Embracing November: weekend walks and quiet moments

November often gets a bad press. As I’m writing this post sitting at the kitchen table, it’s raining outside again and apart from the rain, the only thing I can hear is Boris gently snoozing.  What natural light there is streams in through the kitchen window, from where I can see a medley of brown and green and copper of the trees at the bottom of the garden. It’s hard to think about embracing November when the weather and the lack of daylight sometime seem to conspire against us.

Embracing November on weekend walks

Thankfully, though, we’ve had some crisp and frosty mornings too, perfect for an early weekend walk to soak up that lovely and much needed light. It’s been the perfect opportunity too to enjoy the colours and textures of this time of year. Crunchy leaves underfoot and boughs of golden leaves overhead show us that there is plenty to enjoy in November. It’s lovely at this time of year to savour these quiet moments in nature, before the madness of December begins.

Embracing November – light, texture and colour

Quiet moments

I do enjoy, too,  these rare Saturday afternoons indoors that November seems to force upon us. It’s a welcome opportunity to slow down a little, recharge the batteries and enjoy the simple pleasures of home. Later on, I’ll light some candles, switch on the fairy lights and Boris and I will try to squeeze onto the sofa together for cuddles ! Can you believe he turns four in early December ? Later still, I’ll snuggle down in bed to continue reading the wonderful Jane Eyre (for the first time since my teenage years). I’m loving it even more second time round.

That’s how I’m embracing November this year, enjoying the light, colours and textures when I can. What about you ?

Thanks for stopping by,

Paula

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