Autumn Inspiration

 

If yesterday was the very best example of Autumn weather (dry, bright, warm, blue sky, sunshine), then today has definitely been the worst. It's been horrid. Gloomy, cold, wet, grey and dismal, the kind of Autumn weather that makes my heart ache and makes me long for summer again. I haven't liked it one bit. I have been working a little on my growing collection of brightly crocheted Autumn Things and reminding myself that this season does contain beauty, despite the nasty weather.

As I sit and crochet, I flick back and forth between these pages, drinking them in and absorbing the very essence of Good Autumn stuff. Warmth and colour and cosy feel-good. That's what I wish my wreath to be about, with none of the horrid bits. None whatsoever thank you very much.

These pages are such a tonic when the weather turns nasty. They are from last months Country Living (the October issue), and represent the very best kind of seasonal styling. I just love them so much, I love the combination of decorating ideas and shopping lists, combined with that slightly dreamy, unreal "photoshoot" kind of perfection. It just makes me feel good right down to my toes.

Sometimes Autumn magazines make me feel slightly melancholy as I mourn the end of the summer issues (which are my favourite-best ones), and I really don't like the overwhelming devotion to Brown. But even the browns this year seem pretty good to me, and I am warming to them in small doses. On my wreath, acorns and hedgehogs can be brown, I've decided. And everything else will be a riot of glorious, rich, fiery, fabulous colour.

I've been enjoying searching for creative Autumnal inspiration in cyberspace, there is sooooo much loveliness out there! I'd like to share some of my favourites with you, just to lift your spirits in appreciation of all that is Good about Autumn......


Gourds and mini pumpkins :: Better Homes & Gardens

Pumpkins and sunflowers :: Worthing Court

Leaves and berries :: Horn's Handmade

Foliage and berries :: Vita Ranunkler

Mushrooms and pine cones :: Finding Home

Crocheted Autumn :: Beaded Berries

Free pattern for leaves and trailing vines :: Red Heart

Pompoms and felt flowers :: Nature's Heirloom

Lovely felt flowers :: Lauren's Creative

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Wishing you a bright and cheerful weekend xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Amy at love made my home]

Some lovely pictures and inspirations. I do love Country Living, but I was a bit shocked when my next one arrived in the post today - and it is the December Christmas edition - eek!!

[PendleStitches]

It has been a dreadful day today...but a perfect excuse to sit and stitch.

[Sara Jenkins]

We are enjoying a couple if days in Winchester whilst Matts away. Can't believe it's been lovely weather here again today. So lucky. And we'll be home before the storms. X

[Dorothy Griffiths]

Hi Lucy like you I love Country Living have it in my bag to read in bed tonight - love this season it is my absolute favourite. Your work is just stunning Lucy, always enjoy your posts. Have a fabulous weekend, big hug to you
Dorothy
:-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Rosanna Molinari]

I love everything you do I'm your fan, I'm from Chile a hug for you

[Angela-Southern USA]

Wonderful inspiration! It's been cold and windy here today. A good excuse to stay inside and crochet (I told myself, as I looked around at the other things I should be doing)lol. It's hard to pick a favorite wreath, they all have aspects I like. Makes the ideas flow, them and the magazine. Hope your weekend is sunny!

[Umran]

Beautiful photos,lovely Autumn colours and inspiring ideas...Thank you Lucy,have a nice weekend,too..

[Carolien]

I remember fall from when I was growing up but now, living in Southern California, summer for me winds down through november. Then we get a little 'winter' with the holidays, and in Januari we're starting spring. This goes for decorating as well. I find your lovely project and colors strangely familiar but exotic as well.

[BellaKarma]

Fantastic motivation, since I'm working on my own Autumn-inspired crochet project! I'm still waiting for fall here in Southern California. Thinking it might finally show up around January. ;-)

[Chel C]

This is my favourite season with the beautiful rusty reds and golden browns along with the crispy air in the mornings. The weather has been kind for October, apart from the storm that is on the way which will probably signal the start of true autumn. Enjoy all the loveliness of the wreaths and your project sounds brilliant. xx

[Clare]

I love the colours of Autumn so much, I think thats why it's one of my favourite seasons. I long to get out to the woods, here hoping Mondays coming storm is not to bad and the trees can hold onto some of they're leaves. It been all winter wreaths and snowflakes here today.
Clare x

[Joy]

Lovely wreaths ... but Lucy's will be best :-) ... I have my yarn and patterns sorted - alas not made a start yet as I have been busy covering my lovely balls that arrived yesterday to yarn bomb my cherry tree in the front garden which I will see from my kitchen window!! xx Love Joy xx

[Marie]

Absolutely gorgeous! I get so melancholy during fall. I have always preferred summer.

Thank you for the beautiful photos. It was such a wonderful bit of unexpectedness in my day. I love your photos and your blog. The vibrant colors in your photos keeps me coming back and I love your style of writing. Very inspiring!

[Pearl Curtis]

Thanks for that Lucy, Autumn has such lovely colours. Lots to inspire creative folk.

[J]

That mini pumpkin wreath!!! And the pom poms!!! Love all of these bright cheery autumnal colours.

Today is windy but sunny thankfully, hope we have some more good bright autumn days left in this year before the gloom of winter settles in!

- J

[mrsbrownmakes]

Gorgeous Autumn colours, but I love how they look so good against the colour of stormy skies.

[Katie]

Such lovely Autumn inspiration. We are in Spring over here in New Zealand and I'm looking forward to summer but you just can't beat Autumn colours! Must be because I was born in the UK in Autumn I reckon!