The Fall Love List.🍂
“Fall is when nature turns into poetry.”
A cozy collection of things to enjoy, do, and bake this season.
There’s something about fall. Fall is the most beautiful season of the year. Crisp air but no so cold. The colors on the trees. The way the sun shines in the morning. Fall reminds us to slow down a little bit and enjoy the little cozy moments.
Here’s a curated little list of Fall things to love—for your home, your heart, and your kitchen.
🍂 Things to Enjoy.
The small sensory joys of the season:
The first sweater day of the season—when it’s cool enough to wear your favorite cozy sweater and not overheat.
That golden hour glow through the trees.
The smell of spiced candles, fresh pie, or a good bookshop.
Soft socks, softer blankets, and the return of flannel everything.
A warm drink in cold hands while walking through crunching leaves.
The quiet joy of shorter days and longer evenings.
Read the Fall/Winter issue of COCOLILY Magazine while curled up on your couch with your tea.
Let this season be your permission to romanticize the small things.
🧺 Things to Do.
Petite meaningful ways to welcome the season:
Write a Fall intention on a sticky note and keep it near your coffee mug.
Take a “just because” walk without your phone—no purpose but to notice.
Reorganize your home or workspace with cozy textures and soft lighting.
Press leaves in an old book, like you did when you were little.
Host a soup night with friends—no fancy rules, just warmth and bread.
Spend an afternoon reading only for pleasure.
Light a candle and journal as the sun goes down.
🥧 Things to Bake.
Warm, simple recipes that fill your home with comfort:
A small-batch maple oat loaf for gentle morning breakfasts.
Apple Fritter Pancakes (see recipe below).
A rustic galette with pears, honey, and rosemary.
Pumpkin spice scones with a maple glaze and a cozy playlist.
Homemade chai concentrate to sip with oat milk all week.
Cinnamon pull-apart bread for weekend mornings that don’t rush.
🍎 Apple Fritter Pancakes
All the cozy vibes of an apple fritter, flipped into a stack of fluffy pancakes.
Ingredients:
For the Apples:
1 large apple, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith work well)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the Pancake Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup buttermilk (or use regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
1 egg
2 tbsp melted butter or oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Cook the Apples:
In a small skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, until soft and caramelized. Set aside.
2. Make the Batter:
In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon).
In another bowl, mix wet ingredients (buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla).
Combine wet and dry, stirring until just mixed.
Gently fold in the cooked apples.
3. Cook the Pancakes:
Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Scoop batter (about 1/4 cup per pancake) onto the pan.
Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
4. Serve Warm
Top with powdered sugar, warm maple syrup, or a drizzle of vanilla glaze for extra fritter vibes.
Cozy Serving Tip:
Pair with hot coffee, a cozy playlist, and crisp morning air.
