The DÔEN Scrapbook
Whispers of Fall
As summer gently fades and the first hints of autumn begin to show themselves—an ever-so-subtle shortening of the days, a change in the quality of light—we’re relishing the fleeting magic of this time of year. From the singular joy of devouring fresh figs and concord grapes or losing ourselves in a classic novel to the distinctive fresh-start feeling conjured by a season in transition, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite ways to savor this time of year.
September Sounds
A soundtrack to see you through the seasonal shift. Listen Now
Early-Fall Films
Transportive movies to inspire excitement for what lies ahead—and reminisce on the beauty of the past.
Tales of the Four Seasons by Éric Rohmer
A quartet of visually-stunning films by French New Wave director Éric Rohmer, imbued with his signature sense of wonder and touching upon his career-long theme: the folly of the human heart.
20th Century Women by Mike Mills
Set in 1970s Santa Barbara, this heartwarming coming-of-age story centers around a teenage boy’s profound and complex relationships with the women in his life—from his single mother to his best friend to a quirky live-in tenant.
The Piano by Jane Campion
Sensuous cinematography, dramatic coastal landscapes, and a sweeping score provide the backdrop for this evocative portrait of a selectively mute Scottish pianist’s awakening amidst the rugged wilderness of 19th-century New Zealand.
Enduring Classics
Our Pre-Fall Collection draws inspiration from the windswept romance of classic novels—and pairs well with a few of our favorites, listed below.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
In this iconic tale of triumph over adversity, the titular character seeks to leave her difficult past behind, vying for independence and self-actualization amidst the strict confines of Victorian society.
Persuasion by Jane Austen
By turns heartwarming and wildly funny, this posthumously-published novel follows the rocky rekindling of love between Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth, a suitor from her past whom she’d been persuaded not to marry.
Middlemarch by George Eliot
A sweeping study of provincial life in the eponymous fictional English village, following a number of characters whose lives intersect and touching upon themes of idealism, religion, marriage, the status of women, self-interest, hypocrisy, education, and more.
In the Kitchen
Inspired ways to celebrate the gastronomic pleasures of early fall.
Preserving the Harvest
Preserving summer’s bounty and preparing for autumn days ahead has become something of a ritual for us. This time of year, we love making and then freezing vegetable stock, slow-roasted tomatoes, and fresh shelled beans.
The River Café Look Book: Recipes for kids of all ages
This collection of kid- and beginner-friendly recipes adapted from the legendary Michelin-star London restaurant offers a fun and easy way to introduce Italian home cooking to little ones (and makes a perfect gift).
Figs on Toast
A delightful way to enjoy the short-lived season of a favorite fruit. Simply top thick-cut toast with fresh ricotta or labne, a drizzle of honey, chopped walnuts, and some flaky sea salt—then add your quartered ripe figs.
Image Credits
{“Côte des Brouettes, near Pontoise” by Camille Pissarro (1878) // Oil painting of a horse by Benjamin Marshall (1768-1835) // “Horses graze in foothills meadow in southern Alberta” (c.1940-1955) // “General Garibaldi’s Residence at Caprera” by Frederick Richard Lee (1865) // “Huntsman and Hounds” by John Most Sartorius (1809) // “View of the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine from the Palatine” by Charles Rémond (c. 1822-24) // “Flowers in a Blue Vase” by Paul Cézanne (c. 1873-75) // Image from “Book for Florists” // “Chrysanthemums in the Garden at Petit-Gennevilliers” by Gustave Caillebotte (1893) // “Mountainous Landscape at Vicovaro” by Simon Denis (c. 1786-97) // “Cloud Study (Distant Storm)” by Simon Denis (1786-1806) // “Lake George” by John Frederick Kensett (1869) // “Morning, An Overcast Day, Rouen” by Camille Pissarro (1896) // “Summer Afternoon” by Asher Brown Durand (1865) // “Vase of Flowers (Pink Background)” by Odilon Redon (c. 1906) // “Picquigny” by Frits Thaulow (1899)} Study Distant Storm” Simon Denis, Flemish (1755-1813) // "Seilbåt et sted I Oslofjorden" (1937) // "Newquay, Towan Head" Cornwall, England // "Seilbåt I Oslofjorden” (1937) // “Flowers” January (1901)}
