Fall Mood Board

Fall is here! I’m having a full on love affair with autumn — the crisp mornings, the light, the Nancy Meyers energy.

Honestly, it feels good to be excited about fall because for the past few years it hasn’t felt the same. It all changed for me when Chloe started school, which is ironic because I’ve always loved that back-to-school feeling. Now it feels more hectic and frankly overwhelming. Somehow, as a mom, I’m forced to plan ten moves ahead, which means mentally I’m already thinking about Halloween costumes and Nutcracker tickets. I just haven’t been able to enjoy the fall in the ways I used to.

But this year, I’m trying to embrace the chaos and lean into the things I love about the fall. I’ve been especially inspired by nature, being up here in the wilds of Connecticut. I mean, has this not been the most beautiful September? Just the sheer beauty of it all has been the reminder I’ve needed to appreciate the season. I refuse to let the fall be hijacked by my overwhelm, or the holidays.

SO, give me all the fall vibes. Give me rich colors, frothy cappuccinos, and cozy sweaters. I’m currently obsessed with anything in a mustard-brown hue. This skirt and shoes are the first thing on my wishlist. But also this seashell dish (and this one, too!) and this beautiful pillow (I’m such a sucker for block print).

I hope you find a way to slow down the season and savor the little things that bring you comfort. Curling under a favorite blanket, coffee with a friend, a walk in nature with leaves crackling underfoot. It’s those little things that create space, and it’s this space that we’re meant to move into as we transition into shorter, darker days. Focus on the rituals that keep you grounded in the present moment and prioritize the practices that help you brighten the light inside.