Autumn is a magical time when the leaves turn into vibrant shades and we get to dress in cozy knitted sweaters as the temperature drops. Even though we are fortunate to live in a country where we can experience all the fantastic seasons, we also know that it can take a toll on our mood on those gray and rainy days. But don't worry! Instead of letting the rain and cold take over these days, we will embrace the cozy atmosphere and create unforgettable moments at home. Here are our best tips on cozy autumn activities and things to do when the weather is bad with either family, friends, partner, or when you want to treat yourself!
Romanticize your life with cozy things to do in the fall
Yes, there is probably no better season to romanticize your life During the fall. Fall and bad weather don't have to be dull, but it's a perfect time to practice seeing the positive in the little things in everyday life. But what can you do in the autumn when it’s barely possible to take a step outside the door and the rain is pouring down? Here comes a little boost on the way and inspiration on how you can indulge and romanticize autumn this year:
1. Cozy breakfast in bed with a luxurious breakfast tray
Have you seen the weather forecast that it's going to be gray and rainy tomorrow? Why not surprise yourself or someone you care about with a cozy breakfast in bed? Prepare a breakfast tray full of delicious pastries, croissants, fresh fruit, yogurt and pour freshly brewed coffee or tea into beautiful mugs. Bring a newspaper, a good book, or put on your favorite TV series and enjoy a slow start to the day. This is a wonderful activity to unwind and recharge for the rest of the day.
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2. Invite your friends to a cocktail evening & mix delicious drinks & cocktails
If you're eager to explore new flavors, a drinks evening with friends just what you need! To mix drinks at home is at least as nice as having a drink in the city, but maybe twice as nice and half as expensive. Gather your favorite drink recipes, look for exciting new combinations, or why not divide into different teams where each couple or group gets to surprise with their own drink? Fill your kitchen with colorful ingredients, decorative ice crush and stylish drinking glasses and create your very own home barYou can also create a little challenge by setting a theme for your drinks, for example autumn cocktail, drinks from a special country, or maybe a specific color. Enjoy the result while playing fun games or catching up on everything happening in life.
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3. Organize a wine tasting, beer tasting, or champagne tasting at home
Are you not a drink enthusiast, but still want to do a fun activity with your friends, then wine tasting, beer tasting or champagne tasting home the ultimate event. Ask everyone to bring their favorite drink, or maybe check out some completely new flavors to try. The icing on the cake is also to offer some good and simple finger food, or a delicious cheese and charcuterie board to enjoy together with the wine, beer or bubbly. Explore different flavors, note aromas and share your impressions with each other. This is a perfect activity to add a touch of gold to a gray autumn day!
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4. Take care of yourself in your own home spa with beautiful candle holders
When the rain patters against the window and you long for something elegant and relaxing, you can arrange your own home spa for yourself, or with a friend or partner. Fill the bathroom and home with stylish candle holders and relaxing music and take the opportunity to unwind. Treat yourself to everything from moisturizing face mask and cleansing scrub, to fluffy bath foam or a lovely shower gel. Let go of the negative thoughts about gray days and instead see it as a perfect opportunity to be pampered and focus on your well-being.
Tips! Here you will find inspiration for how to increase the coziness factor in your home.
5. Ha date night & try a new recipe
If there is something we should get good at this fall, it is cooking! Why not take the opportunity to try out some new recipes or tackle some more time-consuming cooking if the weather doesn't allow outdoor activities anyway? Here we reveal, for example, the secret behind a perfect homemade pizza dough, or why not try one out trendy pinsa. If pizza isn't really your thing, you can instead check out our tip on how to always succeed with one really good smashed burger here, or maybe take on creating delicious homemade pasta? It is the ultimate autumn activity to do together with family, or on a date night with someone you like.
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6. How to make movie night more special
When the rain is pouring outside, it's no wonder that you just want to curl up on the sofa in front of a movie. But to make it not just any rainy day in front of the TV, we want to suggest how you can indulge and create a cozier atmosphere. Make your movie night more special by gathering all the pillows, blankets, and throws you own and placing them on the floor in front of the TV. To make it even more comfortable, you can also lay down a mattress underneath so you have a soft and cozy surface. Light some candles, pop the popcorn, set out your favorite snacks, and turn on an autumn movie, or maybe a classic that you've always wanted to see. When the weather is bad, a movie night can really be the perfect activity!
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7. Bad weather is perfect for decluttering & organizing at home
Even though New Year may be the real fresh start on paper, autumn also presents a fantastic opportunity to take new steps. When you are stuck indoors due to bad weather, it is therefore a perfect time to tackle the home and organize. Create a plan to go through room by room and declutter what you no longer need. Put on a good playlist, podcast, or audiobook and create practical solutions with everything from smart kitchen storage, snygga magazine rack, korgar, bread box, hooks, boxes and jars and give your home a new sense of harmony and order. By organizing at home, you can also create more space for other cozy activities and enjoy a clean and welcoming environment. Organizing and sorting has become really trendy lately, so now there is also an abundance of inspiration to draw from!
Do you want more inspiration on how to organize at home? Check out our best tips and tricks for organizing at home!