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
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.
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!
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