Autumn is a gorgeous season. Don’t let it go to waste!
Here are 27 vintage-inspired bucket list ideas for fall to help you make the most of this stunning season.
Whether it’s heading outside to make the most of the cooler days, celebrating the holidays, or staying warm and cozy inside, there’s something for everyone on this list of old-fashioned autumn activities!
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I don’t know about you, but I’m a strong advocate for simple living.
While there’s nothing simple about simple living, it does come with a reward.
Simple, old-fashioned living is about self-sufficiency, gratitude, and connection.
Here are 15 old-fashioned skills we should learn to live more simply and abundantly.
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Photo by Jayden Wong on UnsplashIn 2017, Meik Wiking published The Little Book of Hygge, which introduced the Danish concept of coziness and convivial cheer to the Western world.
Pronounced “hoo-gah”, hygge quickly exploded and became a means for marketers to sell candles and plush blankets.
I can understand why.
Living in Canada, I’m not a stranger to long cold winters. The sun rises at 07:00 and sets by four in the afternoon, so for those folks who work 9-5, winter can be an unhappy time.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s very real and affects millions of people. We need as many ways to keep warm and cozy as we can get!
Photo by Stella Rose on Unsplash
Photo by Jeremy GallmanFirst off, it’s December 24th. Usually, I’m in my kitchen, but today I’m in the country, celebrating Christmas in a rustic family cottage. This is the first time in years that the cottage has been opened for Christmas. It’s cold and we’re all bundled up in sweaters and slippers, huddling around a blazing fire. It’ll get colder when we go outside to go to church together, but it always feels warmer coming in from the cold. There’s good food, fine wine, and family all around. This is what it’s all about.
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