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Savoring the Seasons: Fall

Happy Friday Eve! I really like Thursdays. There's something wonderful about knowing that tomorrow is Friday. 😊

If I had to list out my favorite seasons, I think they would be winter, fall, summer and then spring. I love each season for a variety of reasons, but winter has to be my favorite. Today I'm sharing the different ways I really try to "lean" in and savor the different seasons. I'm all about romanticizing life, and making each day special. 


#1 - my cooking 

In the summer I am all about light dishes cooked on the grill. In the fall and winter, I want cozy, comfort foods. This time of year I'm starting to make soups, using richer ingredients and different flavors to make it really feel like fall. Food is a language, and cooking for my family is one of my favorite things to do this time of year. 

#2 - drink from a seasonal mug 

This brings me a lot of joy. 😊 This time of year, I am reaching for my pumpkin mug to pour in my pumpkin coffee with a splash of pumpkin creamer. Bring it on! 

#3 - change my wardrobe

This one is tricky because right now it's 90 degrees out and I'd really prefer a 55 degree day. But - I try to do little changes in how I dress and paint my nails to coordinate the season. I am finding myself reaching for "warmer" colors and my sundresses are being tucked back until next year. 

#4 - change my scents

I like to use "cozier" scented lotions and perfumes for this time of year, rather than the lighter floral scents of spring and summer. In my home I am lighting pumpkin and apple scented candles and loving it. 

#5 - seasonal playlists

This one may sound silly, but I have a "summer" playlist and a "fall/winter" playlist. Haha. My summer playlist has a whole lot of John Mellencamp, and my fall/winter playlist leans more Michael Buble and Tony Bennett. It's a little way that I can soak up the season a bit more.

That's all for today! I hope my list inspires you to pick up a candle that smells like fall, and make a loaf of pumpkin bread this weekend. Cheers! 🍁 

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