Autumn in the Sims 4

One of the things that I find most intriguing about the Sims is that I can escape into another world and make it entirely my own. I've enjoyed this aspect of the game ever since I started playing it as a preteen. There is something extremely therapeutic about escaping after a busy day into a world where you have almost complete control over what happens.

Do I feel like going on a camping vacation? Go ahead Sims! Do I suddenly have the urge to completely renovate my apartment? At least my Sims can do that! Do I wish that I could visit a fancy spa and have a relaxing evening? Absolutely, so I can live vicariously through my Sims!

It's pretty great.

One of the most exciting ways to do this involves prepping myself for the upcoming season, whatever it may be. However, out of all of them, I find that I always anticipate autumn the most.

I mean, what's not to love? Colorful leaves, crisp air, pumpkin EVERYTHING, warm blankets, cozy sweaters, fun scarves, a chance to finally wear my boots again, baking (with pumpkin!!)...it's literally all the best.

So, when I found out that a mod existed that could bring autumn to my Sims, I nearly dropped my pumpkin flavored coffee out of sheer excitement. After watching this awesome build video on Youtube by the Sims Gallery, I immediately went to download the Sims 4 Autumn Mod that was crafted by the incredibly talented Dani Paradise. If you're like me and you love autumn to pieces, then I highly recommend this mod. There was something so breathtakingly beautiful about building cottages, bakeries, coffee shops, and libraries in the Sims 4 when the whole world was filled with shades of auburn, gold, and scarlet.

A preview of autumn from Dani Paradise's blog.

Though I wish that the grass in the mod had a bit more texture and dimension, there is simply no beating the quality of the trees! Dani Paradise has done an incredible job bringing my favorite season to the Sims. She recolored all of the trees and plants that you can find in Willow Creek, Granite Falls, Oasis Springs, and even Windenburg! As a side note, Windenburg happens to be my personal favorite with this mod, especially since that gorgeous little town already has such an old world feel to it.

Long story short, I'm starting to get my autumn fix by playing the Sims since the leaves in this part of Minnesota have only just started to turn. While I can't wait for my home to be blanketed by all the gorgeous autumn colors, I can at least keep myself content for now with a delicious pumpkin flavored coffee and evenings of autumn in the Sims 4!