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When Autumn Comes: 9 Reasons to Look Forward to Fall

In San Francisco, we usually enjoy quite a lovely Indian summer, but for most, September marks the beginning of fall. We know it can be hard to let go of sunny, warm, and long days filled with parks, beaches, and all the other activities of summer, so we've put together nine reminders of why you should be looking forward to fall instead of wistfully wishing for summer to last just one more day. Enjoy this slideshow and as the wind turns chill, shut the windows, stock the wood, put an extra layer on the bed, and settle in for the fall.

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Putting the cozy throw blankets back out on the couch. CUDDLING UP WITH QI HOME'S CASHMEREWe recently had the opportunity to get cozy with Qi Home's line of sumptuous cashmere throws.
Putting the cozy throw blankets back out on the couch. CUDDLING UP WITH QI HOME'S CASHMEREWe recently had the opportunity to get cozy with Qi Home's line of sumptuous cashmere throws.
Pulling out the scarf collection or shopping for new ones! 4,500 STITCHES WRAP BY PLAINMADEThe Portland, Oregon, studio of plainMADE trades in hand-made goods that feel especially cozy. For a mere $65 this merino wool scarf can be yours. The red tips give it (and by extension, you) loads of character, especially when tossed over a muted blazer or winter coat.
Pulling out the scarf collection or shopping for new ones! 4,500 STITCHES WRAP BY PLAINMADEThe Portland, Oregon, studio of plainMADE trades in hand-made goods that feel especially cozy. For a mere $65 this merino wool scarf can be yours. The red tips give it (and by extension, you) loads of character, especially when tossed over a muted blazer or winter coat.
SOCIAL HEAT What’s the best way to warm a small studio? Ekaterina Voronova opted for a compact wood-burning stove to keep her space cozy.
SOCIAL HEAT What’s the best way to warm a small studio? Ekaterina Voronova opted for a compact wood-burning stove to keep her space cozy.
The first day of rain. CLEAR BUBBLE UMBRELLAThe sky is thick and heavy and a very grey San Francisco is soaking wet and standing tall between home and the office. While it's much, much nicer to be curled up and cozy indoors, the sun's in our heart and we love these rainy days and the look of the dripping city; this clear bubble makes it easy to navigate the umbrella-dotted streets while laughing at clouds, so dark up above.
The first day of rain. CLEAR BUBBLE UMBRELLAThe sky is thick and heavy and a very grey San Francisco is soaking wet and standing tall between home and the office. While it's much, much nicer to be curled up and cozy indoors, the sun's in our heart and we love these rainy days and the look of the dripping city; this clear bubble makes it easy to navigate the umbrella-dotted streets while laughing at clouds, so dark up above.
Toby Barlow and Keira Alexandra enjoy a leisurely Alpine morning in bed in their Detroit high-rise home.
Toby Barlow and Keira Alexandra enjoy a leisurely Alpine morning in bed in their Detroit high-rise home.
A central challenge of the renovation was to integrate lighting into the architecture in such a way that “even if the space had no furniture, you could turn on the lights and instantly get a cozy atmosphere,” says Bjerre-Poulsen. After Europe banned incandescents in 2009 Bjerre-Poulsen turned to halogen fixtures, which are more energy-efficient and give off a similar quality of light. (He won’t use LEDs until their ability to render color is further developed, he says.) In Østergaard and Olofsson’s kitchen, he embedded a halogen strip in the underside of the wooden shelf over the countertop to direct light onto the work surface.
A central challenge of the renovation was to integrate lighting into the architecture in such a way that “even if the space had no furniture, you could turn on the lights and instantly get a cozy atmosphere,” says Bjerre-Poulsen. After Europe banned incandescents in 2009 Bjerre-Poulsen turned to halogen fixtures, which are more energy-efficient and give off a similar quality of light. (He won’t use LEDs until their ability to render color is further developed, he says.) In Østergaard and Olofsson’s kitchen, he embedded a halogen strip in the underside of the wooden shelf over the countertop to direct light onto the work surface.
Breaking out your favorite mug. YOUR BIG TEA MUGLove your products. It's the motto that drives Dutch designer Dave Hakken, and it's an ethos we can completely and totally get behind. This oversized ceramic mug is handmade, then handpainted by Lieke, and can be personalized with an illustration of your choosing.
Breaking out your favorite mug. YOUR BIG TEA MUGLove your products. It's the motto that drives Dutch designer Dave Hakken, and it's an ethos we can completely and totally get behind. This oversized ceramic mug is handmade, then handpainted by Lieke, and can be personalized with an illustration of your choosing.
The couple lounges in their great room. The 16-foot-high windows are from Milgard.
The couple lounges in their great room. The 16-foot-high windows are from Milgard.