• First things first:  Use your outdoor spaces.  Just because it’s chillier doesn’t mean you can’t entertain outside…or just sit with your special someone enjoying a beverage after an afternoon spent raking leaves.  Don’t hide inside!
• Invest in a chiminea, outdoor fireplace, and/or patio heater.  Trust me, if you love being outdoors on cool, clear nights, this will be the smartest purchase you make.
• Have slipcovers made out of wool, felt, or heavy cotton for your outdoor furniture.  Choose fabrics that look and feel autumnal – they’ll be warmer to sit on and they’ll look seasonally appropriate.
• Choose some throws for your outdoor furniture.  You won’t have to bundle up so much if you’re snuggling beneath a warm blanket.
• Choose weatherproof outdoor lighting…there are a lot of beautiful and practical options out there.  As it starts to get dark earlier, you’ll really appreciate them!
• Decorate for the season.  A lot of plants are dying back, so enhance your outdoor décor with seasonal displays made of things like gourds, apples, nuts, and leaves.   Use candles in fall colors, and set the table with autumnal fabric tablecloths and/or placemats.

Now that it’s fall, how are YOU extending the day outside?  What do you do to enjoy the cooler weather?