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Hey guys! how’s it all hanging? low and lose, I hope! This week has been a bit… glumful. Winter’s well and truly on its merry way, and whilst I love most things about the Autumn/Winter months, I can’t help but feel gross about the horrible weather. But! We must look on the bright side about all the great stuff that goes on during these dark months :)

• The beautiful Autumnal fallen leaves. Ok, so when it’s wet you can slip and crack your spine or split your trews and stuff, but they still look super purdy… even when you’ve fallen down and your eyeball is like ———- that far away from them…

  

  Photo by Me!

• Yummy foods made from seasonal faves. Yes friends, the time of the SQUASH is upon us. There’s nothing like a good chunk’o'pumpkin to warm the very cockles of your frozen winter heart, right? Expect some recipes on here pretty soon, enabling you too (even if you’ve never look a squash in the eye) to cook some comfort treats this autumn! Although, if you want something a little more concise this is the book I swear by: Cooking with Pumpkins & Squash by Brian Glover
• Autumn Spice. You know what I’m talking about, sumptuous cinnamon, fragrant clove and zingy ginger. Soon enough starbucks will bring back their Gingerbread latte, but why not just make your own with some fabulous homemade ginger syrup? Or why not fragrance your winter wardrobe with a great alternative to lavendar? Hell, go the whole hog, fragrance yourself!
• Pulling out the winter knitwear. It’s time to snuggle back into your warm knits and sweaters. This season I plan on buying several new cardigans, in various colours, to wear over my everyday t-shirts. Lovely!
• Shopping for a new winter coat :D Much much fun to be had with picking styles and colours. May I suggest reading this great article: How to buy a winter coat
• Getting ready for a new skincare regime, winter skin takes a lot of battering so you need to get the balance right. This week I’ll be shopping for a new cleanser (slightly exfoliation, but gentle & moisturising), perhaps a new moisturiser and some vitamin suppliments to keep my skin, hair & nails in tip top condition. Expect a ‘Winter Skin’ post later this week :)