Monday 1 October 2012

Hello October ....

October always seems to herald the start of darker times, a move closer to Winter as the days shorten & the colours deepen.

I love the way the seasons blend seamlessly into each other, the changes subtle but distinct. Every morning I look out of my window, above the tree tops & onto the fields & I can see the changes ...

After a week of wild weather & floods - fortunately not for us, we needed to clear the cobwebs so headed out to a favourite local place - attingham-park



Oh dear - the chickens were very cute when they roamed but ...


The beautiful walled garden is still full of colour - gorgeous flowers in favourite colours ...


Towering trees frame this path - can you see the walkers in the distance?


I love the simple lines of this bridge & how it has a gentle bounce as you walk over ...


and the patterns made by the leaves & the sky ....


Which way today - deer park or woodland?


Tiny orange fungi look very cute pushing up amongst the moss ...


and Autumn leaves .... 

Autumn leaves

The magnificent Attingham Park - my favourite view, a Downton Abbey type moment!


and the river Severn near the historic Ironbridge in Shropshire ....


Hope you are ready for October & the change of season it brings. Thanks for stopping by, always lovely to read the comments & return the visits!

Dee ~♥~


14 comments:

  1. Lovely photo's!!K

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    1. Thank you K - thanks for always taking time to comment x

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  2. Oh, I hope to visit England one of these days. I love that sign about the foxes. There's something so quaint about it. Thanks for sharing your dream on my blog. I came over here to encourage you. :)

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    1. Thank you so much for returning the visit & your encouragement Miss Mustard Seed - your blog is such an inspiration & eye candy. You would love England with your gorgeous style that you will surely find, as I do when I travel, that there is not enough time to see & do everything you want. Thank you again ....

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  3. Places I would love to go...England, Ireland, Scotland.....your pics are inspiring...I did a few of my Sept. Travels...

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    1. Thank you for stopping by Kathryn - I just love pretty places & hope to visit the US someday ...

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  4. You asked for it on mustard seed's blog so here I am visiting your blog and that snow covered photo made me glad I stopped by. I hope you find the time to realize those dreams and to stop by my blog as well...we just might be experiencing some of life's passages at the same time

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    1. I am very impressed with you ladies & the support via the Mustard Seed;

      I love your blog & especially your new kitchen cupboards with your delightful glassware. I will be stopping by regularly.

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  5. We are as inspired by England as you are (we're from Worcester). You might enjoy the photos of our recent trip home on our blog. Look forward to future posts.

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    1. I have just read your blog & gosh - it is strange that we both walk along the River Severn, even if I am further up than Worcester near Ironbridge.

      I love your hardwares - they are just so pretty! I will definitely be following your blog in future.

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  6. It is my very favorite season...but I'm not sure...it might not be as dark/dreary as it looks to be there. I don't thrive in heat...so this is wonderful!

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    1. Thank you for visiting Auntie Bliss - I have returned the visit & love your blog, especially the photo of your Mom & her s-i-l gadding about in their little golf cart at 84 and 92 years old - that is the spirit ladies, embrace life. I love your blog & will add it to my essential reading list!

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  7. Visiting from Miss Mustardseed's - just stopped by to say hello and keep up with your dreams.

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    1. Thank you for your visit Jeannie-JB; I absolutely love your blog ♥ your thrifting finds are enough to gladden any heart. I will be looking in regularly to see what treasures you have found.

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