24^th September 2026

The Little Things We’re Looking Forward to This Autumn

words by Glyn Andrews

There’s something about the change of season that makes us appreciate home a little more. Crisp walks beneath changing leaves, something warm bubbling away in the oven, evenings spent with a favourite book and the pleasure of gathering friends around the table.

We asked a few of the One.World team what they’re most looking forward to this autumn. Their answers were wonderfully simple – those small seasonal rituals that make this time of year feel special. Here are a few of their favourites, along with some ideas for embracing them at home.

Crisp Walks & Muddy Boots

There are few better ways to enjoy autumn than heading outside on a cool, bright morning. And, of course, half the pleasure is coming home afterwards.

Make the hallway ready for the season with the practical pieces that make everyday comings and goings a little easier. A hard-working doormat or boot scraper takes care of muddy shoes, while hooks and baskets give coats, scarves and everything else a place to land.

It’s less about creating a perfectly tidy entrance and more about making it work beautifully for everyday life.

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Blackberry Picking & Homemade Crumble

Autumn brings some of the loveliest reasons to head into the kitchen. For Sophie, it’s blackberry picking followed by the reward of transforming the day’s finds into something warm and delicious.

A blackberry and apple crumble is just the thing: seasonal fruit beneath a crisp, golden topping, brought straight from oven to table and generously spooned into bowls.

Beautiful oven-to-table dishes, tactile ceramics and serving pieces make these simple moments feel even more special – whether you’ve spent the afternoon foraging or simply picked up the ingredients on the way home.

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A Quiet Sunday & A Good Book

As the days become shorter, home naturally starts to feel a little more inviting. Autumn is the perfect excuse to rediscover a favourite corner and give yourself permission to slow down.

Start with somewhere comfortable to sit, then layer in the details: a tactile cushion, a soft throw within easy reach and a table or floor lamp casting a gentle pool of light. Add a cup of something warm and the book you’ve been meaning to start, and you have all the ingredients for a slow Sunday afternoon.

It’s these small layers of comfort that can make a room feel particularly welcoming at this time of year.

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Langford Hare & Snail Noughts & Crosses – Black

Drinks, Games & Good Company

Not every autumn evening needs a plan. Sometimes all that’s required is a favourite board game, something good to drink and a few people around the table.

Make a little occasion of staying in by pouring drinks into beautiful glassware, filling a cheeseboard with something to share and bringing out a game or two. Decanters, wine coolers, cheese domes and serving boards add to the ritual, while making it easy for everyone to help themselves as the evening unfolds.

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The Joy Of Setting The Table

There’s a particular pleasure in preparing the house before guests arrive. Setting out favourite plates and glasses, deciding where the candles should go and adding those final touches that make the table feel considered without becoming overly formal.

For an autumn tablescape, take inspiration from the season rather than feeling the need to decorate it overtly. Warm ceramics, natural textures, softly coloured glassware and candlelight create an inviting foundation, while a few seasonal stems or foliage can bring the outside in.

Then all that’s left is the food, the company and the pleasure of seeing the table come to life.

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Autumn doesn’t need a complete change at home. Often, it’s the smallest things that signal the start of a new season – the lamp switched on a little earlier, a favourite throw brought back out, something baking in the oven or the table set for friends.Whatever you’re looking forward to over the coming months, make home somewhere you’ll love spending a little more time.

The One.World Team

AUTUMN FAVOURITES

Create your own autumn moments

Barton Bergere Armchair

£995

Abbott Glass Dome Serving Board

£59

Heythorp Iron Candlestick

From £22

Langford Hare & Snail Noughts & Crosses – White

£95

Abbott Large Wooden Chopping Board

£22

Burton Dotted Line Cotton Throw

£25

Elstone 'Welcome' Double Doormat

£40

Langford Single Card Box with Playing Cards

£15

Barton Cane Armchair

£875

Winsford 12 Piece Dinner Set

~~£148~~ £126 15% off

Clarendon Medallion 45cm Cushion

£39

Adlestrop Red Wine Glass

£15

Abbott Oval Wooden Serving Stand

£35

Adlestrop White Wine Glass

£15

Smithfield Umbrella Stand

£295

Kirdford Striped Occasional Chair

£675

Langford Noughts & Crosses Set

£49

Claymore Diamond Oud Scented Candle

£15

Eastwell Square Iron Hall Tray

£32

Abbott Round Wooden Serving Stand

£32

Langford Double Card Box with Playing Cards

£27.50

Clarence Sage & Saffron 45cm Cushion

£49

Branscombe Occasional Chair