Like every blogger in the world I am super excited that Autumn is just round the corner now we're in September. Without wanting to sound like a dick, I liked Autumn before it was cool and all about chunky knitwear and berry toned lipsticks.
It's been my favourite season since childhood and people used to tell me I was weird for liking it better than summer. I suspect it's because I've always associated it with going back to school and the fresh start that it brings. Like the true goody two shoes I am I've always loved school and got excited about going back to learn new things.
In some ways Autumn is sad because it's the end of the summer, but to me I've always seen it as more than just pretty coloured leaves. It represents wiping the slate clean, ready for a fresh start to be born come spring. I also secretly love the stark barren landscape of Wiltshire in the winter. It has it's own unique beauty to it that is masked by all the growth of the summer.
So because blogger cliches are cliches for a reason here is why I am excited for Autumn to arrive!
1. Layers. All the layers. You're not really that British unless you have got more than one jumper on. You can whip out your chunky jumpers. Your fine knit ones. The oversized sweatshirts. And the fun doesn't stop at jumpers, your extensive cosy scarf collection comes out of hiding. Time to wear all. of. it.
2. Being able to wear ankle boots with every outfit. Doesn't matter what the outfit is, a sassy black ankle boot with a mid heel will instantly improve it.
3. No more shaving your legs. Or painting your toenails for that matter. Your razors can gather dust because those babies are not seeing the sun again until mid June at best. Let's face it, it's way too much effort anyway.
4. Picking blackberries and making the world's sexiest blackberry and apple crumble with enough custard for the crumble to do laps in.
5. Making homemade jam, or going pumpkin picking, or whatever other wholesome venture your heart desires that can only be done properly at this time of year.
6. Feeling no guilt whatsoever about spending your evening snuggled up watching Harry Potter because there is zero point in doing anything productive when it's already dark and raining.
7. Your extensive blanket, candle and fairy light collection is finally dusted off and put to good use again.
8. Baking gingerbread to make your house smell warm and cosy. And because baking is a million times more fun with a hot cup of tea and a soothing cooking programme on while you wait for it to come out of the oven.
9. Getting up early, making yourself a flask of steaming hot chocolate and taking yourself for a walk in the crisp air.
10. Knowing that every Friday brings you not only the weekend, but that little bit closer to Christmas and all of the magic that December holds.
11. Forget PSL (gross) it's all about the Spiced Apple tea. If you've never tried this then you need to, it's the most warming and comforting thing ever.
12. Sitting inside on a Sunday with a good book, listening to the rain outside.
13. Making the incredibly difficult decision of which one of your 487895521 winter coats you're going to wear to work today.
14. Your biggest, fluffiest dressing gown can become your favourite item of clothing again.
15. Treating yourself to a new, fluffy pair of slippers because a girl has got to have warm tootsies at all times.
16. Shepherd's pie, lasagna, toad in the hole, roast potatoes, gravy... you can stick your fancy summer salads and get back to the old school hearty basics.
17. Halloween and Bonfire night are just around the corner.
18. It's no longer so hot and sweaty that showers are all you can stand. A good long soak in the bath after a long day is just what you need. Preferably with candles, a good book and your favourite bubble bath.
19. Putting your wellies and a coat on and getting out of the house for a good walk to clear your head. Even if it's raining.
20. The magic of the first proper frost. The cool crisp air, the way everything is really still early in the morning. How the landscape seems so unfamiliar.
Are you sad the summer is over? Or are you secretly like me and prefer the subtle charm of Autumn and Winter? Let me know what you're looking forward to!
11. Forget PSL (gross) it's all about the Spiced Apple tea. If you've never tried this then you need to, it's the most warming and comforting thing ever.
12. Sitting inside on a Sunday with a good book, listening to the rain outside.
13. Making the incredibly difficult decision of which one of your 487895521 winter coats you're going to wear to work today.
14. Your biggest, fluffiest dressing gown can become your favourite item of clothing again.
15. Treating yourself to a new, fluffy pair of slippers because a girl has got to have warm tootsies at all times.
16. Shepherd's pie, lasagna, toad in the hole, roast potatoes, gravy... you can stick your fancy summer salads and get back to the old school hearty basics.
17. Halloween and Bonfire night are just around the corner.
18. It's no longer so hot and sweaty that showers are all you can stand. A good long soak in the bath after a long day is just what you need. Preferably with candles, a good book and your favourite bubble bath.
19. Putting your wellies and a coat on and getting out of the house for a good walk to clear your head. Even if it's raining.
20. The magic of the first proper frost. The cool crisp air, the way everything is really still early in the morning. How the landscape seems so unfamiliar.
Are you sad the summer is over? Or are you secretly like me and prefer the subtle charm of Autumn and Winter? Let me know what you're looking forward to!
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