The leaves are falling and spooky season is upon us. As we head into the cooler autumnal months, many of us are swapping fabulous nights out for cosy nights in.
If you’re planning a gathering with your girlfriends at your home, here are some tips to help you create an autumn-themed evening.
Set the atmosphere
Creating an inviting atmosphere that’s suited to the season starts with décor.
You could begin by hanging an autumn wreath on your door to show that you’re embracing the beautiful gold and orange tones that we see right now. Setting out pumpkins and gourds on your doorstep, fireplace and mantelpiece is a lovely touch.
Inside, transform your living space with pumpkin-scented candles and fairy lights, creating a glow against the dark evening. Scattering some throws, blankets and cushions in warm tones can make your home feel soft and cosy too.
Fun and relaxing activities
Consider the activities you’d like to include. You might want to try craft projects, such as knitting or crochet, create a mini book club for the evening where you can chat about everyone’s latest reads, or have a spa night filled with face masks and nail painting.
For something a little more fast-paced, you could introduce some board games. You may need to go shopping for the board games and craft supplies you have in mind, so it’s worth planning ahead for this and finding out what your friends might like to do ahead of your night in. Interactive games on a bingo app can add a competitive edge to the evening, allowing you to challenge other players to see who comes out victorious.
Prepare seasonal snacks
Any night in with friends needs snack supplies. This is a brilliant opportunity to create some autumn-themed nibbles. If you love to bake, you could try your hand at making spiced pumpkin bread, a sweet treat, or stock up on seasonal fruit like plums and apples to create jams and chutneys – you could even make a larger batch for your friends to take home with them.
Preparing delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows is also a must at this time of year. You can sip your hot drinks as you settle into the next part of the evening…
Have a TV or film marathon
You can all snuggle up under your blankets and sip your hot chocolate as you round off the evening with films and TV. You might want to go for the wholesome vibes and watch all the fall episodes of Gilmore Girls, but we’re also so spoilt for choice when it comes to movies in autumn. To create a witchy effect, embrace Halloween with some spooky and scary films. There are 90s classics like Hocus Pocus, The Craft and Practical Magic.
What will your autumnal girls’ night in look like?
Sarah Addison says
This post beautifully captures the essence of a cozy autumn evening with friends! The ideas are so thoughtful and make me want to plan my own night-in right away.