Autumn:
A season for the senses.

I am that girl - the one who comes alive the moment the air turns crisp and the first red leaf hits the ground. Autumn is without a doubt my favorite season: the smell, the colors, the quiet permission to slow down and breathe again. After months of sweltering heat, it’s time to embrace cozy season - the art of living with all five senses wide open.

Using our senses, we can learn to lean into a season and wrap ourselves around it. That first flicker of red and gold is my signal to upgrade my life, one sense at a time.

Get outside.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, the endless rain is always coming - but right now? The days are crisp, bright, and golden. There’s simply no better time to enjoy nature. Go leaf-peeping, take a long walk with a friend instead of hitting the mall, or gather fallen foliage for a natural tablescape. Savor the air before it turns damp and gray.

Refresh your wardrobe.
One of my favorite fall rituals is swapping out my closet. I brew a cup of tea, cue up a good playlist, and spend the afternoon folding away summer and unpacking every soft, cozy sweater I own. It’s like welcoming old friends home.

Cook with the season.
Autumn is root-vegetable heaven; carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, squash. That means hearty stews and soups simmering on the stove, filling the house with warmth. I’m all about one-pot, eat-for-a-week meals and finally using my stove the way it deserves.

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Autumn asks us to slow down, savor, and reconnect, with the world around us and the comfort within our own homes. This is cozy living, PNW style.