Autumn arrived, the mountains are the place to go now. Enjoying the weekends when the temperatures allow us still to spend time outdoor. We will slowly see the colors change from dark green in to the warm autumn colors.
landscape picture via Time and Forest - interior image via In the Mood for Design
What is it that make the mountains so attractive? A simpler approach to life. Rustic materials such as wood, stone and neutral colors. Relaxing moments, curling up in an armchair with a book, blanket, a cup of tea and the open fire in the evening. Time to slow down and make memories with family and friends.
Wooden cabine via Houzz - patio via Soul of Simplicity - image of the girl via Flickr
The days get shorter but we can still sit outdoor with a blanket over our knees to keep us warm and maybe you can still have lunch on the patio. Making walks on the meadows or in the forests and listen to the birds, the falling leaves or just the silence so you can hear yourself and clear your mind after a week in the office. Nature is grounding us, giving us a very comforting feeling.
image yarn Radostina photography - foggy mountains via La La Lovely - bedroom with a view via Homesthetics - bedspread Fabric Copenhagen
Imagine yourself to wake up on a Saturday morning and see the foggy mountains just in front of you through the window. Staying under the covers a bit longer, read a book, plan the day or just start day dreaming away. The sun will appear and gives you fresh energy after an exhausting week.
silk velvet jacket and trouser Fabric Copenhagen - bathroom via Flickr - herbal detox via Hello Glow
Nothing on the agenda, no To Do lists, a weekend just for you,. Hanging around the house in some comfortable home wear in natural materials. Preparing a scrub with herbs and some essential oils. On Monday you will feel reborn.
You are dreaming of making your own bread, no time during the week and in summer you couldn’t wait to get out of the house to enjoy nature or hang out on the beach. But now that we start our weekends much slower and we enjoy again to be indoors and do other relaxing activities around the house it is time to try out new recipes,
attic via Kids Romania - goat pillow Ravelry
A relaxed weekend with all the kids around doesn’t sound to relaxing for you. I can imagine. Create in the attic a place for them where they can play around all day with their friends. No tv, no games on the computer but time to get creative with small things so they can use their imagination and dream away of other worlds. Do you remember when you were small that you created a tent in the living room with just the dining chairs and a blanket? Or doing some crafts with the fallen leaves you picked up on your morning walk.They also need a digital detox, not just you.
picture on the left via Bloom and Grow - lunch in teh green house via Kraut Kopf - vintage basket via Skinner
We want to enjoy nature as much as we can, even on colder days. Turn that green house in an amazing dining area and feel the sun warming up the space. Some dried flowers to decorate the table, linen napkins and you are ready for some heart warming dishes.
How to enjoy a weekend in the mountains
slow start in the morning
time for you, relaxing and create your own wellness moment
enjoy the simplicity you find
get out in the woods and let all the stress fall from you
enjoy still lunch outdoor
create a special place for your kids
try out some new recipes
Enjoy autumn!!
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