“It was one of those perfect English autumnal days
which occur more frequently in memory than in life…”
Author P.D. James
Oh, may it not be so!
Autumn offers a chance to live more authentically. In the rush for a flawless life, we can easily overlook the small, meaningful moments. An authentic life is built from noticing and appreciating those glimpses of beauty in an imperfect world. Take time to pause briefly and let these moments settle into memory like a cherished snapshot. What do you treasure about autumn?
20 Little Things To Treasure in Autumn
- Quiet dinners by the fire
- Reading mystery novels in dim rooms
- Flannel sheets at the end of a long day
- Candles flickering
- The scent of cinnamon, oranges and cloves
- Pumpkins
- Roasts, potatoes and carrots
- A fluffy feather bed on a cold night
- Watching movies snuggled under soft blankets
- Cozy socks
- Pie baking in the oven
- Warm, crackling wood stoves
- Squash with buttered brown sugar
- Chili and cornbread drizzled with honey
- Wind whispering through the leaves
- The glow of lamps through windows
- Laughter filling a room
- Scrabble and popcorn
- Caramel apples
- Time with family
Photos courtesy of Ralph Lauren; final image credited via House Beautiful.
Autumn is a wonderful season, but it slips away if you don’t take time to savor it. We’re already well into this celebration of autumn—time moves quickly. If you haven’t paused to enjoy the season yet, now is a perfect moment to slow down and embrace it.
What would you include on your list of 20 little things to treasure this autumn?
It’s those small, shared moments that make autumn meaningful.
This post was originally featured in 2008 and has been revisited to celebrate the season.
Find the rest of the 31-day series on the original site.