Katharine McPhee Foster Shares Her “Signature Welcome” for Fall
We all know how it feels to walk into that friend’s house: the one who makes you feel instantly welcomed and cared for, and who has impeccable style that somehow also feels lived-in and comfortable. Katharine McPhee Foster is that friend. The singer and actress loves to host at her Los Angeles home. She sets the tone right away from the first spot guests see: the entryway.
“I want people to feel instantly welcomed — like they’ve just stepped into a place where they can relax and be themselves,” Kat says. “I believe an entryway sets the tone, so I think of it as a little preview of the warmth and comfort inside. And scent is often the first impression guests take in: A beautiful fragrance is your first ‘welcome’ to them.”
Kat recently gave her entryway a subtle decor refresh to kick off a season of sweater weather entertaining, and she started with scent: the Air Wick Apple Cinnamon Medley Fragrance. Infused with natural essential oils, it’s a fragrance Kat loves for its nostalgic, comforting warmth.
“The Apple Cinnamon Medley Fragrance makes me think of family gatherings, laughter in the kitchen, and kids running around,” Kat says. “It brings out that cozy, familiar feeling — like being wrapped in a blanket on a chilly L.A. night. I love the way it blends crisp sweetness with a cozy, spiced warmth.”
To convey that coziness as soon as guests walk in, Kat outfitted her entryway with soft furnishings and seasonal accents. A velvet ottoman is a thoughtful addition: a perch for guests to sit while they take off their shoes. (Comfy sock energy only, please!) The rust hue fits right into Kat’s earthy, grounding color palette, coordinating with the rich-toned wood console and pastoral artwork.
“I still remember the way my mom’s best friend’s house smelled at Christmastime. A nostalgic fragrance is what makes a house feel truly lived in, and it can be something that people really remember.”
Katharine McPhee Foster
Coordinating your space’s fragrance and decor is a subtle way to create a cohesive style statement. Kat did just that by incorporating deep red apples and velvet ribbon-bundled cinnamon sticks into her entryway vignette. (We love a theme!) They’re nestled in dramatic metallic bowls, which add a warm and grounding glow of their own.
These easy and inspired additions make Kat’s entryway feel as warm and cozy as a steaming mug of cider. And since Air Wick delivers fragrance for up to 70 days per refill (on the low setting), this signature scent can greet Kat’s family and friends all season long.