The Essence Of Fall
The essence of fall suggests warm throws, a fire in the fireplace, and mugs of hot chocolate.
Though the days are not significantly cooler yet, I’m still eagerly looking toward the coziness of fall.
Windows Are Opened:
Fall is when the leaves turn brilliant colors to light up the landscape.
When we can open the windows to feel the breeze after months of stifling heat and stuffy air conditioning.
It is the beauty of a fireplace with orange flames and crackling fires.
Fall is when we reach into the closet for a warm throw. Then spread it across our laps as we watch TV or read a book.
“Autumn colors remind us we are all one dancing in the wind.”
― Lorin Morgan-Richards
The Colors I’m Enjoying Right Now:
The colors I’m enjoying this year with fall in mind are terracotta, pumpkin, deep reds, and golden hues.
My fall Pinterest board is always full of images I’ve collected that evoke the feelings of fall.
The weather gets a little bit nippier each day as September passes into October.
I’ll be getting the blankets out that I folded away in the spring. And thinking of cozy tablescapes that beg for soup and crackers.
There will be spices scenting the air and pumpkin pie bubbling in the oven.
Mums will appear on porches and gourds will show up in store bins.
“I love the autumn—that melancholy season that suits memories so well. When the trees have lost their leaves, when the sky at sunset still preserves the russet hue that fills with gold the withered grass, it is sweet to watch the final fading of the fires that until recently burnt within you.”
― Gustave Flaubert
The Essence of Fall Means Seasonal Fun:
Fall is the scratchy sound of brittle leaves as the wind blows them to and fro on the tree branches. Until finally they begin to fall, billowing down to the ground in multiple layers.
In the fall, cider is made and the ingredients for S’mores are picked up at the grocery stores.
Football games begin and tailgate parties commence.
Lazy Sunday afternoons are spent playing Monopoly or checkers or cards in front of the fire.
Falling leaves gather at your feet as you stand outside, until finally the tree branches are bare.
In the evening autumn winds whisper around the window frame. Reminding us all of the changing of seasons.
The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools.― Henry Beston
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Essence but not reality of fall.
The cleaning of the wood stoves.
Cutting and chopping wood. Blowing out the sprinklers so they don’t freeze. Harvesting and tilling under the garden. Planting hard neck garlic for July harvest. Canning, dehydrating, freezing all the vegetables you grew. Picking apples and endless peeling and freezing. Working full time jobs and “enjoying fall “even though I wait all year for this season. I’m exhausted. 😵💫
Beautiful post. Here in North Texas, our rains have returned and the days are in the 80’s or low 90’s. So much better than the blisteringly hot and dry summer we’ve had. I’m so happy fall is almost here!
What s beautiful post . Lately I’ve been thinking about making my condo cozy for the oncoming cooler weather. Getting out the throws, more rugs, and candles .
I am a summer girl but I do love fall. The coolness, leaves changing and all the great candle smells burning. Happy Labor Day.
They have the prettiest tapered fall candle colors now. At least online, because that’s the only place I can shop. I don’t need any though.
Just reading your post has helped me look forward to Fall. You’ve definitely captured the essence of Fall. Thank you!
I wonder what it is about fall that we love so much? I don’t get as excited about other seasons.
Oh, I love Fall! I can’t wait! The temperature, the smells, the decorations, the stunning colors! Everything!! You name it! Fall is all sorts of cozy and happy.
When leaves get blown up against windows and doors during the fall, Ivy goes crazy.
I agree with Vicky! U did capture all the essence of fall Brenda!
I forgot the smell of pumpkin pie baking.
Oh no, I must of been asleep when I was reading your post Brenda! Lol Baking pumpkin pie, quick breads and cookies is right up there on my list of fall too!
What a beautiful post. I think you did, in fact, capture the essence of Fall.
Yes, a beautiful post! You nailed the essence of Fall!
I tried!