🍂 Fall Is Knocking – and I’m Actually Happy About It

There’s that crisp, golden whisper in the air again. Even though summer felt like it sprinted past me – wasn’t it just June yesterday? – I’m surprisingly at peace with the change. I’m not built for sauna vibes anyway; give me twenty degrees Celsius and a light breeze and I thrive like a well-watered houseplant. And oh, the wardrobe change! Layers, boots, tights, chunky knits, candles, fallen leaves, moody fall foliage, and long evenings with that hint of nostalgia. If the end-of-summer blues hit you too, lean into the rituals: swap iced coffee for warm matcha, pull out your favourite coat early, rearrange your room for that cozy vibe. It works wonders.

Two Weeks of Beads and Big News

The past two weeks have been full-time beading, stringing, knotting… and a few “ouch, my back” moments. I made so many pieces for upcoming markets that my apartment looked like a tiny jewelry factory. It’s humbling; I love it, but I clearly need to find a friendlier posture (any tips from fellow makers?). The exciting part? I’ve spread my sparkles further south – PLACE STORE České Budějovice now hosts a mini display of my bracelets, necklaces and rings. Grateful is an understatement. And if you’re also prepping for markets: stretch between sessions, and take progress photos – they’ll remind you how far you’ve come when you’re tired.

Tram Tales & the Whisper War

Today, on my tram ride home, I got a call from a friend. I picked up – quietly, I swear. Then a lady in front of me turned around and asked me to lower my voice. Uh, excuse me? I was practically whispering. Next stop: crying baby. Stop after that: loud tourists. Ma’am, public transport is… well, public. I know I’m sensitive and I hate being wrongly accused, but looking back, she probably just had a rough day. It’s easier to snap at a stranger than wrestle your own demons. I get it. Still, I wish kindness was people’s default setting. My little mental trick: when someone’s rude out of nowhere, I picture them carrying an invisible heavy backpack labelled “bad day.” It helps me let go faster.

Plans, Pumpkins & A New Era

To end on a good note, my autumn bucket list is already taking shape. I see myself doing all kinds of fall DIYs with pumpkins, leaves and chestnuts. Learning to make matcha at home. Creating homemade fall décor. Picking up my vlogs on YouTube again – consume less, create more. Baking days, crispy walks, regular workouts, better meals, journaling, blogging. I want to stay motivated. When the markets calm down, I’ll have so much creative space again. It feels like a new era of me brewing, and I’m curious to see what happens when I actually stick to these rituals. My tip for anyone feeling the same: pick one or two new habits per week instead of all at once. Momentum beats overwhelm every time.

And you? What’s on your fall to-do list – and do you have a secret back-friendly setup for makers like me?

Happy Fall!

XO, Zuzi

PS: Yes, I have brown nails. Can you believe it?!