8 Ways to Have a Gilmore Girls Fall

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POV: there’s a crispness to the air, the leaves are beginning to turn, you’re at your favorite local coffee shop, you just bought a stack of pumpkin pancakes, and later today you’re going home to read a new novel and watch a cozy, fall movie. Life is good. And indeed it is — because you’re living out your Gilmore Girls fall, even if it just for a day.

When we think of fall, we synonymously think of Gilmore Girls and the fantasy world of Stars Hollow, which has captured people’s imaginations for decades. It’s truly the coziest show, and this year, we’re challenging ourselves to step into the simple times of early 2000s fall and ask ourselves…”What would Rory or Lorelai Gilmore do?

Today, we’re sharing 8 ways to have a Gilmore Girls fall. Everything from creating the perfect fall ambience, fall fashion, and fall activities we know Rory and Lorelai would enjoy. Keep reading to be inspired and live out your Gilmore Girls fall dream!

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How to Have a Gilmore Girls Fall

1. Create A Gilmore Girls Ambience

To create a Gilmore Girls ambience, adding tacky fall decor to space is a must, including bright sunflowers, fake leaf garland, and cute fall pillows. Including a color palette of light yellow, orange, and tans gives a space that nostalgic, warm feel too.

2. Host a Movie Night

Lorelai and Rory are infamous for having movie nights, so hosting one of your own would be right on brand. Invite your friends over, serve junk food (like both of them would indulge on in the show — think pop tarts, candy, popcorn), and turn on your favorite movie.

3. Make Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin pancakes are mentioned in Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 9 when both of the girls come into Luke’s Diner. He offers them pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon butter. Making Luke’s Pumpkin pancakes went viral on TikTok the past couple of years, and resurges every year as people get in the fall spirit.

One way to have a Gilmore Girls fall is to make pumpkin pancakes on a cozy fall morning. Whether you make them for yourself to enjoy or for friends at a fall brunch, it’s an easy tradition and meal to make this season.

4. Wear Cozy, Comfortable Outfits

Despite Lorelai Gilmore being born into a wealthy family, she was never one who liked the fancier things. She lived a simple, comfortable life in a modest home, while dressing comfortably all year long. Rory also exemplified a simple, comfortable style — wearing cozy sweaters, jeans, and a jacket when it was cold. 

5. Read a Novel or Book Series

Rory was more often than not caught with a book in her hand. Following her lead, find time to cozy up with a new novel or book series this autumn. Grab your favorite read, go to a local coffee shop, park bench, or curl up on your couch for a cozy day inside.

6. Visit Your Local Diner

In honor of Luke’s Diner from the show, visit your favorite local diner for breakfast or hop in a cozy coffee shop for the morning. There’s nothing more satisfying than sipping a hot pumpkin spice latte or eating a stack of pancakes and bacon to warm your soul on a crisp fall day.

7. Burn a Gilmore Girls Candle

To curate even more cozy, Gilmore Girls vibes in your home, why not burn a candle whose scent is inspired by the show? It will set the mood and be a reminder to enjoy the simple things, stay at home, and enjoy your family’s company. 

8. Stay at a Bed & Breakfast or Small Town Inn

Lorelai ran the Dragon Fly Inn in Stars Hollow like the independent mom-boss she was. How fun would it be to find a small town inn nearby or on a fall vacation for a cozy autumnal getaway? Whether it’s a bed and breakfast style or a homey, small town home rental that resembles the Dragon Fly Inn — you can’t get much more Gilmore Girls than that!

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