Living in the city of angels is great and all, except the fact that we don't get to experience the definitive changing of seasons. Though this reality allows for beach and hike days all year long, some of us may be yearning for jumping in a pile of red and orange leaves or experiencing chilly sweater weather. For those of you who are obsessed with the season of fall as much as I am, here's how to make the most of your autumn in LA.
(From the one time I got to experience a real fall in Washington, DC)
1. Get lit (by lighting some scented candles)
Personally, I am a huge fan of scented candles because they really set the mood for the fall time. Scents like pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, and firewood can all help to evoke the feeling of fall in the convenience of our own homes. Candles can definitely let us pretend that the season is changing (while it's really not).
2. Wear a sweater anyway
In LA, many of us are prone to freaking out and putting on a sweater when it hits 65 F degrees during the day (I'm victim to this as well). Even if the sun is out a little, embrace that inner fall in you to wear your favorite sweater anyway. There's also the option of wearing a thick flannel, which is a wardrobe essential for most people. Add some warm accessories like a scarf or beanie to spice up your outfit too, because why not?
3. PSL it up
At this time of year, many coffee shops come out with specialty drinks, like pumpkin spice latte or salted caramel mocha. If you're not into coffee, you can't go wrong with hot cocoa. Warm drinks can warm up both your body and soul as you get into the spirit of autumn.
4. Decorate, decorate, decorate
You can decorate your living room, bedroom, bathroom, any room essentially with fall items like pumpkins, colorful leaves, and candles. Many stores offer very inexpensive items for decorating or if you're feeling adventurous you can always DIY.
5. Go to a patch
Since Halloween and Thanksgiving both fall into autumn (see what I did there?), carving pumpkins with some friends may be a good way to spend some quality time together. For many families, going to a pumpkin patch is an annual tradition. Even around LA, there are several pumpkin patches that are perfect for a day of fall fun
