TUES// Happy Autumn!-10 Things to Enjoy The Season

( Photo credit to Jamie Lyn on Flickr) 

Happy first day of fall! The magical transition is surrounding us. We are starting to bundle up more cozily, the air is becoming more crisp, smoke billows from the chimney's as we dreamily imagine ourselves wandering through a pumpkin patch or an apple orchard. 
 Autumn, is perhaps our most reflective season, we reflect on change; physically and mentally in the world and in ourselves, I think that is, at least partly, because reflection is much more easily accomplished with a piping hot cup of tea ( or beverage of choice ) in hand as we take time to slow down. Unlike all the other seasons when we tend to be, " GO GO GO!" Autumn, can be just as busy and yet there seems to always be time to slow down a little.

Here are some suggestions of things to do so that you can relish the best this season has to offer.

1. Take photos// Its cliche to take foliage photos but who cares! its pretty outside! Make some memories!

2. Light up a candle// I have Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow burning on my desk right now! 

3. Indulge in "Pumpkin Spice Everything"// Take full advantage of the fact that once September hits your diet is going to consist of primarily, pumpkin spice. Bring on the latte's!

4. Cozy Socks, Tights, Cardigans, Scarves, and Boots// Fall fashion is the best! Time to look adorable while being all bundled up. 

5. Try a vampy lip color// If there was any time to crawl out of your comfort zone and try a dark lip, now is the time! 

6. Decorate your surroundings// I get so jazzed by Halloween, you have no idea,( Its my favorite holiday). Decorating your home or space with a spooky and mysterious vibe is so much fun. Or if you are not into spooky things you can warm up your space with a crimson throw blanket, or a small pumpkin on the window sill. 

7. Watch some Halloween themed movies// I am not a huge horror film watcher so I opt for movies like; Nightmare Before X-mas, The Addams Family, Hocus Pocus, Scary Godmother, etc.. 

8. Go to a Pumpkin Patch or Apple Orchard// Nothing feels better than taking a outing to a apple orchard to pick some fresh, crisp apples or a pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkins to carve...or turn into pie.

9. Go for Long Walks// Enjoy the scenery and the crisp fresh air while getting a healthy jaunt in. If you bring a friend you can also enjoy a nice conversation and maybe a latte afterwards to reward yourself! 

10. Throw a Halloween Party// I throw a little party every October for Halloween. Its so much fun! I look forward to it so much when fall arrives. It doesn't have to be too fancy, it could just be you and a couple of friends watching movies together by candelight while munching on copious amounts of Halloween oreos/candy. 

That's it for me, what is on your fall bucket list this year/ what is your favorite thing about fall? 

Hope everyone is having a great week and first week of fall! 

- A