7 ways to enjoy autumn even if the weather isn’t cooperating

7 ways to enjoy autumn even if the weather isn’t cooperating

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The rest of the country seems to be well into autumn, but those of us in southern California seem to be stuck in an eternal summer. I can only dream about layering clothes, wearing sweaters and boots, and cozying up by the fire in the evening. But I adore fall (in theory), so I’ve been thinking about some ways to embrace the season, even if the weather isn’t cooperating.

  1. Change up the decor. I’ve pulled out my fall tablerunners. That might be all the fall decor I have. OK, maybe there are a few Halloween decorations, but I change up the table runners on the kitchen table for every season.
  2. Light up the candles. I don’t usually light candles in the heat and bright lights of summer. Since it feels like summer, I hadn’t thought to start lighting candles yet. But this blog post inspired me to buy a new candle and we are all enjoying the pumpkin spice scent.
  3. Change the flower arrangements. Out with the sunflowers and in with the mums! For $6 at Trader Joe’s I can instantly bring a fall feel to the kitchen table.
  4. Cook like it’s fall. We are still eating main dish salads every week, so that I don’t have to turn the oven on, but a few fall favorites are starting to work their way into the menu rotation. Soup and sandwiches, chili, and roasted vegetables, just to name a few.
  5. Break out the mixer and start baking. Nothing makes it seem like autumn more than pumpkin muffins. I’ve already made them twice and some banana bread will make an appearance this week. Coffee and muffins feel pretty cozy to me.
  6. Bring fall colors into my wardrobe. I have not yet had the opportunity to actually wear long sleeves or a jacket yet, but I have been putting aside the pastels and other spring and summer colors of clothing and reaching for the deeper tones of fall clothes. I’m more likely to reach for orange, brown, and burgundy tops these days instead of the white and pink t-shirts of summer. I can’t wait to wear a scarf and boots!
  7. Take a walk. Even if it’s 90 degrees outside, the leaves on the ground tell the true tale. So I get outside and enjoy that the seasons are going to change no matter what.

What autumn traditions are you enjoying?


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