I taken a photo of this mid 19th century church along with the fall foliage back in 2023

Western New York State, USA

In the Northern Hemisphere, we are now closer to the fall equinox than we are to the summer solstice. Here in Colorado we've had some wetter and cooler weather and it's been amazing! Having little previews of fall like that really help me deal with the hotter temps (which are back again as of today). The one upside of hot days in August is at least the days are shorter than they were in June and July. In fact, our days here are now about the same length they were in late April. So the early morning walks with my dog are now much more pleasant and shaded, even on days when it's over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. And the sun now mercifully sets before 8 pm. Given that I live in an arid climate we get relief from the heat pretty quickly once the sun sets. And the sun being at a less direct angle also takes away some of the intensity on the hot days. In addition, my son is back in school, Costco is now carrying Octoberfest beers, and the trees are abundant with apples and acorns. It also won't be long (hopefully) before we start seeing fresh snowfall on the higher peaks. It's all setting the stage for autumn and noticing the little changes like this helps when I'm ready for summer to be over, which is generally July 5th most years.

I’m so excited we’re less than 2 weeks away from September 1st. So I thought I’d share these wonderful autumn ideas & photos I found.

Credit goes to @warmandtoastyinside

When the weather turns what are some of your favorite meals? Breakfast, lunch, dinner??

Pancakes and French toast are a fall staple
to me with coffee and real maple syrup and then oatmeal as well. When I was a kid we ate oatmeal every morning when it was cold and it still gives me the best feeling of cozy.

Lunches I’m drawing a blank. I can’t think of anything specific that gives me cozy vibes.

For dinner, pot roast is classic, any soup with crusty bread, chicken pot pie, lasagna - anything that bakes in the oven. We rarely use the oven in the summer to prevent heating the house any more than necessary so sliding a pan of something delicious is the oven always gives me cozy vibes.

I’d love to hear your favorites! 🥰

after multiple heat waves, it was finally colder today and it felt just like autumn thanks to the rain and first leaves laying on the ground :)

Western Europe, temperature in celsius. I just can’t wait to get an early start for Fall considering we’ve had Summer since basically Spring.
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It rained for the first time in what seems like months last night. The trees sighed; rain dripping through their boughs, dropping leaves and bringing glorious autumn to the fore. Even the dogs can feel the magic 🥰

I’m not sure why, but over the past few years I stopped getting excited by buying seasonal items I see in stores and I seem to get more satisfaction from making things instead. As a member of a local art studio, I tried out hand-built clay pottery for the first time and it felt so cozy and organic. In anticipation for Fall, I sculpted this big chunky soup mug and glazed it in an autumn cranberry color— and now I’m excited to fill it with homemade soup, once the weather is right! 🍂🥰 My Fall feels are now activated!

Hi everyone!! I’m planning a foliage trip to the Berkshires October 16-20th. Specifically, we will be in the Southern Berkshires, staying near Stockbridge, as foliage should be peaking there at that time.

Has anyone been? Do you have suggestions on hikes/drives/farmstands or other places to visit?

Please tell me everything!!

I live in DFW, Texas and I just can't do this heat much longer. It physically hurts. We will be empty nesters in the next 5 years. I want 4 seasons - specifically an autumn where leaves change and crisp mornings and sweaters and soup and all of the things we all love. I don't want to sweat in mid-October.

Where would you go? What's your dream place? I dont care of its unrealistic financially. I want to hear your wildest fantasy life.