autumn
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Homemade Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies
I always obsess over the pumpkin, sweet potato and kabocha squash sweet treats that I stumble across in Japan, as they taste perfectly autumnal while still remaining fairly nutritious. Now that I’m stuck in the UK for the foreseeable future,… Continue reading
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Searching For My Autumn Wedding Dress
Our November wedding date is drawing ever closer, and it’s officially time to do something that I’ve been dreaming of ever since I was a little girl. I’m talking, of course, about choosing my wedding dress. Read more… Continue reading
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6 Cosy and Wholesome Autumn Activities
After being in some form of lockdown for well over a year, the thought of hibernating during the colder months feels almost inconceivable. Even this self-proclaimed autumn queen feels a little apprehensive at the idea of staying inside again! Read… Continue reading
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How To Prepare Your Kitchen For Autumn
Autumn is the busiest time of the year when it comes to the kitchen. I can usually get away with simply throwing together a salad during the summer, but the colder months call for hearty home-cooked meals and a steady… Continue reading
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10 Savoury, Seasonal Pumpkin Recipes
The majority of pumpkin recipes that I see floating around on Instagram and Pinterest consist of cakes, muffins and sweet pies. While those are delicious in moderation, I definitely have more of a savoury tooth. Read more… Continue reading
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Stocking Up On Seasonal Local Produce
As the summer draws to a close, the squirrels are out in full force. I’ve been glued to my window lately, watching them busily forage for nuts as they prepare to hibernate throughout the winter. I can’t help but relate… Continue reading
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9 Ways To Use Up Your Autumn Apple Harvest
Is anyone else’s kitchen currently filled with more apples than they could ever possibly eat? While I’m definitely not complaining, I have been struggling to come up with creative ways to use up this abundance of sweet, seasonal fruit. Read… Continue reading
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Planning A Simple, Grateful Autumn Season
I’m writing this snuggled under a cosy blanket with a pumpkin candle burning next to me. Outside, the rain pours down in sheets and the wind is blowing the first leaves from the trees. The new season has only just… Continue reading
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We’re Engaged!
Elliott asked me to marry him! After five years together, we are officially engaged to be married. Words can’t describe how happy I am! Read more… Continue reading
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Autumn Leaves In Karuizawa
We’re a week into our trip around Japan, and I’m having the most wonderful time. We’ve played futuristic arcade games, created our own noodles at the Cup Noodle Museum, explored the Tsukiji Fish Market… I could go on. Even after… Continue reading
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