As I tossed and turned last night in bed trying to get warm I grumbled about the start of Fall. Then this morning I read this at The Inspired Room, and well, I got inspired. Odd how that works. So instead of ranting, I’m going to go all Pollyanna on you and give you 20 things I treasure about Fall.
1) It’s cool enough to cuddle at night. Which is great because I seem to be popular these days. M, C, and Little L keep fighting for who gets to sleep in my arms.
2) Pretty leaves changing colors. In CA we don’t get a lot of this, but every so often we turn a corner and spot a gorgeous tree aflame with colors and it leaves us breathless.
3) I can drink a late night cup of tea without needing to take a cool shower after. ‘Nuf said.
4) Flannel jammies. I know it’s not sexy, but they’re oh so cozy and I’ve missed them.
5) Orange and Black. I love watching Halloween decorations pop up right and left.
6) School supplies. I know, it’s odd, but nothing soothes my frazzled brain like row after row of neatly organized school supplies. If that makes me a dork, so be it.
7) Slow cooker meals. Something about Fall makes me long for slow cooked stews and other yumminess.
8) Pie. Warm. With heavy cream ladled on top.
9) Art and wine festivals. Sure it’s always the same stuff, but I still love going.
10) The beach in the cold. I love taking a walk on the sand when it’s cold and the wind is blowing.
11) Fluffy slipper socks. Especially when you slip them on before getting on the couch.
12) Huddling under a blanket with a loved one to read books or watch a movie. Goodnight Moon is oh, so much better under a fleece blanket.
13) Soup! Butternut squash. Carrot ginger. Cream of mushroom. Yum.
14) Putting the kids to bed when it’s already dark. What? That totally counts.
15) Car seat warmers. Toasty tushies.
16) Apples! Apple pie, apple crumble, apple sauce, apple chicken, apples and honey, apples, apples, apples!
17) The smell of chimney fires.
18) Sweaters. Wool or cotton? Thick or thin? Doesn’t matter as long as they are cozy.
19) Scarves. Stylish or functional. Love ’em all.
And last, but not least
20) The feel of cold little noses when you get hugs and kisses from little ones coming in from the cold.
So, how about you? What do you treasure in the fall? Write your own post and link to it at The Inspired Room and leave a comment here so we can come see your list!
I like hunkering down in fall, prepping for the winter and the holidays and getting my craft on. And I love making soups. I’m gonna put my crock pot to good use these next few months.
Fun reading your list- {with explanations…cute} I so love butternut squash soup! there’s a restaurant close to where I live that is so divine called Savourys and I count down the days until they offer that soup at their place!
thanks for a fun list.
Butternut Squash soup!!! OH! Mouth is watering. I am SO happy that you are inspired because I am loving the lists so far. I wish I had put Mr. Linky up sooner, but I am really looking forward to all of these lists. Each one is revealing yet another thing I love about fall! Thanks for being a part of the 20 Things list.
Fall happiness and warm socks to you,
Melissa
OMG – I love #20. How great is that, the feel of those cold little noses is heaven!
Wonderful list! I really enjoy the different festivals, too. Happy Fall!
Ahh yes, Southern CA dosn’t have alot of leaves changing color’s. I grew up down there. What I do remember though is how everything got so green with the rain (when it rained)!
Another lover of Butternut Squash soup! One of my favorites.
Funs reading everyones favorites.
J
I am all over the fall jammies.
Who cars about sexy, I want to be cozy!
Super list!
Cold little noses…hadn’t thought of that one…nor walks on the beach, which I love.
Can you post your apple chicken recipe? Something about that sounds oh-so-yummy!!
Love your Autumn list!
Kathy
Great List! I need the car seat warmers for our leather seats!
Beth
Love the hot tea without need of showering… I’m going through mental pause and hot tea at night does not help power surges. LOL! Cooler weather helps!!!
KJ
I am so with you on it being dark when you putting the kid(s) to bed. My son goes down so much easier when he knows it’s really “night” time.
Rebecca U