Why October Is My Favorite Month

Sep 30

2 min read

Updated: Oct 2

As a professional organizer, people often ask me what my favorite season is.

Without hesitation: Fall. More specifically, October.

There is just something magical about this month.

The air gets a little cooler. The leaves start changing. Pumpkin-flavored everything makes an appearance. We pull out cozy blankets, light our favorite candles, and finally get a break from the relentless heat of summer.

October feels like a collective sigh of relief.

But from an organizer's perspective, I love October for another reason.

It's the calm before the holiday storm.

November and December tend to arrive like a freight train. Suddenly there are holiday decorations, family gatherings, gift shopping, school events, travel plans, and enough baked goods to feed a small village.

October gives us a chance to prepare. It's the perfect month to reset our homes before the busiest season of the year begins. I always encourage my clients to use October as their "pre-holiday organizing month."

Clear out the pantry before holiday baking starts.
Declutter the coat closet before guests arrive.
Make room for holiday decorations before dragging boxes down from the attic.
Create a plan for gift storage before packages start showing up at the front door.

A little preparation now can save a lot of stress later.

But here's what I love most about October: it reminds us to slow down.

As much as I love organizing, creating a calm home isn't really about the containers, labels, or perfectly folded towels. It's about creating space for what matters.