I love autumn (have I mentioned that before?) It’s always been my favorite season. And it’s really finally here at last! Okay whilst the weather isn’t exactly giving me those cute autumn vibes – think more heavy downpours and floods, when I was hoping for crisp air and crunchy leaves. The sight of leaves falling and the faint smell of bonfire smoke in the air still gives me the warmest feeling inside and make my heart super happy.
As we enter a new season there are things that just make sense – like the smell of bonfire smoke in the air or freshly brewed coffee with pumpkin spice syrup. The things that just scream that autumn has arrived. And with its arrival I can’t think of anything more enjoyable than to embrace all those cosy comforts. My autumn essentials list is full of the things that I am loving this season. From the hot autumnal drinks, autumn fashion, date days, to skincare. This really is a great time for some self love.
- Autumn wardrobe – I think autumn is one of the most fun times of years for outfits – jeans, boots, cosy knit jumpers, blazer, gilets, hats & scarves. And yes I’m here for all of it. I love dressing for this cute season, lots of layers, and some loose curls in your hair for that Hallmark movie look.
- Halloween films – Who doesn’t love a good film night during the autumn months? Cosy blankets, popcorn, scented candles and good classics like Halloween are just a must during the autumn season. And after all isn’t the month of October the spooky season?!
- Autumn baking – The autumnal season brings out the baker in me, and truth be told I am definitely not the baker in the Kendal household. I leave that to Luke my husband. But there’s just something so “hallmark channel” about putting on my apron and getting all Mary Berry in the kitchen, with some autumn inspired recipes. And whilst mine don’t quite always turn out edible. It’s the trying that counts, at least that’s what I tell myself.
- Self care – Getting home from work, having a nice healthy dinner followed by a long hot shower. Before settling down with a cup of Jasmine tea or one of my favourite tea lattes and a good book. Oh and let’s not forget snuggling under a blanket with some scented candles burning, this is the self care routine I just cannot get enough of. I love shutting the blinds and the world away and cosy on down without a single care. Tea lattes are actually an essential for me anytime of the year, but they hit a whole lot different during the autumn months. Check out Teapsy for the cutest range of latte powders.
- Cute date days – Going on a cute autumn date with Luke is genuinely one of the most perfect things I can think of doing during the months of October & November. There’s so much going on this time of year, from pumpkin picking to frightnights, even and chilly walk along an empty beach with a cup of hot chocolate warming up your hands. The autumn season has lots to offer when it comes to date ideas. The only thing I struggle with is trying to fit it all in! My go too pumpkin patch by the way is Otto’s Pumpkin Patch I have been visiting for 3 years, it’s just down the road from me and is genuinely my favourite patch I have been too. So if you are in Essex check out Otto’s.
- Fully embracing the cute autumn months is something I am definitely here for, it’s such a laid back time of year, the quiet before the busy Christmas period hits. It’s nice to get outside and be at one with nature, and the photo opportunity’s during October and November are amazing. So whatever you decide to get up too, don’t forget to just enjoy the most pumpkiny season of all.
