picture fall four: morning light

If you’ve ever risen before the rest of the world, you’ve experienced the quiet and calm that is unique to early morning hours. It’s not easy to find that stillness in the hustle of racing to get out the door to start our busy day. Taking a few minutes to center yourself (by drinking in some inner-peace if you will) can set the right precedent for the day ahead. No matter what your morning might look like, find something, anything at all, that whispers the kind of quiet reassurance you need to ease yourself into your day today.

picture fall three: the beauty challenge

It’s easy to find beauty in seasons that boast vibrant colors and blooms, but what about when Nature begins its retreat? It takes a much keener eye to seek out the beautiful in starkness. Look beyond what you might normally notice and discover something that most people would overlook and perhaps never deem photo-worthy.

picture fall two: get comfy

Why not celebrate the harvest by getting comfortable. Find that place that you feel most at home and let yourself settle in a bit. Enjoy a hot cup of tea or pop some popcorn (the quintessential snack food for fall) and put your feet up.

I can't say I actually got comfy in my chair by the window today, since I spent half the day deep cleaning the kitchen (bleach was involved, you guys) and the rest of the day editing.  But when I do decide to put my feet up, it's in this chair (in the foreground) with a cup of tea, a book or magazine, and a cozy throw blanket.

picture fall | one: quintessential fall

Not unlike the blooms of spring, the leaves of fall are uniquely compelling, each different in their own way. Spend some time studying the leaves that have already begun to fall and capture one that stirs your sense of the season.