Fall Favorites: An Interior Perspective

At Alder and Tweed, fall is a moment to embrace warmth, texture, and intimacy and is a chance to bring the outdoors in and layer beauty into everyday rituals. As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, we find ourselves inspired by the layered beauty of the season. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite ways to experience the season, from timeless design details to sensory indulgences. 

Timeless Living

This season, we’re embracing heritage-inspired interiors where coziness is rooted in timelessness and tradition. Rich wood tones, layered textiles, and vintage details bring a sense of history while feeling effortlessly lived-in, complemented by luxe mohairs and velvets that add elegance and depth. By leaning into deep autumnal palettes, tactile textures and classic prints, spaces take on a warmth that feels both familiar and elevated. It’s a return to classic design, reimagined with a modern edge.

Literary Inspo

Stanley Tucci’s Taste: My Life Through Food is the ultimate cozy read in cooler months. Equal parts memoir and cookbook, it’s filled with charming stories and delicious recipes that make you want to head straight into the kitchen. From simple pastas to hearty classics, it’s the kind of book you’ll reach for on crisp evenings when you’re craving both comfort and inspiration.

Places to Go

The White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine, epitomizes New England elegance, especially in autumn when the coastline is filled with bright foliage. Guests can expect refined coziness, crisp coastal air, evenings by the fire, and suites layered with timeless charm. Its celebrated restaurant, housed in a 19th-century barn, transforms seasonal harvests into exquisite culinary experiences, pairing local tradition with fine dining sophistication. In the later months, the inn becomes more than a retreat; it’s an indulgent immersion into the romance of Maine’s heritage and the art of slow living.

Swoon-worthy Scents

Scent has the power to shape memory, set a mood, and transform even the simplest moment into something extraordinary. This fall, we’re embracing Jo Malone’s Myrrh & Tonka as our signature fragrance, a reminder that atmosphere isn’t only what you see but also what you feel. Worn on the skin, indulged in daily rituals, or diffused throughout the home, the fragrance offers endless ways to create a mood that lasts. Scent is the final, unseen detail that turns a beautiful space into an unforgettable experience. 

Serene Living

We’re leaning into serene living and the slower rhythm of the season and finding joy in life’s simplest luxuries. There’s beauty in the ritual of baking bread, the quiet of a scenic walk collecting fall foliage, or the restorative warmth of a sauna on a cool day. Evenings gathered around a bonfire become moments to connect, reflect, and savor the present. It’s these small, intentional pleasures that transform autumn into a season of true comfort and ease. 

Songs on Our Fall Playlist

Music has an unmatched ability to shape atmosphere, adding depth and texture to the way we experience a moment. We’re drawn to curated playlists that feel as refined as they are comforting; perfect for canyon drives framed by changing leaves. The right soundtrack transforms the journey itself, turning a simple drive into an indulgent seasonal ritual. 

Here are a few of our favorites-

Fall by Apple Music on Apple Music

songs that feel like fall by danielle on Spotify