Autumn is the ideal season to slow down, savor the present moment and prepare your cocoon for winter. The days grow shorter, the blazing colors invite contemplation, and the little daily rituals take on a very special flavor.
Of course, many of these activities can be seen as simple chores: washing windows, tidying clothes, cutting plants in the garden... But when approached in a hygge frame of mind, they take on a whole new dimension. The sense of accomplishment that follows their completion nurtures well-being, serenity and personal satisfaction.
1. Gardening and preparing flowerbeds
Taking the time to cut back faded perennials, rake up leaves and tidy up the garden brings real satisfaction. You get to move around, breathe in the fresh air, and at the end of the day, you're left with a clean, tidy yard. It's a simple activity, but one that gives you an incomparable sense of accomplishment.
To make this moment even more enjoyable, put an inspiring podcast in your headphones: you'll combine relaxation, productivity and the great outdoors.
2. Washing windows for a fresh look
It's a gesture that's often put off, but which completely changes the atmosphere inside. When cleaning, play soft music and diffuse an invigorating oil such as eucalyptus to accompany the task.
Once you've finished, sit down for a few minutes, look through your clear windows and enjoy the new-found light. This clarity brings a real sense of renewal and calm, perfect for welcoming the cold season.
3. Cook homemade preserves or soup
The comforting smells of simmering vegetables or caramelizing apples fill the house with incomparable warmth. Making soup or preserves is an autumn ritual that nourishes both body and spirit. Chop, stir gently in the pot, and at the end enjoy a spoonful filled with comfort and pride.
And there's nothing like lighting a scented candle to round off a day in the kitchen. For example, our Southern Pomelofor example, with its sparkling citrus notes, neutralizes cooking smells and gives the house a luminous freshness. A small gesture that transforms the end of the day into a perfect cocooning moment.
4. Sorting and storing clothes
Changing your wardrobe for the cold season is much more than a practical task. By sorting and organizing your clothes, you free up space and create a clear, soothing environment. Fold your knitwear, put aside what you no longer wear, light a scented candle... and a simple moment becomes a true ritual of well-being.
To add a finishing touch, spray on a few sprays of our fresh laundry waterinspired by nature in Banff. Clothes put away will stay delicately scented until spring, and those coming in for winter will start the season feeling clean and fresh.
5. Decorating the house for autumn
Pumpkins at the entrance, dried branches in a vase, a garland of warm lights... these small decorative gestures instantly create a warm, comforting atmosphere. Decorating your home also means preparing your cocoon for winter, bringing a touch of beauty and softness to your everyday life.
And to perfect the moment, light a Birch & Fire candle. Its woody notes with spicy aromas initiate a comforting olfactory ritual, like a gently crackling fireplace. The home is then imbued with a warm, enveloping and deeply hygge atmosphere.
👉 These activities, sometimes seen as simple chores, become soothing rituals when lived in a hygge state of mind. They combine movement, accomplishment and relaxation, while paving the way for a cocooning winter imbued with comfort and serenity.