Entertaining

7 Ways to Celebrate Fall

Better ways to welcome the season than a pumpkin spice latte.

Fall is like a warm hug for the senses: The spicy taste of hot apple cider with a generous splash of rum, the earthy sound of crunching leaves underfoot, the smoky aroma of a fireplace burning – must we go on? Here are seven fun, easy ways to celebrate the season – just in time for Thanksgiving.

Mulling Spices

Mulled apple cider should really be a year-round libation. But it’s not, so be sure to get your rum-buzz on right now. It’ll make your house – and guests – feel warm and cozy. Make your own, or cut corners honorably with Williams Sonoma’s stellar blend.

Fall-friendly Textiles

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A Collection of Funky Gourds

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Spooky Music

Sort of like surf rock with occasional ghost sounds, Halloween music really is about as fun as it gets. Cruise Spotify’s options. The Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack works, too – on vinyl, natch. Just try to listen to “The Time Warp” without dancing – it’s impossible.

DIY Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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A Vintage Scary Movie

Obviously, you’re going to have a scary movie projected on the wall at your Halloween party, but it doesn’t have to end there. Keep the spooky alive all season with films that scared the daylights out of you as a kid. Candy Man? It? Pick your poison. It will bring back all the terror and joy.

A Fresh Pumpkin Pie

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October 18, 2017