If I’m honest, it takes me a while to really accept that Autumn has arrived. I’ve been living in denial for some time now. But Costa is selling Spiced Pumpkin Lattes, another round of fluffy socks have been purchased and boots have replaced sandals on the shoe rack. So, I guess it’s time I had a word with myself.

As someone still relatively unaccustomed to the changing seasons, and the cold in general, there are a few traditions that I have come to rely on to help ease the transition, because transition we must, whether we are ready or not. And isn’t that so true for life sometimes too?

Here are some of my favourite Autumn essentials to ease, dare I even say enjoy, the transition.

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Autumn Essentials

1. Hygge in the home

Prepare to get cosy! I light ALL of my candles and diffuse litres of essentials oils - my current favourite is a mixture of Tisserand’s cedarwood and lavender. It gives my living room such an inviting and relaxing feeling and I can melt right into the sofa, ready for another episode of Poldark and a glass of Pinot. I’m just getting into making a few of my favourite products like face oils and body butter too, so I lather these on and soon feel like the poster-woman for the self-care movement.

2. Put your warmest foot forward

I’m no fashionista (frankly that’s quite an understatement) and I’m certainly not one to subscribe to fast fashion so I’m not here to tell you “what’s hot” (rolls eyes). I spend money on the things that matter the most and I love key pieces that carry you through, year after year. Namely, a good coat and/or an outdoor jacket, a pair of boots and some down layers.

Boots: I have a pair like this from Rocketdog

Outdoor jacket: This bad boy from Superdry saw me through my days in Iceland, and I have one similar to this from Fatface that I love too.

Sweatpants: you’re about to be spending a lot more time in these, so it’s SO worth getting a good pair and no one does cosy sweats better than BAM. You can use my code WKYOGA10 for a 10% discount on all your BAM goodies.

3. GET COSY IN THE KITCHEN

RIP Salads. Give me chilli, stews, baked pumpkins and roast everything. Also scones. Wow; so many scones! Looking to add a little heat and keep it healthy? I’ve been pulling veg out of my fridge and chucking it all into a scramble with some crumbed feta in the morning. For lunch I’ve been slicing a pepper in half, roasting it and then stuffing it with tuna, cucumber and cheese. YUM. And check out this Vegan Chilli recipe from Ali that’s good at any time of day. Or this delicious Vegan Choc Chip Banana Bread Loaf that’s just so very “on-brand” for Autumn!

4. KEEP MovING

If everything changes; the weather, your house, the way you dress and what you eat then of course the way you feel inclined to move does too. I always slow down a little at this time of year; I find it’s a difficult emotional movement, so I am always kind to myself and sink into Yin Yoga and softer Vinyasa classes. I hang up my trainers for a few weeks too while I adjust. It’s important to honour what you need, always.

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5. Good reads

I have always enjoyed reading, but in the last few months I have been nose-deep in some amazing novels so it’s always a coin toss between binge watching Poldark and snuggling up in bed to read. Here are some of my favourite reads for the Autumn chill…

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING

THE POISONWOOD BIBLE

LAST TRAIN TO ISTANBUL

Keep it cosy my friends xx

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