It’s my favourite time of year once again – the autumnal equinox takes place 12 days from now (the 23rd), marking the end of Summer and the start of Autumn across the Northern Hemisphere.
Autumn is the season of harvests, festivals, migrations, winter preparations, and of course, spectacular foliage. People are beginning to feel a crisp chill in the evening air, leaves are splashing mountainsides with bright colour, apples and pumpkins are being gathered, and animals are on the move.
Collected here are some of my top picks for this season! More will come later as the season unfolds. Until then, you might find me out for a stroll, enjoying the season.
Skincare
Olverum Body Oil
A rich, nourishing therapeutic oil which absorbs quickly yet provides exquisite moisturisation. This sublimely aromatic formulation is expertly crafted with over 30 essential and cold-pressed botanical oils, including antioxidant-rich raspberry seed oil, and Alaria esculenta extract, which is known to boost the synthesis of collagen, preserving skin’s elasticity. Olverum Body Oil leaves your skin feeling smooth, plumped and rejuvenated.
Balanced & Beautiful by Angela Langford
An indulgent mix of kiwi, rosehip & safflower is blended with omegas 3 & 6 to help balance skin. Cypress, bergamot & lemongrass are folded in to clear blocked pores, whilst mandarin & frankincense help tone & lift.
Apparel
Tabitha Cashmere socks from Pantherella
Cashmere socks from Pantherella are made from the finest yarns and are hand finished for the premium quality finish Pantherella is renowned for. Cashmere socks give you the very best of quality and comfort and make the perfect gift.
Tabitha 5×1 Rib knee-high socks are wonderfully soft, slipping into a pair of knee-high cashmere socks is a decadent experience that never grows old. For total sartorial elegance cashmere socks are a must.
Slip your feet into these cosy knitted lambswool slippers for the ultimate in-home comfort and personal style. These hard-wearing, handmade slippers are fully lined with soft fluffy sheepskin and have 100% lambswool uppers to keep feet snug and warm. Our natural wool fibres are breathable, making these slippers much fresher and more hygienic than synthetic and other non-wool slippers.
Home
Mammoth Shine Advanced Mattress
The Shine Advanced is the final and deepest mattress of this collection. The 300mm depth allows us to add even more Medical Grade™ Foam so we can afford two more PostureCell® zones giving you an indulgent seven point support system head to toe. This is our most extravagant of the three Shine mattresses and is the perfect mattress for back pain.
The Ultimate Deep Pillow
The Ultimate Deep was specially created for those who prefer to sleep on their side. It follows the National Guidelines for Sleep, so the Ultimate Deep is high enough to support the gap between the point of the shoulder and head, ensuring good neck support.
Grey Velvet Storage Stool by Beautify
The best kind of storage is the kind that doesn’t look like storage. This beautiful stool opens up to reveal internal storage space, perfect for hiding away your make-up bag or hairdryer while keeping everything easily accessible for daily use.
The combination of two growing trends – grey velvet and rose gold – makes this a desirable statement furniture piece that’s totally Insta-worthy. Add some modern interior design to your space with this stunning stool.
Personalised Pheasant Feathers Mug by Emma Bridgewater
Beautiful Pheasant Feathers 1/2 pint mug. It’s a dishwasher & microwave safe. All of Emma Bridgewater’s personalised pottery is decorated by hand, so you may see a slight variation between personalised pieces depending on the lettering and pattern that you have chosen.
Silk Pillowcases by Silkgifts.co.uk
The ivory/white silk pillowcase is 25 momme weight – it is undyed and chemical-free – the charmeuse weave allows your face and hair to glide while you sleep causing less friction. Silkgifts pillowcases have a 7-inch pillow retainer. Standard size -50 x 76cm (20 x 30 inches).
Cinnamon and Orange Vegan Candle by Newshome Candles
Newshome Candles Cinnamon and Orange Vegan and Natural Soy Candle are one for the mind and soul. With the orange bringing positive energy to the room, mixed in with cinnamon that helps improve self-confidence.
Warm White LED Connectable Fairy Lights
Lights4fun.co.uk’s Essential Series fairy lights are ideal for in and around your home. Designed with flexibility in mind, these discreet and lightweight lights are a must-have!
Food
Pumpkin Spice Instant Coffee by Beanies
Beanies Pumpkin Spice flavour gives you that warm comforting feeling with notes of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and ginger – and it’s so, so good!
Hoogly Vanilla Chai
Bold and fiery chai spices are perfectly tempered by smooth vanilla in this well-crafted combination.Upgrade your daily cup of tea and create a little bit of hygge in your life.
‘Hoogly Tea’ combines our love of tea with this mindful Danish concept to create a unique and healthy range of blends, made with luxury ingredients. Hoogly is the pronunciation of ‘hyggelig,’ the adjective of Hygge, and we invite you now to have a hoogly time drinking one of our delicious and indulgent brews and be seduced by the wonderfully relaxing Danish way of life.
Teatulia Turmeric Tea
Turmeric has been a staple of South Asian cooking for thousands of years. Turmeric tea has been around for nearly as long, loved for its bright yellow-orange colour, rich flavour and health-giving properties. The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, has been shown to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. Teatulia’s turmeric tea is a blend of moringa tea, stevia extract, and turmeric root. As with all their teas, every leaf is grown at their organic garden in northern Bangladesh.
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