“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 gives us every opportunity to live an authentic life. Yet how easy it is to miss the little things in the pursuit of a “perfect” life! An authentic life is made up of recognizing beautiful moments in an imperfect world. We must discipline ourselves to linger even for a moment on those things so they will become emblazoned in our memory like a snapshot in a tattered scrapbook.
20 Little Things To Treasure in Autumn
- Quiet dinners by the fire
- Reading mystery novels in darkened rooms
- Flannel sheets at the end of a long day
- Candles Flickering
- Smelling cinnamon, oranges & cloves
- Pumpkins
- Roasts, Potatoes & Carrots
- Fluffy feather beds on a cold night
- Watching movies snuggled in soft blankets
- Cozy socks
- Pie in the oven
- Warm crackling wood stoves
- Squash with buttered brown sugar
- Chili and corn bread smothered in honey
- Wind blowing through leaves
- Glow of lamps through windows
- Laughter filling a room
- Scrabble and popcorn
- Caramel apples
- Family
Photos: Ralph Lauren, last photo Ralph Lauren via House Beautiful
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It’s cooling off some here in dixie, finally! I really am excited about fall and the beauty of this season. I made soup this afternoon and tried a pumpkin spice frappucino from Starbucks yesterday! Both were yummy and gave me an autumn treasure this weekend…
twinkles last blog post..20 Little Things To Treasure In Autumn
Melissa I think it is a wonderful idea, I have enjoyed it because it made me realize how important are these little and so simple things in my life. I am so grateful for them, and I am thankful for your great post.
Now after all that I have read I love fall even more.
Enjoy the season. Suzy
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Hi Melissa,
You have wonderful photos to get us in the fall mood! Thanks for doing this.
Diane
Diane@A Picture is worth….s last blog post..20 Things to Love about Autumn
Thank you, Melissa, for allowing us all to participate in the fun. Your post is wonderful! The photographs completely evoke a sense of autumn.
Vee~A Haven for Vees last blog post..Twenty Little Things to Treasure in Autumn
I’m having a moment. This makes me want to quit my job, move to a colder climate, and snuggle on my couch with movies and hot chocolate for the rest of my life.
Kendras last blog post..Easy-as-Pie Key Lime Pie
Love this post!!!!! I also love all those fashion-inspired pictures
Karas last blog post..It’s the most wonderful time of the year….
I love your place. I have just discovered you!
I will be back soon…
xo
Dawns last blog post..(my 20 things)
Just love the pillows in this post. Would gladly have the white one here in my bedroom.
Great ideas you’re having all the time.
Hope you have a great evening.
Love Elzie
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This made me stop and think about what I really love about fall. Thanks for reminding me to take a second and appreciate all that is to come.
Kims last blog post..20 little things
I’m back with my link. I actually have 26 things in my list! Oops!
Melissa, I have to say that was a lot of fun thinking about what I treasure in autumn. A good exercise in gratitude! Thank you!
Bettsis last blog post..Twenty Little Things to Treasure in Autumn
Melissa, thank you for inviting everyone everywhere to participate in creating lists of treasures for autumn! It is my favorite season, so it was difficult keeping the list to only 20!
I relatively new to The Inspired Room and look forward to getting to know you and others who love home decor as much as I do!
Happy Autumn!
Arleen
http://www.seasonsforallathome.com/
Arleens last blog post..20 Little Things to Treasure in Autumn
New here, so trying to figure out how this works!
Kathys last blog post..Its the First Day of Fall: 4 Fun Fall Celebrations
Great idea! Thanks for letting me play too!
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Love your list and the photos you’ve shared, Melissa! I’ve always had a soft spot for RL … his designs have “me” written all over them!
xo,
Lynda
I adore the list you have shared and love, love, love the pictures for inspiration! This is such a fabulous idea!
Jen
Jens last blog post..20 Little Things
Thanks for the inspiration, just what I needed. Your list is fabulous!
Angies last blog post..First day of Fall
Melissa,
This post is fantastic. It was such a welcoming, wonderful entry to read and look at when I stopped by! As always, your blog is an inspiration AND a motivation.
) Happy Autumn!
Kellys last blog post..A House Update
I’m actually a Spring/Summer person coming from California but you ladies have convinced me that there’s so much to love about Fall/Autumn! Thank you all and Thanks Melissa for starting the list.
Mary Annes last blog post..It’s Autumn!
I love your top twenty autumn list – the wind blowing thru the leaves and the glow of lamps through windows captured it perfectly.
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What a great post! We’ve really enjoyed reading all the lists, and hope ours is a good addition.
Cushions And Umbrellass last blog post..20 Little Things
Great post – love your list! I just added my 20 things to my blog…oh, how I adore autumn!
Jerri Lynns last blog post..20 Little Things to Treasure in Autumn
I love autumn so much, I love reading these! I can’t wait to sit down later and go through them all!
Katies last blog post..20 autumn treasures
What a great way to start the Fall by making a list of things I love about it!!
Dreas last blog post..20 Things I Treasure in Autumn
Great list and idea. My list is posted.
Melissa – your new site looks fabulous, if I haven’t already mentioned it! I am struggling with summer ending so I’m trying to get a myself motivated with all of your lovely photos and list of things to treasure.. I think it is working. Hope all is well!
xx Trina
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These pictures are beautiful and sooo inspiring! I found you through Christian Women Online and was surprised to see you are in Portland. I’m in L.O. Hi, neighbor! I loved your ideas for organizing and setting aside the first day of the month as a seasonal transition day. Years ago I taught elementary school. In all the years I dreamed of being a teacher, I looked forward to decorating the bulletin boards with seasonal themes. Then, the days in the classroom ended up being so jam-packed with activity I could hardly keep up with just changing the students’ work on display. Unfortunately, as a stay-at-home mom, I haven’t been much more successful with the decorating thing. I look forward to visiting your site often in the future!
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Hi, I added to Mr. Linky….thanks for hosting this! I love it!
This is my first time here, coming from Rabbit Run! I will work on my list and be back with the URL, but until then, let me tell you how very much I have enjoyed scrolling through your gorgeous images and thoughts! Thank you! (Do stop by The Marmelade Gypsy when you have a chance!)
This was fun..
And I love those plates!!
This is so much fun! I love, love, love the fall! I think I could make a list of 100 things, but I’ll spare you all.
I just love this idea Melissa. I took a little time getting my list up, but it’s there now
Autumn’s always been my favorite time of year…
Autumn is my favorite, so I really liked this post idea. I’m sure everyone’s lists have a lot in common; I can’t wait to check some out!!
took me awhile but I managed to corral my thoughts into my own list of 20 favorites… thanks for idea and inspiration!!
loved this post! fall is my favorite and i have been so inspired – i even made my own list on my blog, blooming branch! thanks for the great idea!
I have linked to you as I’ve added my 20 autumn inspirations. It was my first visit to your blog and I look forward to returning often!
It’s so much fun to see what is loved about fall. It’s still hot where we are in California’s Central Valley but we are looking forward to fall just around the corner.
I just added a link to my post, thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Melissa,
I came across your blog and thought I would give this a try. It was fun!
Beautiful post. Fall is my favorite season, and I truly felt happy when reading your words. The authentic moments of truly cherishing life and thanking God for all of the many blessings in this world…that is what it is all about.
Love the idea of the 20 things…thanks for sharing the idea so that I could slow down and be thankful and enjoy this time of year and get to see what others are thankful for too! Connie
I love looking at everyone’s favorite things of fall. My mouth is watering thing of some of the yummy fall food.
Love, love, love this idea! such a great way to become acquainted with so many lovely blogs and bloggers!
And I love your posts, Melissa!
Thank you for promoting “community mindedness”!
I love this idea. I’m a summer baby and it’s always hard to say goodbye. This is a great way to stay present to all the wonderful things in each season.
Awww! Gorgeous post! Makes me want to curl up with a good book and hot cup of ginger chai:-)
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I am ready to move in! I was a bit down today, feeling nostalgic for autumns when my kids were little. Your list brightened me right up. I”m ready to head into the chilly season head first! Thanks, Pam
Amen. I love fall for all of those reasons. They are some of the same reasons I love winter!
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I was reading some older articles and had to jump in.
http://kellyquinn.blogspot.com/2009/08/20-little-and-some-big-things-to.html
.-= kelly quinn´s last blog ..The True Test of Homemaking =-.
I didn’t see the Mr. Linky!!! ACK! Here’s my post, though!
http://proudgrits.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-nesting-party.html
http://proudgrits.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-nesting-party.html
Couldn’t figure out Mr. Linky…can’t wait to see lots of inspiration!