THE NEST Fall conjures up every aspect of togetherness: comfort foods, loved ones huddling under blankets and near fireplaces, holiday dinner parties and festive gatherings. But there is a less often talked about dark side… What starts out as an excitement to get into that cozy fall spirit, can quickly turn into a race to keep up with the Joneses to post the most perfect photo of your elegant table set-up with your gluten-free, sugar-free, soul-free baked goods. There are countless blogs, TV shows and YouTube videos hyping up the holidays with ‘DIY’ anything and everything, nearly forcing you to try ‘Best Fall Recipes’ and ‘Top 10 Decor Tips For Your Holiday Dinner Party.’ You could easily kill yourself trying to keep up. What started out as a genuine desire to create a warm, love-filled family atmosphere can quickly turn into a one stressful chore after another. May this fall be the year we take back the true spirit of the season. Let’s break the proverbial JELL-O mold and do something more true to our own personalities; something unconventional; something that requires far less work and far more togetherness; something that doesn’t lose its soul because we care more about ‘posting’ it and less about being ‘present’ at it. May we go back to a time – no, reinvent a time – where people gather because they want to be with each other. It doesn’t have to look pretty or be completely planned out. We don’t have to wear our best dress or bring our best manners or put out our finest dishes.
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