Entering Autumn

So despite the incredible blue skies today clinging on as apposed to our usual grey and glum weather, Autumn is undoubtedly on our doorstep. This season, is one of my favourites. Many of you may be thinking how could you say that!? after the beautiful summer us Brits have just had (and believe me I am whole fully grateful) but there is something about Autumn that just gets me every time. 

The weather in Autumn, I think, is like marmite. Some hate it and and some love it. I personally love it, because you can enjoy those sunny mornings where the sky is blue and clear but you also get those days where you are forced to snuggle up inside all day (in fear of that transitional-to-cold-weather freezing numb face, but really it's an excuse to fill up on tea and cakes and lounge on the sofa) 

Some of my favourite things about Autumn include:

• The weather, as stated above
• The clothes. Topshop in particular becomes a beacon of guilt at this time of the year for me, because everything is just way to perfect. And so because of the change in temperature, without those new extra layers *trying to justify purchases*, well you may freeze . And no mum, you wouldn't want that...
• Candles. Those heavenly warm scents are back and there is no problem in filling your house with those smells even if someone else doesn't like them.
• Food. Hearty portions of typical pub food are back on the menu after the 'summer salad' phase. Oh how I've missed you...
• And obviously, with the arrival of Autumn, means not far behind it, is Winter. I don't think I need to tell you what that means... *Que Michael Buble serenading the hearts of every British woman*

So those are some of the reasons I am ready for Autumn this year, and I would love to hear your thoughts on the season and what your looking forward to also!

This Weeks Pic's

The perfect accompaniment of a mint green clutch with gold detailing from Accessorize

A perfect day at my Nans' Cousins house for a family reunion 

There were many little hidden gems among the gardens

I fell in love with the colours of the 'Primrose: Early Colour Photography In Russia' exhibition at the Photographers Gallery, London

Which was then followed by Eds diner Cajun Vegetable burger. I think it was well deserved after all the walking...

On the road

So a few weeks ago my family and I flew across the pond to embark on a two week road trip, starting in Canada where we drove down the west coast into the United States. We landed into Calgary in Canada, where we then travelled down towards Vancouver. The scenery was incredible, and made the hours of travelling down there slightly more bearable. After soaking in the scene in Vancouver, we headed across the border (where we met the most talkative and helpful border officer I've ever met) and plodded towards Seattle. Bringing the first sunshine of our trip (we were eternally greatful) it really was a beautiful city with lots of shops and markets. The trip then took us to San Francisco which was amazing. Here we were able to stop and rest our tired bones for three days and then the return journey involved heading back up to Vancouver, driving through areas such as Portland and many small towns and pit stops. It's safe to say by the end of the trip we were stuffed to the brim with burgers and chips and had done enough travelling to last us a lifetime, but it really was a memorable trip with many fun memories. 

Sorry if the spacing between some of the images has messed up and is all over the place, I know it looks awful! I am still working out how to stop that!