Guest post 06: 'Autumn in London' by Simone from 'The Bottom of the Ironing Basket'...

Hello, I am Simone from 'The Bottom of the Ironing Basket' and I am from London, England.

Charlotta and I have been reading each other's blogs for some time now and I was very flattered that she asked me if I would write something for her wonderfully stylish blog. I am also delighed that for a few weeks at least she is a little closer to me, spending happy times with her family in Sweden.....'skojar bara Charlotta!'



Without a doubt, Autumn is my most favourite time of year....the day that I unpack my scarves, knitwear and winter boots is a day of celebration for me!!

September is often a time of late sunny days in England and this year has been no exception....but slowly the weather is changing, the evenings are cooler and the leaves are starting to fall. It is a month that always has a hint of a "new start" about it....a 'back-to-school feeling'. Indeed my youngest child has just started full-time school for the first time and so it is a time of change for all of us.



This week I have been filling my afternoons with organising, de-cluttering and clearing out....making space for autumn.....finding wellington boots, walking boots, woolly hats and gloves.



I love nothing more than wrapping up in layers of clothing and heading out for a long walk....we are lucky enough to live minutes from London's Hampstead Heath and a bracing autumn walk taking bikes and scooters and hunting for the biggest leaves we can find followed by a steaming hot chocolate or a bowl of hot soup becomes our Sunday routine this time of year.



Scarves and winter boots are one of my weaknesses and I have already started my autumn/winter shopping....Zara is especially good this season....great boots and some chunky knits. This year I am loving black and gray with splashes of colour.



I wish you a happy autumn wherever you are and to you Charlotta....'tack och många kärleksfulla hälsningar till dig!'  Simone

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Dear Simone - THANK YOU so much for this gorgeous post! I can't tell you how much I miss my old home-turf London having read your post..! That feeling of Autumn in the air, walking through Kensington Gardens, Hampstead Heath or Regent's Park (where I used to live).. Roasting chestnuts, gorgeous window displays at my favourite shops, coffee in Primrose Hills.. Big sigh..!

To everyone else. I am sure you all enjoyed this wonderful Atumnal post as much as I did, and that you will enjoy Simone's gorgeous blog 'The Bottom of the Ironing Basket'. There is no other place where you will find such delightful, girly, flirty and enchanting posts. I am always left with such a great feeling & big smile on my face having been there!

Just click on the banner above to jump across to Simone's right now, and what better way to get to know her than to read her latest post.. 'Getting to know you tag'.

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Next week you will meet the fun, talented, and brilliant Louise from 'Table Tonic' - a fab blog with a fantastic web shop attached..! Louise hails from Sydney Australia and will share some splendid Spring inspiration with us on the 2nd October. You don't want to miss this one..!

Big hugs from Sweden!

xx Charlotta