Embracing autumn

Whilst those in the Northern Hemisphere are looking forward to Spring and Summer, here in Australia we are drifting towards Autumn and Winter. It's overcast, chilly and raining today - very autumnal weather! So rather than mourning Summer, I'm embracing Autumn by thinking about the things that I will enjoy as this change of season is upon us. I'm looking forward to...

Wearing toasty socks...
Bringing out the warm blankets and throws...

Staying indoors and reading more books (and blogs)...

Planting a few bulbs...

Lighting the fire in the evenings...

Enjoying winter blooms such as Lily of the Valley and hellebores...

Making lots of soup (tonight I'm making minestrone) and eating it with fresh, crusty bread...

Lighting the candles more often...

And of course, enjoying the colours of nature brought to us compliments of the falling leaves...

No matter where you are, what do you do to embrace the season?

Images from: Image 1 Lucyina Moodie; Image 2 Pondicherry; Images 3 - 8 Notebook Magazine; Image 9 Donna Hay; Images 10 - 11 Notebook Magazine.