Seasonal Living: Welcoming Autumn Mindfully

Welcome to The Simple Edit

A lifestyle journal curated by Simple North. Here, you’ll find reflections, rituals, and inspiration for living more mindfully — guided by the rhythm of the seasons, slow living and the beauty of the natural world.

This space is an invitation to slow down. To savor the small moments. To create a home and life that feels grounded, intentional, and connected to nature.

As we open this first chapter together, autumn is just beginning to whisper at the edges of summer — and it’s the perfect time to lean into the art of seasonal living.

What is Seasonal Living?

Seasonal living is the art of aligning your home, habits, and mindset with the natural rhythms of the year. In Scandinavian culture, this is a way of slow living — savoring each moment and finding joy in the simple pleasures each season offers, rather than wishing them away.

In autumn, that means welcoming shorter days, crisp air, and the gentle pull to slow down. It’s about creating spaces and rituals that nourish you, bring warmth to your home, and encourage you to be fully present in the season you’re in.

Autumn as a Season of Transition

After the brightness of summer, autumn feels like a gentle exhale. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and nature begins its slow transformation. It’s a season for gathering warmth — both physically and emotionally — and finding joy in life’s simplest comforts.

5 Ways to Welcome Autumn Mindfully

1 | Create Warm Light
Swap harsh overhead lighting for the soft glow of lamps, lanterns, and candles. The flicker of a flame instantly shifts a room’s mood, making it feel intimate and inviting.

2 | Embrace Seasonal Scents
Fragrance has a powerful way of anchoring us in a moment. Autumn calls for warm, comforting notes that invite you to slow down and savor the season. Try: Vanilla & Cashmere — a luxurious blend of creamy vanilla and golden cedar that feels like wrapping yourself in your favorite sweater, perfect for crisp mornings and cozy evenings at home.

3 | Refresh Your Spaces
Layer in natural textures — wool, linen, raw wood — and bring the outside in with branches, berries, or autumn flowers. Even the smallest details, like a textured throw or handmade ceramic mug, can transform your home’s atmosphere.

4 | Adopt Slow Rituals
Let autumn’s slower pace inspire new daily rhythms: journaling by candlelight, brewing loose-leaf tea in the afternoon, or ending the day with a chapter of a book under a blanket.

5 | Spend Time Outdoors
Autumn is fleeting. Take walks to notice the changing leaves, collect pinecones or acorns, and breathe in the crisp air. These small moments deepen your connection to the season.

Scent as a Seasonal Anchor

Fragrance has the power to transform the feeling of a space and set the tone for the season ahead. As autumn settles in, certain scents become touchstones — instantly evoking warmth, comfort, and nostalgia.

Our Pumpkin Spice Latte candle blends creamy pumpkin, rich espresso, and warm spices for the ultimate cozy companion to crisp autumn mornings and festive gatherings. In contrast, Vanilla & Cashmere layers smooth vanilla with warm amber and autumn woods, creating a scent that feels like wrapping yourself in your favorite sweater. Together, they capture the heart of the season — one lively and spiced, the other soft and luxurious — perfect for lighting as you settle into autumn’s slower rhythms.

Closing Reflection

However you choose to welcome autumn I hope you’ll make space for the moments that matter most — the ones that warm your home, calm your mind, and connect you to the beauty outside your door.

If you’d like to bring the scents of the season into your home, you can explore Lys & Haven, our Seasonal Edit.