It feels like the weather is slowly turning autumnal. The days are slowly getting shorter, warm autumn sunshine during the day, and colder evenings. What I love about the seasonal transition into autumn is how nature changes. The colours and smells, and the beautiful seed heads and hedgerow fruits appearing everywhere. One of my favourite things are misty autumn mornings. All I want to do is go out on woodland adventures in my woolly jumper, collect little bits of nature and drink tea. For more autumn aesthetics and inspirations pop over to my Autumn Pinterest board.
Our holiday treasures have a lovely autumn feel (by @lewesmap)
Misty mornings on the South Downs (by @lewesmap)
Autumn colours on the South Downs (by @lewesmap)
Misty mornings on the South Downs (by @lewesmap)
Collaboration with Suzanne Gattrell Hodshon and her tag ‘My Nest and Burrow’
I’m very excited to join Suzanne aka @nestandburrowuk as guest judge for her lovely tag #mynestandburrow with this month theme ‘changing of the seasons’. The challenge is all about the end of summer, beginning of autumn, harvest time, foraging and nature captured in your home or garden. It runs over until 6th October. Just tag your images and follow both of our accounts over on Instagram.
Hydrangeas in Autumn (by @lewesmap)
The winning entry will receive a lovely prize from our store, perfect for a cosy and relaxing night in.
Sponsored prize by Lewes Map Store in collaboration with @nestandburrowuk (by @lewesmap)
Suzanne Gattrell Hodshon, founder of Nest & Burrow (by @nestandburrowuk)
Suzanne makes the most beautiful wall hangings from ethically sourced super soft merino wool. She has a passion for natural materials and modern interior design and combines both in her unique work. Her sought after pieces are available from her online shop.
Wall hanging made from merino wool (by @nestandburrowuk)
Wall hanging made from merino wool (by @nestandburrowuk)
‘JUST A CARD’
I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continuous support since we first launched. We’re a small independent business, so it makes a big difference and means a lot to us! There are some exciting new products coming to our store during the next few weeks. We also send out newsletters, which include special offers, collaborations and products recommendations. When you sign up using the pop up window you will receive a 10% discount code.
Lewes Map Store gift wrapping is made from recycled paper (by @lewesmap)
Which brings me to my next subject. I’d like to introduce you to ‘Just A Card’, a fantastic campaign to encourage people to buy from designers, makers and independent shops and galleries. Their message is that all purchases, however small, even ‘just a card’ are so vital to the prosperity and survival of a small business. It’s a wonderful community, which I love and support.
Lewes Priory by Candlelight event (by @lewesmap)
Lewes Priory by Candlelight
This magical event was a wonderful opportunity to welcome the new season. Lewes Priory was lit up by thousands of candles joined by drummers, choirs and bats flying over my head. Here are some of my highlights.
Lewes Priory by Candlelight event (by @lewesmap)
Lewes Priory by Candlelight event (by @lewesmap)
Lewes Priory by Candlelight event (by @lewesmap)
Simple Nature Finds
The transition from Summer to Autumn has also been very noticeable on my #simplenaturefinds gallery over on Instagram. It's full of colourful treasures, like flowers, leaves, nuts, berries and mushrooms, which I adored in these four beautiful shots.
Beautiful dahlias for #simplenaturefinds by @nicpfr
Autumn treasures for 'Simple Nature Finds' by @myrfivel
Beautiful Autumn wreath for 'Simple Nature Finds' by Olga Prinku @olgaprinku
Autumn leaves and cosy knits for 'Simple Nature Finds' by Jules Hogan @juleshoganknitwear
I hope you're feeling inspired and ready for the new season. Have a lovely weekend.
Dörte x