fall
Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;
Lengthen night and shorten day;
Every leaf speaks bliss to me
Fluttering from the autumn tree.
I shall smile when wreaths of snow
Blossom where the rose should grow;
I shall sing when night's decay
Ushers in a drearier day.
Fall, leaves, fall
by Emily Jane Brontë
Since Autumn is my favourite season, I decided to share the little list of things that I would like to try or accomplish during these favourites months. I do not want to set any “goal”, and feel frustrated once I know that none of the ones listed has be accomplished, no pressure on! But if some of the “task” listed could become a tradition that I would be thrilled to repeat year after year, that would make a very happy me.
Living alongside the seasons and enjoying the simple details that fills everyday life is something very dear to my heart. When the first shoots blossom on trees in the Spring, and they hold the promise of a luxurious harvest in the Summer, or when chestnuts are collected in the woods to make the most delicious Autumn soup, or when it’s already the time to decorate the Christmas tree and gather around a table of abundance with our family in the Winter, these are the things that I cherish the most. These simple moments that don’t last very long, but that we’re expecting with so much joy and happiness.
I do not have a lot of traditions yet, but from now on, I'll be working hard on making it something regular on the annual calendar.
Simple ideas for Autumn:
The evenings are getting longer and colder, and the home can get quite chilly. Most of this time is spend in the kitchen - which is the only room in the flat that provides a bit of warmth during this time of the year. There's often a pot of water boiling, getting ready to give teas and infusions their delicious flavors, or a pie baking in the oven. And there's quite often some knitting involved too.
I'm joining Nicole from Frontier dreams on her Keep Caml Craft Along this week.
Acorn knitting needles /Skein, Calico / Skein, Rye / Taproot mag, issue 10: MEND/ Pumpkin Spice Latte
Autumn has always been my favourite season. It's the time of the year when I want to have longer walks in the woods, gathering the last plants to press, mushrooming, and just enjoying the light and warmth. And this year is no exception. I want to try something very seasonal and new to me: acorn coffee. It's the time of the year when I also want to spend more time indoors, looking at the trees though my windows, a cup of pumpkin spice latte between my hands and the smell of the soup cooking on the stove. It's the time of the year when I think of nothing else but knitting cosy sweaters and beautiful yarns, whilst reading an inspiring book.
What do you enjoy the most during this time of the year?
Two years ago, I had shared on my previous blog a recipe of Pumkin Spice Latte. Since that time, I drink this delicious seasonal beverage from the very beginning of Fall, until the very end.
And I thought it could be a very good reminder to share how I enjoy it.
So you will need:
In a saucepan add the pumpkin with a bit of water. Cook until you obtain a thick puree. Then pour in the milk and bring to a boil. Add the cinnamon and the sugar. At the same time make coffee.
Put a tea filter over a mug, and pour in the milk. Then add the coffee and the vanilla extract. Cover with whipped cream and sprinkle with orange peel. And voilà!
I hope that you are doing well since last time and that you are embracing this new season.
Even though the Autumn has not officially started, I like to associate the 1st of September with the beginning of Fall. And I’ve been enjoying it so much!
Last weekend, I’ve been mushrooming for the first time in a very long time. And I came back home with a basket full of different mushrooms. Some of them have been eaten in soup, but the most part has been preserved for this winter.
Even though I'm not a college student anymore, I wanted to treat myself with some "back to school" supplies. And in my world, that means knitting stuff. I've been wanting this tote for such a long time. I often work in coffeeshops and so I thought that this little bag would be perfect to carry all of my projects around. I also ordered some icelandic yarn for a new sweater, and got some very good deals whislt browsing people stashes on Ravelry. SO there's even more yarn on its way!
Are you also looking forward to embracing this new season?
