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Umber, Orange, Sienna

So, yesterday was Hallowe'en, of course. I lost all enthusiasm for Hallowe'en when I came to England and realised that they don't do guising here. Guising, as in 'disguising', which involves visiting people's houses, in disguise, and singing them a song in return for a boiled sweet or two.

Nevertheless, the unalterable thing about this Hallowe'eny time of year is that, wherever you are (in this hemisphere), there is always a proliferation of oranges, umbers, burnt siennas and burgundies. Falling, as it does, in the perfect part of autumn when all the trees are just about to lose their leaves and when all the best autumnal food is coming into season, you can't avoid it, really. I certainly can't after driving to work through the Cotswolds at sunrise all last week, and having some of Ben's amazing parsnip and butternut squash soup as a cosy lunch on Saturday.


The beautiful colours that I whizz past on my drive to the office have been rather inspiring the clothes that have been catching my eye recently, so after taking these photographs, I couldn't help but compile a dream selection, far out of my price range though a lot of it may be!

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Also, a little hello to those of you that have arrived here from lovely Hila's blog last week – hello! I'm more than delighted to see you all here.

17 comments:

  1. everything about autumn from nature, to food to the clothing is all so delightful!

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  2. You take stunning pictures. I'm pretty sure I think that about your blog every time I see it! Also that cape is fantastic!

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  3. i always wanted to visit the cotswolds when i was in england, it looks stunning!

    and i love that sequinned clutch but i love most things with sequins :)

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  4. I´d love to visit that village because I have a soft spot for that kind of representation of englishness..
    I concur that the cape is absolutely perfect. I have been looking for a cape but without success.

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  5. One of the things I adore about England is the autumn colours. I miss them terribly, and will live vicariously through you and your country drives.

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  6. Hello, I'm one of those who found you via Le Projet d'Amour. Your blog is absolutely lovely. These days, I look out of my bedroom window each morning and am awed by all the vibrant oranges in the garden. There is definitely something in the air at this time of year.

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  7. Ohh i've never heard of that tradition! It sounds like so much fun though I wish we did do it in england O_O!

    These photos are perfect. Autumn is indeed in full swing! xx

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  8. golden leaves look so beautiful at the sunlight! that`s one of the reason why i love autumn so much. there is something particular in the air that makes this season really wonderful!

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  9. That soup looks absolutely fantastic. :-) I'm one of the visitors from Hila's blog and I'm so happy to have found you. :-) I love your pictures and how you translate your experiences into inspiration for what you wear. Delightful. :-)

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  10. Lovely photos! That soup looks mouthwatering. :)

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  11. Ach! So beautiful. I love how a palette in nature overwhelms the imagination!

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  12. What an amazing depiction of London. You have a gift!

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  13. Beautiful colors. The natural lighting hitting that house is breathtaking.


    Camila Faria

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  14. what a perfectly delicious and comforting post, I want to step into it.

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  15. So in love with these colors! And that house looks very dreamy.

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  16. I love autumn colors, and even though I don't normally wear them, I've been drawn to fall colored clothes as well!

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