Fire pits and cozy throws forever. Traditionally, fall is a time to cover up the outdoor furniture or put it away for next spring. However, chilly nights are instantly made cozy with the addition of an outdoor fire pit. Modern fire pits create warm, inviting flames that are designed for gathering. S’mores, hot toddies, bourbon apple cider and spooky stories are all strongly recommended.
Fall Is for "Friluftsliv": How to Enjoy the Outdoors in Cool Weather Months
We’re not quite ready for wintertime hygge, but we’re totally on board with having a friluftsliv fall. If you’re not familiar with the Norwegian term, that’s OK. We’re just getting on board the friluftsliv train as well. And we have to say, friluftsliv might very well be the answer to living our very best fall life.
Loosely translated to mean “open-air living,” (pronounced free-LUFTS-live) the concept was first coined in 1859 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen and refers to the uplifting benefits of fresh air and time spent outside. The term is now widely used in Scandinavia, where the great outdoors are enjoyed all year long. The idea being that there’s no “bad” weather as long as you are prepared. With crisp, cool weather upon us, we think autumn is the perfect time to switch out tomato pots for planters of mums, layer warm, cozy throws over patio seating and fire up the fire pit. Let’s have a friluftsliv fall, y’all.
For fall outdoor entertaining, we love the idea of layering warm throws over outdoor chairs and sofas as a thoughtful way to make sure guests are warm and comfortable.
Outdoor fall picnic? Yes, please! This is a fun weekend afternoon get-together or post-apple picking lunch idea. Startup the fire pit and enjoy a leisurely lunch of small bites. Cheese boards, charcuterie trays, homemade dips and finger sandwiches are all easy to pull together and enjoy in a casual outdoor setting. To make the picnic feel oh-so fall, have slow-cooker apple cider on hand and an assortment of fall-inspired craft beers iced in a beverage tub.
Get Your Outdoor Space Friluftsliv Ready. Whether you’re looking forward to enjoying a good book next to a crackling fire pit or planning a small outdoor gathering this fall, we have all the storage and decor you need to create the perfect, cool weather escape. From log storage to lanterns, we have all you need to set the scene to go friluftsliv and enjoy your outdoor space all season long.