Living Autumn Vicariously

On this the Winter Solstice I normally feel sorry to leave Autumn behind, as a season I love it; the change from hazy Summer to glowing Autumn colours is just beautiful. This year in Britain was no exception, the months have been crisp and the turning of the leaves exceptional.  However with starting a new business, and trying to juggle a job and home life as well this year I've lived Autumn vicariously through the blogs of others. Here are some of my favourites:  Sallytangle  - With stunning photography and Sally's unique take on beauty around her, which joyfully happens to be my home town too, her wonderful bloggings keep me glowing for hours later.  As well as wanting a Walnut Whip.

Kat Goldin - Not only is Kat's photography inspirational (she runs courses on Capturing the best from from Childhood photography) for me she is a great blogging roll model. As a mother, struggling with business, family life and every day household dramas, it's lovely to read a blog that covers similar subjects, it gives me hope that I can succeed in my future endeavours. 

Having followed her blog for a couple of years now I've seen her business grow into something amazing, and with Blogtacular coming next year this is certainly a lady to keep and eye on. 

Cider with Rosie - Okay I'll admit it, I am totally jealous of this lady's beautiful life. Her photographs are glorious, and her blog a constant happy place to retreat to, her fashion pieces are especially nice as they are all actual wearable outfits which I feel would fit all shapes and sizes.

It's a blog I love to delve into, and has not helped with my broodiness for a puppy. 

I hope if you don't follow these great blogs already you'll take some time to peruse them, maybe like me unable to enjoy the escaping season you're living vicariously through others. 

Autumn this year may have been a missed season for me, but Winter and I are going to be best friends. 

Joyful Winter Solstice to you all, 

Blessed Autumn

Not been by in awhile as I've actually been too busy, doing stuff and things and dancing; but more about that another day for this evening I just want to say Blessed be Samhain.

The slightly blurry freak cat adored our pumpkin, a nice meal eaten and scary(Fright Night-not really scary) film watched. Maisie and Lucas dressed up as a Sugar skull girl and fireman, and enjoyed a party at sister in laws, and tricker treaters visited. 

A cool day for them, but for me it signals true the end of Summer, and the start of Autumn and colder Winter days.  Samhain is the pagan celebration of the veil coming down between worlds giving us the opportunity to remember those on the other side and celebrate their lives. Giving people the time to reflect on the circle of life before having to prepare themselves for no doubt tough Winters(no hot water bottles for them). 

I'm off to snuggle on the sofa with Buffy cat (yes her real name not just for Halloween) and think about the Autumn days to come. I think I better get knitting.

Amanda.x.

Autumn Daze

So after not posting a picture from the last day of Summer yesterday because it looked like this...

Today I walked to work(typically in all day) on a day like this, I am filled with hope that Autumn will be full of bright, crisp and clear days. 

 

 Happy first day of Autumn 2012. 

May it be a happy season.

Amanda.x.

Wordless Wednesday - Autumn

Amanda.x.

Fallen Apples & Crispy Leaves

"Smoke hangs like haze over harvested fields,
The gold of stubble, the brown of turned earth
And you walk under the red light of fall
The scent of fallen apples, the dust of threshed grain
The sharp, gentle chill of fall.
Here as we move into the shadows of autumn
The night that brings the morning of spring
Come to us, Lord of Harvest
Teach us to be thankful for the gifts you bring us ..."
- Autumn Equinox Ritual.