As the summer begins to draw to a close, my thoughts turn to autumn. I really dislike hot weather, so this summer has been an ordeal for me, what with the heatwave and the consistently warm, dry weather. I have hated it. I much prefer cosy weather - rainy days, chilly nights, the first frost...I'm a bad weather fan!
But summer cannot last forever and in the spirit of anticipation and preparation, my mum and I went shopping today with one goal in mind - candles. Autumnal fragranced candles to be exact and it's not a bit too early, as the shops are already bringing out their autumn stock. So while most people were strolling around in sun tops, picking up sun cream and barbecue supplies for this August bank holiday weekend, we two witches were busy sniffing our way down the candle isles, dreaming of the colder weather that is on the horizon and wondering when the pumpkin decorations would be coming out.
I went a little mad and got more candles than I needed. Let's face it, no-one needs scented candles; they are an everyday luxury, not a necessity, but I wanted to stock up while all the new scents were available, because they sell out fast. So I bought seven large jar candles! I got some lovely scents;
Amber & Sandalwood - smells warm and woody
Mahogany Apples - smells like apple-bobbing in a barrel
Cranberry Woods - which will crossover into Yuletide
Pumpkin Waffles - smells like festive baking
Spiced Vanilla - warm and comforting with notes of nutmeg and cinnamon
Wildberry Woods - which is a huge three wick candle; smells like walking through the forest when all the berries are ripe
Autumn - a classic; smells like the crisp golden leaves of a sunny autumn day and reminds me of horse-riding through the woods.
I'm not sure which one I'm going to burn first, but soon enough my house will be an autumnal retreat, even if summer insists on lingering. I also treated myself to a new tea - Twinings Gingerbread tea, which I've never tried before. I think it might be a new release as it was the last box on the shelf. Gingerbread is one of my favourite treats in autumn and winter, so now I can have gingerbread tea along with my gingerbread men. That will be just the thing to cosy up with as the nights draw in and the weather turns chilly.
I've also been watching my spooky DVDs in the evenings. Last night I was curled up watching The Covenant; the night before it was What Lies Beneath; tonight I'm going to watch Johnny Depp in Sleepy Hollow.
I've even been busy on Pintrest lately, putting together a Mood Board full of images that denote all that I love about this change in the seasons. Click here if you'd like to take a look at it.
I feel so lucky to live in a country where we have proper seasons. I couldn't live in a hot climate - it would drive me nuts. I like to see the leaves turn to gold, rust, amber and russet; I love that first tang of autumn on the edge of a summer breeze; I love the smell of ozone and petrichor on the air after the rain falls; I enjoy walking in a good downpour and coming home to a cosy house, a hot bath, snuggly pyjamas and a bowl of soup.
The dark season is my favourite time of year and as the nights draw in, I find a new lease of life. I thrive in autumn and winter, while the summertime drains me. After a day of shopping, I feel I am all prepared for the longer, darker nights and the chilly days, and after the hot, humid summer, I have to say - Autumn, you are most welcome!
BB
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