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How are we all doing? It feels like October just zipped by in a blink of an eye, doesn’t it? I made the somewhat ludicrous decision to host a small gathering on Halloween night, which, in hindsight, might have been a bit ambitious given the chaos that typically accompanies such festivities. We always go all out for Halloween; it has become somewhat of a tradition in our household, and we usually find ourselves inundated with trick-or-treaters eager to collect their sugary bou

Autumn has always been my favourite time of year. I've always loved that back-to-school feeling that September brings: the idea of fresh beginnings, feeling renewed after a summer break; we can begin again with a clean slate and it feels like anything is possible. Harvest, pumpkins and squash, fields of sunflowers. Conkers, acorns and crispy leaves underfoot. Knee-high boots and woolly tights. Gingham tablecloths, apple and blackberry crumble. Gingerbread and cinnamon sprin

I'm not sure if I've mentioned it before, but Autumn is my favourite time of year. My school days are long over, but I still get that back-to-school feeling every September. After months of relaxed dressing suited to the heat and a busy family summer, when the calendar turns over,I look forward to dressing that little bit smarter. The nice thing about early Autumn is that the weather is neither too hot or too cold so you can dress for style, not just coping with the element