I know it is still summer, but since down here in the South school has already started, young adults are back at college and some of us are longing for cooler weather, I have been thinking about how to nurture and nourish our home for autumn.
Because, the reality is that whether I am working outside the home or not, whether children are in the home or not, I love homemaking. I love our home to feel peaceful and warm. I still love to celebrate all the autumn festivals, which for me look like Michaelmas, Martinmas, All Saints and All Souls.
Now is a great time to get organized. I have to plan around homeschooling and work outside the home, but I love to put autumn adventures and self -care on the calendar. My self care coming up includes acupuncture and massage plus exercise and inner work. We are trying a new church tomorrow, so that is exciting.
We have a strong daily and weekly rhythm at this point, so mainly I am thinking about how I can make our house cozy? We got some new porch chairs and I got sunflower pillows and a throw and freshened up an autumn wreath we had. I am anticipating porch sitting as the temperature goes down. We will be in the middle of a barn addition on the farm as we head into September, but I am already looking forward to new paint and flowers for around the barn when the addition is complete.
In the home, I am mainly thinking of decluttering, pulling out puzzles and cozy pillows and throws, and having a bar for tea and hot chocolate set up. Bread baking and baking in general will come back more and I am excited for that!
What kinds of things are you doing in your home as we head into September?
Blessings,Carrie