5 Ways to Prepare for Autumn: Embrace the Seasonal Change
There is something rather lovely about the arrival of Autumn. The evenings get darker, the air turns crisp and suddenly staying in with a candle and a blanket feels like an entirely sensible plan. And when you hear that Traitors is returning for another season, that’s when you really know Autumn is just round the corner.
Here are a few simple ways I like to make the most of the change of season.
1. Give your wardrobe a little Autumnal overhaul
Out go the sandals and flimsy summer dresses; in come boots, cardigans, scarves and jackets.
I also like to give clothes a quick refresh with this rather than washing everything after one wear. Particularly useful now the sunshine has packed up for the year.
And, of course, this is the perfect excuse to change your perfume. I’ve been reaching for Annotations recently, which has that deeper, warmer feeling I love at this time of year.
2. Make your home feel cosy
This is the season for candles. Swap your summer diffuser for something warmer and more comforting, with notes of cinnamon, clove, cedar and sandalwood.
And if you have an empty candle jar sitting around, our 50-hour candle refills mean you can simply refill it rather than throw it away. Much better.
Add a few blankets, some cushions and perhaps a handful of fallen leaves or branches in a vase. Nothing too complicated. Autumn does most of the decorating for you.
3. Cook something comforting
Autumn food is really rather hard to beat. Think pumpkins, apples, soups, stews and anything that can be left bubbling away while you get on with your evening. My go to is this, bung it in the slow cooker, leave it to do its thing, and a few hours later you have dinner patiently waiting for you. Which, frankly, is exactly how I like my evenings.
A trip to a local apple orchard is also highly recommended. Mainly because it gives you an excellent excuse to come home and make something involving crumble.
4. Get outside
The cooler weather is no excuse to hibernate completely.
Go for a walk, kick through some leaves, take the dog somewhere new and enjoy the colours before they disappear. Just take a coat. Autumn has a habit of looking beautiful while simultaneously raining on you.
5. Give the house a proper clean
There is something very satisfying about a seasonal reset. Clear out the wardrobe, clean the windows, dust the forgotten corners and get everything ready for the colder months.
I always reach for our Multi-Surface Spray for a proper freshen-up. Then light a candle, make a cup of tea and admire your work.
Autumn doesn't really need much encouragement. A few small changes, a little cosiness and something delicious in the oven and you're pretty much there.
As always, do let me know if you have any questions.
Talk soon,
B x
