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 begun, and I'm already feeling decidedly autumnal!
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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 so many trips to Tokyo, there are still countless things to experience in this amazing city.
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Autumn is the perfect time of year to roll up your sleeves and spend a cosy afternoon baking. There’s nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your home, and it’s the perfect accompaniment to all those hearty stews and soups that I crave throughout October.
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Every October without fail, Elliott and I venture to Hewitt's Farm and pick up a couple of Halloween pumpkins.
It's become a bit of a tradition over the last few years, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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I don't know about you, but I am so ready for autumn.
Cosy sweaters are hanging in my closet, our Halloween candy has already been purchased and my apartment is covered in pumpkins. As you probably already know, this time of year is my idea of heaven.
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I had big plans for my blog this autumn, and vowed to post twice a week throughout the entirety of the season.
Unfortunately, things didn't quite go as I imagined. Life got in the way - with a hectic work schedule, a new gym routine and regular therapy sessions I just haven't had the time or energy to come up with new posts.
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Everyone obsesses over pumpkin-spiced everything during autumn, but I beg you to spare a thought for the humble kabocha squash.
As pumpkin's lesser-known cousin, kabocha is nonetheless a staple in my kitchen throughout the colder months.
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I've always loved the idea of a cosy retreat during the autumn months - a little house away from everything else, with nothing to fill my time aside from woodland walks and a good book.
This year, I finally got my wish!
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Sing it with me: "It's the most frightening time of the yeaaaaar...."
Okay, so maybe spooky songs aren't my strong point. But I do like to consider myself a bit of an expert in all things Halloween - it's my favourite day of the year, after all!
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Summer is officially over, and I might just be the happiest person alive.
Sure, the warmer months have their benefits - barbecues on the roof, a warm breeze blowing through my apartment and an abundance of fresh fruit, to name a few - but I'm honestly just not the biggest fan.
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