Whole & Here : notes on being

Whole & Here : notes on being

Fall 2026 : My Complete Guide

All my essentials to cultivate the fall season of my dreams- including specifically themed watch lists, curated playlists, side quests/ hobbies, downloadable journal pages & self care cards, & more!

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Rach
Sep 29, 2025
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I absolutely love fall. Vibrant leaves on trees, fluttering to the ground and becoming perfectly crunchy under my boots. Cute little acorn caps littering the sidewalk. Warm mugs of pumpkin flavored coffee and chai in coffeeshops decorated with leaf garlands and scarecrows. Mini pumpkins, overflowing pots of mums, lumpy and oddly shaped gourds. Cinnamon spiced desserts and treats. Apple picking, pumpkin carving. Thick comfy sweaters and fuzzy socks. Candles that smell like espresso or nutmeg. Everything about fall, honestly.

I’ve been brainstorming my fall plans since August… possibly even July if I’m being honest.

This autumn, I am determined to live out my greatest hopes and dreams for the season. I want to feel like I’m living in a Gilmore Girls fall themed episode/ 2000’s rom com with a soundtrack that has “Linger” by The Cranberries in the ending scene/ small town cozy romance book.

The overarching theme is cozy, slightly spooky, and whimsical. My priority is to slow down, enjoy & appreciate, and live with gratitude.

Here are all of my best & brightest ideas/ plans so that you can live out these dreams alongside me.

This post includes:

  • A specifically curated watch list, including TV show episodes & movies, meant to fit certain moods/ vibes of the season

  • Themed Spotify playlists, created by me & recommended by me

  • 46 Side Quests/ Hobbies for fall

  • Journaling & Creative Writing Prompts

  • October & November Journal Pages (digital or printable), created with love by me

  • Self care Punch Cards (digital or printable)

  • Self care Bingo Board (digital or printable)

  • Fall Bucket List (digital or printable)

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