Autumn Sunshine

What a glorious day to welcome in the new season! The sky is so blue and the sunshine so golden, why cavil at the end of summer? The trees are so pretty at this time of year, their golden leaves dance in the wind. Easter is around the corner, and there are still warm days ahead. Yet I am looking forward the chill of the wind on my cheeks, because out will come lovely woollen jackets and scarves, pretty coloured gloves and three-quarter boots. Autumn’s layered fashion is so much more fun than skimpy summer’s.

I found this cute little fringed poncho on Etsy last year; it’s vintage 50s, and is made from cream coloured wool, embroidered all over in rust red. How adorable is it? I’m looking forward to skipping through the autumn leaves in it.

Happy autumn!

I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air.
— Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)