Home Activities to Celebrate Autumn🍂

Another summer has ended, and autumn is well on its way.

And although the past couple of years have been odd to say the least, we here at Selana Ways are hoping that you are making the best of the current global situation.

Even though work seems to be picking up pace, we thought we would share with you three things we do to relax and escape the daily grind.

Below you will find three suggestions of what to do to get into the mood of autumn with all its crisp and spooky vibes. We have paired each entry with two candles from our selection that best suit the mood of the activity.

We hope you feel inspired to create your own fall-themed relaxation ritual. What are some things you do to get into the spirit of autumn?

• Baking your favourite Fall-themed dish

Autumn used to be about getting together and celebrating the year’s harvest. Thus, in honour of the bountiful season we thought we’d share with you the following recipes.

Carrot Cake

This Carrot Cake we suggest is from https://www.inspiredtaste.net/25753/carrot-cake-recipe/ and is all made from scratch! But fear not, it is quick and easy to make while also being incredibly moist. Give it a try and let us know how it goes!

Apple Pie

The apple pie we prefer to make is from https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-pie/ and is always a huge success. There really is nothing quite like making apple pie to remind yourself of the homey feeling fall can bring.

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

If pumpkin flavoured goods are more to your liking, why not try out these Pumpkin Spice Cookies from https://www.justsotasty.com/pumpkin-cookies/. They are soft and chewy and thus, in our minds at least, perfect for cool rainy weather.

Candles

To offset the sweetness from all that baking, we suggest you accompany the above activities with Okeanis, or Jasmine, two candles with a crisp, fresh scent that will be perfect for balancing the warm sweetness of your baking.

• Reading your favourite Mystery / Crime novel, or Science Fiction / Fantasy series

For us here at Selana Ways there is nothing quite like autumn to catch up on all your spooky reading. We personally enjoy anything written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, or even Jo Nesbo for Mystery / Crime vibes.

A classic Sci-Fi read like Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, or Dune by Frank Herbert, are always a good go-to, while the A Court of Thorn and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, or the iconic Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan are sure to satisfy your autumn-fantasy needs.

Candles

We suggest pairing a warm scented candle with reading any of the above categories of books. Our new scents, Hestia and Apple Pie, are sure to make you feel warm and cozy as you curl up with your favourite book.

• Watching your favourite Movies / Series

Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy a good film or show. The crispy weather is ideal for embarking on a marathon of sorts, like binging a show or a series of movies.

We believe that The Lord of the Rings movies and The Hobbit movies are perfect for fall since they take place during the same season. Both Bilbo Baggins and Frodo Baggins set off on their respective adventures in October / the beginning of autumn, so the colours and gorgeous vistas of the New Zealand landscape are sure to get you in the right mood for fall.

In contrast, we always enjoy watching Lawyer shows this time of year, like Billions, The Good Wife, or the iconic Suits. There is something about corporate life that makes us feel productive during autumn.

Candles

We suggest burning our dreamier candles for this activity, like Phaeakis, or Whiskey Caramel; these candles are sure to compliment your viewing experience and make you feel relaxed and recharged by the end of it.