Here in New England, the tips of the oldest trees have turned. It\u2019s nippy when I go outside in the morning, and it\u2019s no longer light until 8:30 p.m. Fall has officially blown in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not everyone lives in the autumn capital of the world like I do, but having a cute fall has nothing to do with how orange the leaves in your neighborhood are! Everyone can achieve a fall aesthetic no matter where you are \u2014 all it takes is some inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think of the classic fall setting of the town of “Stars Hollow” from “Gilmore Girls” \u2014 warm, deep hues, pumpkins, leaf garlands, cozy sweaters, and leather jackets. Adding these elements to your daily routine can help you get into the fall spirit! Activities like leaf peeping<\/a> can also help you embrace fall nature from a new perspective. Achieving the autumnal aesthetic you\u2019ve been craving is easier than you think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here you\u2019ll find nine ways to curate your perfect fall \u2014 what to cook, how to decorate, what to read, and things to do. For more fall inspo, read up on the garments you’ll find in our fall capsule wardrobe<\/a><\/strong> this year, and these 99 ways to slow down for fall.<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Probably the most satisfying way to ring in the season is to cook something delicious! Maybe you have a favorite autumn baked good \u2014 while I do love a good pumpkin muffin<\/a>, these pillowy pumpkin cinnamon rolls<\/a> are on my radar this year (the gooey cinnamon filling and melty cream cheese frosting look divine). I’m planning on gifting a tray of these to my neighbors and friends for a yummy and thoughtful autumn pick me up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m a sucker for pumpkin spice coffee, so I like to make my own pumpkin cold foam<\/a> with maple syrup to throw in my pour-over every morning \u2014 although I will go to Dunkin Donuts on the first chilly morning of September and get a pumpkin spice iced coffee, just to make sure it still tastes the same! Chai has also been a go-to fall drink for me \u2014 nothing hits better than a steamy cup in the morning or adding a shot of espresso to make it dirty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of my favorite fall activities is heading to the farmers\u2019 market for in-season ingredients \u2014 for me, that means lots of root veggies like carrots and sweet potatoes, plus all kinds of squash, corn, and apples. I try to plan my meals around what I can grab at the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After pumpkin creamers, pies, and any other concoctions, I use the leftover can of pumpkin puree (that inevitably ends up in my fridge) by dumping it into a curry with cubed potatoes and butternut squash, or \u2014 hear me out \u2014 mixing it into a cheese sauce for a deliciously warm and creamy one pot pumpkin mac and cheese<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n1. Feast on fall food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n