the no rain fall curriculum
fall is here! my favorite time of the year. there’s nothing i love more than being cozy. i love the earthy fall colors. the energy the season brings. there’s a feeling of a fresh start, in a sense. i just come alive a bit more in the fall.
it’s also the best time for all of my favorite things. i love putting together fall outfits and shopping for cool vintage pieces for the season. i love cooking and baking fall recipes — hi soup season. i love cozy books and movies, or a ~slightly~ spooky psychological thriller. and i love all the fall themed activities.
i also love a list.
so, i bring to you, the no rain fall curriculum. or, essentially, a list of things to do, books to read, movies to watch, pieces to thrift, and recipes to make this season.
the bucket list
cozy, cool weather activities. the typical fall ones, like apple picking and pumpkin patching, and some more ~niche~ ideas. take yourself on a solo date — to the movies, a hotel bar with your book, or walk through a museum. host a fall themed dinner party, could be themed around a specific show or movie, or you could go for a murder mystery vibe. try a new fall hobby like knitting, candle making, or simply doing puzzles. more activities below.
- apple picking
- take yourself on a solo date
- make soup
- have a movie night
- paint or carve a pumpkin
- host a fall themed dinner party
- buy a new book from a small book shop
- walk through the park or take a fall hike
- try a new fall hobby
- bake a treat to gift a friend
- take a weekend/24hr getaway or just explore a new neighborhood
- go to a jazz bar
books to read
some on my tbr and others i’ve already read and recommend. classics like east of eden or frankenstein. you, again for a cute, fall-themed romance. the god of the woods or the only one left for something psychologically thrilling. the next book in the court of thorns and roses series comes out at the end of october, so it’s a great time for a reread, or to start the series if you haven’t yet.
- east of eden
- whistler
- the calamity club
- the secret history
- weyward
- a court of thorns and roses
- frankenstein
- the god of the woods
- sunrise on the reaping
- you, again
- the great alone
- the only one left
movies to watch
for warm and cozy vibes, a slight thrill or mystery, or a nostalgic rewatch of a favorite series. some new ones coming to the theatre as well! on my theatre list: verity, sense & sensibility, and sunrise on the reaping (will likely do a rewatch of the entire hunger games series before this one).
- when harry met sally
- dead poets society
- shutter island
- practical magic
- knives out
- remember the titans
- pride & prejudice
- twilight
- harry potter
- school of rock
- matilda
- the black swan
the thrift list
lots of color and pattern — plaid, stripes, and earthy or jewel tones. cashmere sweaters and cool jackets — because sometimes the jacket is the outfit. fun belts and silk scarves for fall accessorizing. thrift or antique shops are also the best place to find unique fall home decor pieces.
- plaid & stripes
- baseball tees
- cool jackets
- cashmere sweaters
- graphic tees
- comfy pants
- records & books
- fall home decor
- silk scarves
- fun belts
- earthy tones
recipes to make
allll the soups and pumpkin flavored treats. some warm pastas. a fall flavored cocktail.
- pumpkin cream lattes
- grilled cheese & tomato soup
- spicy tomato pasta
- apple cider donuts
- pumpkin banana bread
- white chicken chile
- gouda & gruyere mac n cheese
- tortellini soup
- butternut squash pasta
- pumpkin energy balls
- brown butter cookies
- apple cider margarita
bonus — listen to the no rain fall playlist on spotify.
