A round up from the archives of my most popular Autumn recipes and posts.
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An Indian summer in Devon
I apologise that this week has been pretty sparse on the post front. It has been so beautiful here in our little corner of Devon that we have spent every moment on the beach, on the bike or pottering in the garden. I know the last vestiges of summer will…
Jobs for the weekend: a busy Autumn ‘to-do list’
Blimey, I’ve got my work cut out for me this weekend: Outside, I will be: Planting daffs and bulbs various – as well as tidying up the beds, ditching the annuals and dividing and re-homing some of the herbacious perennials. Planting up various bowls and planters with hyacinths and paper-white…
CF Recipe: Sausage, leeks and cream – one-pot wonder
Full disclaimer: I have no idea where I learnt this recipe, but I am 110% sure that it is not something I made up myself. I remember reading it and thinking 1/ YUM! 2/ god that looks easy. Basically the two credentials for any mid-week supper in our household. You…
Autumnal spending spree: Cos, Gap, Uniqlo
It’s started. That twang of the purse-strings when I see the new season’s haul on the shop’s rails. Ankle boots, chambray, slouchy knitwear, leather detailing…. HELLO AUTUMN. So I’ve done a pretty good job in getting my new season’s wardrobe under way, here’s what I’ve just added to my basket:…
CF Preview: Diptyque’s new autumn candles launched
Just as I was settling in to my ‘al fresco office’ (aka under the parasol on the terrace) to enjoy another cloud-less summer’s day, this email landed in my inbox and immediately had me hankering after smoky, grey autumn days, conkers, bonfires, misty mornings, damp earth and fallen leaves… Diptyque…
A perfect autumnal Sunday in Lyme Regis
One of the things I love about living in the country now, compared to the 20 years I spent here as a child, is how much more I appreciate the little things. It’s like looking at the place through an Instagram filter. As a teen I’d think nothing of a…
Beauty trend: Autumnal berry shades
From Jo Malone’s new hedgerow inspired blackberry and bay fragrance, to the stunning Violet Underground make-up collection from Tom Pecheux at Estee Lauder (think claret, violet and mauve shades in high gloss and metallic finishes) – this season has gone berry. Be it dark winey cassis or bold raspberry pinks,…
My treasured Liberty bag
My Liberty tooled patent leather maxi bag isn’t a new purchase, but a seasonal favourite that signals the switch to my autumn wardrobe. She’s been tucked up in her dust bag all summer but as the first leaves drop, out she comes: Each year I fall in love with her…
Autumn boots
CF.com is by no means a fashion blog, but what with the rain whipping at the windows, a soothing butternut squash risotto on the stove and the advent of the Brora sale (nothing says ‘goodbye summer’ more than cashmere cardis), this afternoon my mind has begun to wander to thoughts…