Cosy Autumnal Favourites
Four ideas and products to help get you settled in for a cosy autumn.
Here at May and Avaline as we wind down from the summer months, we love to indulge in the cosy comfort of everything autumn. Join us as we amble our way through four ideas and products that could help get you in the mood for a pleasantly snug few months.
Snug from head to toe with Ugg.
When hearing the brand name “Ugg”, if the fluffy little slipper-like boots come to mind then you’re definitely not alone. Without bashing the comfiness and cuteness of Uggs’ boots, we’re here to get you on to something arguably cosier that they offer to not only elevate your fashion, but keep you nice and warm in the process.
Stay cosy from head to toe with Ugg and take a look at their range of scarves. Check out the array of colours and styles listed on their website here (https://www.ugg.com/uk/women-scarves/). The perfect blend of fashion and practicality, our favourite the Chunky Space Dye Scarf in the colourway ‘nimbus multi’ combines a traditional knit with a mixed colour palette, offering the ultimate trendy autumnal vibes. Big, colourful, chunky scarves are in, and Ugg offers the best quality products to elevate your wardrobe.
Autumnal Amble and a Podcast
Here at May & Avaline, the value of a daily walk amongst the ever-changing colours of autumn is very much appreciated. Not only is it extremely beneficial for both physical and mental health, but it is also financially and environmentally productive. Take a break from the bustle of everyday life, whether that's university or work or anything in between, and revel in nature’s beauty for a little while.
Want to learn whilst ambling along? We recommend Grace Beverly’s Working Hard, Hardly Working podcast to keep you entertained. Sustaining an extremely relatable and personal tone, enjoy a break from the traditional business podcast and join Grace and guests as she explores what success means to an individual and how you as listeners can achieve it.
One of our favourites is episode 80, How to Rewire your Brain for Resilience + Success With Professor Steve Peters. Check it out to learn about insightful topics such as the Chimp Paradox with the brains behind some of the world’s most successful sporting teams and individuals.
Covering life lessons, entrepreneurial insights, health and wellbeing, social issues and personal failures, this popular podcast will keep you up to date on new thoughts and experiences in the field, but in a very digestible, personable and engaging way. Click here (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uh7KMBji1BptMsUS4tNNM) to listen.
Pleasurable Pecan Pie
There is no better time of year than when the weather is cold and the days are shorter to indulge in your ‘sweet treat’ cravings, and we’ve got you covered. Traditionally associated with thanksgiving and all things autumnal (pumpkins, auburn leaves and crisp sunny mornings), there is nothing better than a hearty sweet pie to warm your belly and add some colour to your cheeks. Kickstart your autumnal artistry with this easy recipe from Good Food.
The ‘Pecan Pie Recipe’ (https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/new-england-pecan-pie) for one of the simplest yet most scrumptious of recipes. With a twenty-minute prep time and just ten ingredients, who wouldn’t want to cook up a storm and impress everyone with an authentic homemade seasonal thanksgiving treat? Serve with ice cream or a hot drink to enhance your creation.
Autumnal Ambience
As the evenings draw in and you end up leaving and arriving home in the dark, the sun (and the good mood it brings) gone for the foreseeable future, it is difficult not to crave the warm glow of a summer afternoon. This absence, however, leaves space for us to transform our indoor spaces into glowy havens that are elevated by the cold, dark exterior weather. There is nothing quite like the feeling of entering a toasty home after a long day of work, and here are a few products that can help you create your perfectly welcoming indoor space.
When it comes to interiors, it is obvious that the senses are the most important factors when decorating your home, but one that is sometimes pushed to the side initially is smell. We recommend The White Company candles (https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Candles-and-Fragrance/View-All-Candles-and-Fragrance/Home-Fragrances/c/candles) for top-quality gorgeous looking candles which will not only fill your space with gorgeous scents such as Fir tree Botanical and Nordic Woods, but also become a statement piece lighting up the room in a soft glow.
Speaking of warm irradiance, bringing the sunshine indoors with a salt or sunset lamp can brighten both the room and your mood, helping you feel relaxed without the need for severe or overhead lighting. We recommend browsing the extensive collection of salt lamps that The Lamp Life (https://www.thelamplife.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOooBOVZz3AjX3t8T9C_nJ5R4qsWIOl0w5FB9GyfnoKfjKoOMCiWF) has to offer to capture the feeling of a golden summer’s evening.
Enjoy these little notes of inspiration to get you through the long autumn fashionably, comfortably and enjoyably. All of us at May & Avaline wish you a particularly snug season filled with all things cosy.
May & Avaline Team