Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice
With cooler air outside and the smell of crisp leaves falling off the branches of trees, autumn is indeed here to stay. One minute you were just out in your flimsy chiffon dress and flip flops, and the next, you find your self reaching out for warm cardigans, chunky scarves and comfy boots.
Fall is my favourite season of the year. For me it signifies a chance for change. A chance let go of old things and accept the new. The environment around us becomes an incredible landscape of colors and hues that somehow makes me feel calm and laid back. This is one reason why I love to do a lot of things during fall.
So I am sharing with you the things I love to do in the fall.
Explore a pumpkin patch- I like to visit pumpkin farms and pick out pumpkins to carve. This year is especially significant because it was the first for me and my mom doing this together. i wanted her visit here to be a memorable one so I took her to the pumpkin patch to pick out some pumpkins for the fall.
Have a hot cup of apple cider and cinnamon- This is probably a cliche, but why does apple cider and cinnamon become more interesting during the fall months? There is just something about it that makes the fall season extra special
Visit an apple orchard- Apple picking is a nice thing to do during the fall season. And this year, my husband took me to an apple orchard and we picked our own apples and got ourselves a nice apple pie to go.
Setting aside time to take a walk - enjoying a cool autumn morning on a walk through the woods and enjoying the sights and sounds of fall. With the changing leaves and twigs cracking beneath your feet as you walk over them and looking at squirrels gathering food for the winter is amazing.
Gathering pine cones-the scent of pine is one of the many things associated with fall. There is just something about them that makes you wonder how fall season would be like without it.
Decorate a mantle or table at home with natural elements- Fall gives me an excuse to decorate the house with beautiful fall colors. My coffee bar is one spot I am proud of as I have added some fall touches to it.
I also like to do fall themed tablescapes and get ready for Thanksgiving dinner.
Rake leaves-Not only is this a work out, but what I love most is when you've made a big pile of leaves and just dive into it just because!
Take pictures of fall foliage- Gives me an excuse to pursue my passion for photography. I love taking pictures and fall gives me great inspiration to take nice ones. The environment is just a big canvass of beautiful colors and textures that I just can't let a beautiful photo opportunity pass.
Dressing up- The fall season is also a reason for wardrobe update. I love wearing the chunky sweaters and big scarves. My whole wardrobe looks a lot different when I take out all my fall essentials and I can't wait to wear them!
What are your favorite things to do in the fall?
XOXO,
Karen