Whilst I love my summers in the sun at the beach....
once September arrives, I get such a feeling of excitement & anticipation at the thought of autumn and all that it brings.
It's always been my favourite season....
September in London so far has been a mixture of gorgeous sunny days & a little rain.
The evenings are starting to get shorter & a little chillier.
It's a the time of year that speaks to me of comfort & warmth....
it's says everything about me that my winter boots far outnumber my shoe collection & there's nothing I like more than a chunky scarf & woollen hat.
Blacks & greys, cashmere socks, biker boots, layers....
Soups and casseroles, puddings & pies....
hot chocolates & coffees
it's the season that suits my cooking best!
sitting in a cafe with the windows steaming up, huddled up for warmth & lingering just a few minutes longer than usual to cling on to the heat
I live a short walk from London's Hampstead Heath, it's beautiful all year round but particularly in autumn as the seasons change.
I walk there 2-3 times a week....
sometimes early morning with a girlfriend when it's still misty and there's a chill in the air
sometimes late afternoons with my children when we wrap up warm, scuff through the leaves & head for one of the higher points on the Heath where we can get a great view over London.
Whenever I think of autumn, I think of the Heath and the eternally beautiful changing colours of the trees, it's a place I will always love & be drawn to.
London has such beautiful parks & green spaces but Hampstead Heath is really something - a must-see if you are visiting London.
I am writing this piece as my first contribution to the blog group "By Invitation Only...."
This month's theme is "October Thoughts" and these are mine....
Pop over to Marsha's blog here to see more posts from those around the world taking part....
Autumn in New York....
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French Onion Soup....
".....season of mists and mellow fruitfulness...."
John Keats
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