By Chloe Roberts

Autumn is the season for slowing down as the new year rolls around. Temperatures are dropping, and leaves are turning golden as we take in what we see around us — the crisp air, leaves beneath our feet and the comforting aroma of warm drinks and baked treats. 

The change in season is my favourite when I get to layer up in scarves, chunky knitwear and cosy coats, making every walk into town feel like a small autumnal ritual. It is the time of the year to pause and reflect at every given opportunity, appreciating the moments that would usually go unnoticed. Take yourself on walks, coffee dates and fall in love with the stillness that defines the autumn season. 

Last weekend, I had a slow afternoon with a matcha latte in hand, taking a moment to pause and reflect before the holiday season’s rush. Autumn is a time for slow living and being present, appreciating the social moments that come with the autumn season and its traditional festivities. It is the season for pumpkin picking, which is one of my favourite activities during this time of the year. There is something so enjoyable about wandering through fields, searching for the best pumpkin to carve for Halloween and then placing a tealight inside and letting the warm light glow on a cold evening.

Bonfire night is another autumnal activity that I have made a tradition of every year, discovering new places to watch fireworks and soak in the warmth from the crackling bonfire brings me happiness every time it approaches. There is something so magical about watching fireworks light up the sky with bursts of colour, accompanied by the aroma of burning wood and dark clouds of smoke, while being wrapped in thick coats layered with scarves, feeling a deep sense of comfort and contentment.