41 Little Things To Love About Fall

41 little things to love and bring you joy this Fall. Find peace, contemned and joy in the beauty of Autumn. 

What is it about Fall that makes it so magical? Is it the vibrants reds, yellows and oranges that shine from the trees like ornaments and then drift to the ground to make a colorful carpet? Could it be the scent of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and other warm spices that waft through the house or from nearby bakeries tempting our tastebuds? Or is it the refreshing chill in the air each morning that is like balm to our warmed, tan bodies after a long summer frolicking at the beach or by the pool. Maybe it is the anticipation of feasts and fun times to come?

It is all of that and more, a myriad of little things that bring joy to our days all season long. Why not sit down today and make your own list of the little things that bring you joy in Autumn. I think that you will find that there is something beautiful in everyday. and that the simple pleasures will bring you happiness, peace, joy, contentment and more.

Here are 41 Things to Love About Fall

• Crisp, cool air that signals the end of summer and the beginning of cozy season.
• The changing colors of the leaves, natures’ last hurrah before winter.
• Crunching leaves on your morning walk.
• It’s sweater weather! Put away the shorts and sundresses and pull out your cashmere and wool.
• Woodsmoke from a fireplace on a chilly evening.

• Cozy evenings spent curled up with a blanket, a book(check out My Bookshop), and cup of hot chocolate.
• Apple picking at an orchard.
• Sipping on a mug of hot apple cider or mulled cider.
• The first pumpkin spice latte of the season.
• Baking a slab apple pie from scratch, filling the house with scent of something good to come.
• Visiting a pumpkin patch to find the perfect one for carving and picking up some hay bales, corn stalks and gourds to decorate your porch.

• Carving a pumpkins with family and friends.
• Fall farmers markets with sweet potatoes, squash, kale, apples and pears.
• Visiting a corn maze, taking a hay ride, eating a caramel apple.
• Halloween.
• Trick-or-treating or handing out candy to the excited children in costumes.
• Seasonal holiday movies.
• Tailgating and cheering on your favorite team.
• Preparing hearty stews, chili, and soups on a Sunday afternoon.

• Foggy, misty mornings.
• Fall hikes and long walks with stunning scenery.
• Colorful foliage against a beautiful blue sky.
•  A roaring fire in a fireplace.
• Gathering with family for a holiday meal that takes all day to make but is consumed in less than 15 minutes.
• The comforting scent of fall candles, like pumpkin, cinnamon or apple spice.

• Getting ready for the holidays, making cinnamon ornaments, or marbleized ornaments. Trying your hand at a DIY or buying books for Advent calendars or shopping early.
• The quiet and beauty of shorter days and longer nights.
• Baking cinnamon rolls, pumpkin pies, and cranberry cakes.
• Board games and puzzles.
• Lazy weekend mornings in bed reading.

• Taking a drive to go “leaf peeping.”
• The cozy feeling of wearing flannel pjs and fleece jackets.
• Roasting marshmallows around the fire pit.Try your hand at making your own!
• Watching the squirrels preparing for winter.
• Fall festivals and concerts.
• The excitement of a new school year, whether you’re a student or not.

• The beauty of a harvest moon on a clear night.
• The deliciousness of fresh home baked goods with spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
• Plaid, plaid and more plaid. Blankets, throws, scarves, gloves, jacket and more.
• The sense of calm and transition that comes with the changing seasons.
• The simple pleasure of wrapping yourself in a warm blanket and doing nothing at all.

That’s All For Now

Fall is the season to rest, reset, relax, reflect and regroup. It is also the season of thanksgiving, and gratitude. I hope that you enjoyed my list of 41 little things to love about Fall and that you find a little peace and thanksgiving this Autumn.

Before you go, please share one or more of your favorite things about Fall. 

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On My Radar~Fall