Autumn is here
Crossing the bridge from Summer to Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. As the nights draw in and the leaves begin to fall and change from green to beautiful golds and reds, my excitement starts to build. I enjoy Spring and Summer but there is something about Autumn and Winter that makes me feel so happy, especially as the countdown to Christmas begins. As a university student, Autumn also feels like a fresh start for me as I prepare to start a new semester, setting myself new goals and challenges and motivating myself to achieve them.
Although I love this time of year, leaving the house in the dark and getting home in the dark can take its toll on my mood. So to keep myself in the lovely Autumn and Winter spirit, I have compiled a list of all the things I love so much about these beautiful seasons.
Autumn Happiness....
- Autumn leaves - Being the big kid that I am, this is one of my fave things about Autumn. Kicking them, walking the dog through them, taking pics of the pretty jewel colours which adorn the pathways in the woods, leaf prints with the kids at nursery. Basically I love autumn leaves.
- Wrapping up warm - Most people hate the cold, I am that strange person who can't wait for it to get cold so I can wrap up warm and wear all of my winter accessories at once.
- Candles - I love my candles, especially Yankee's all year round. But when the nights draw in and it's cold outside, my Autumn scented Yankee's are even more lovely and relaxing than usual.
- Winter drinks - Starbucks, mulled wine, hot Pimm's. All perfect for keeping those cold nights at bay.
- Bonfire Night - Black peas, toffee apples, sparklers, fireworks, all whilst wrapped up and huddling around a bonfire.
- Halloween - Pumpkin carving, candy corn and snuggling down with the candles lit to watch Hocus Pocus.. the film that my childhood Halloween's were all about. .
- Conkers - You're never too old for conkers. Cracking open the shells to reveal the dark,shiny, conker inside... I polish them up and put them in a bowl for a lovely Autumnal feel.
- Nights around the fire - We have a new fire pit for the garden and I'm very excited to use it. I can't wait for cold nights around the fire with drinks and toasted marshmallows.
- Shopping & beauty products - Dark berry lipsticks, autumn nail shades, Primark scarves, winter coats, UGGs, oversized H&M jumpers. So much love for Autumn/Winter fashion & beauty.
- Food - Warm winter stodgy food... yum. Stew, roast dinners, winter soups, pie. I love you Autumn.
- Long walks in the woods - Me, the boyfriend, the dog.. Autumn leaves, puddles, sunsets. Happiness.
There's so much to look forward to, So here's to Autumn 2015.. make memories, take photos and enjoy it!:) xx
