, revered for shaping architectural design and the landscape of future cities and towns. From classic elegance to modern simplicity, we’re diving into the most popular home designs and exploring how they came to be, including:

• Cape Cod
• Mediterranean
• Gothic
• Tudor
• Mid-Century Modern
• French Provincial
• Contemporary
• Adobe/Stucco
• Craftsman
• Ranch

Harvest Haul: What to Pick, Prep, & Plate This Fall (Pg. 22)

Somewhere between summer’s final beach day and autumn’s first frost, the produce aisle transforms into a celebration of nature’s bounty—and we’re here for the gold. Our fall favorites bring flavor, finesse, and farm-fresh fun.

Seasonal Sips: Cozy Autumn Drink Recipes (Pg. 24)

Get recipes for delicious fall drinks, like:

• Spiritless Mulled Cider
• Cinnamon-Maple Old Fashioned
• Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Sweet Memories: Classic Candies That Still Hit the Sweet Spot (Pg. 32)

Before gourmet chocolates and commercial gummies, there were simple confections tucked into lunchboxes, traded on playgrounds, and stashed in grandma’s candy dish. Every bite of these old-school treats transports us to more innocent days with sticky fingers and carefree afternoons. Let’s take a sentimental stroll down sweet street and unwrap our favorite golden-era goodies still found on shelves today.

Fall Back, Feel Good: Your Daylight Saving Time Survival Guide (Pg. 38)

As the crisp fall air rushes in, there’s a big event looming in the background: the conclusion of daylight saving time (DST). Soon, many will be shuffling their schedules and reorganizing their days in anticipation of the one-hour time change. With the 2 a.m. clock switch happening on Sunday, November 2, here’s everything you need to know about managing the transition as easily as possible.