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Jenna Folarin's avatar

I love the coziness that comes across in this post - the endless cups of tea, the stew, cuddling up. Autumn is definitely my favourite season. Especially a sunny Autumn day like today 🍂☀️

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

I'm so glad you enjoyed reading it! I tried to include all my favorite autumn moments ❤️

Have a lovely sunny autumn day!

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Charlene Alofs's avatar

Good morning Hunter - Reading this warms my soul. I am from Massachusetts originally, but have lived in South Florida since I was 12. I have never been able to get used to the holiday season here. It just isn't the same. I miss the leaves and the fall of the temps. The cool, crispness of the new fall air. My coat over my costume on Halloween. The snow....oh how I miss the snow falling... and the crackling of a fireplace. Ahhhhh, October. At least we will can look forward to the lowering of the humidity levels and better hair days ahead here : ) P.S. The image is magic!

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

Aw I feel you! We live in North Florida so even though I talk about the cool weather, it's not THAT cool, you know? I'm still wearing tee shirts and shorts in the middle of the day. Haha

But I totally know what you mean!! We are going to my husband's side of the family in England this year for Christmas and I can hardly waitttt for the cold and maybe even some snow!

It's definitely the hardest part about living in Florida! But yes, I can't wait for the humidity to leave soon!!

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Charlene Alofs's avatar

Well perhaps you will share an equally magical thought on Christmas in England, in which case, I shall look forward to that : )

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

Aw thanks, Charlene! At least you can go for a nice Christmas swim!!

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Charlene Alofs's avatar

🤷‍♀️ building a snowman sounds much more delightful, but I’ll keep that in mind.

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

I feel ya!

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A. Wilder Westgate's avatar

Your writing is so atmospheric. I could picture every bit of this beautiful, cozy autumn day. 🍂

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

Oh wow, what a compliment. Thank you so so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

Felt like I was watching a cosy inviting film reading this... you can really tell you use a lens in your creativity - it’s got such a beautiful quality! ✨

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

Oh that makes me SO happy, Claire! Thank you so so much for your kind words.

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Leanna Julius's avatar

Definitely sounds magical!

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

It feels pretty magical, too!

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Carmen Luisa's avatar

Hunter, this is so beautiful! Breathtaking moments of autumn and oh I could feel the coziness inside and almost smell the strew on the plates ready to eat.

You’re further ahead in autumn it seems so this felt like a sweet taste of what’s to come here soon. Our September has been so warm that leaves are only slowly turning colourful. No frost yet. I had forgotten how much I love these days.

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

My version of autumn is a bit exaggerated haha as the days are still getting pretty warm. But the mornings have been super crisp and cool which has been sooo nice!

I love these days too, cherishing every one!

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Carmen Luisa's avatar

Is baked apples filled with nuts and raisins (cooked or anyything else you fancy as a stuffing) something you have as a tradition in autumn and winter?

Maybe just in my family buts what you described as your autumn day sounds like the perfect day for it and with a bit of vanilla custard it’s a dream 🍎

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Louise Tilbrook ✨'s avatar

Sounds idyllic. Still waiting for the cold air to arrive but I'm really enjoying the changing light levels

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

I'm taking in those first few sunrise hours to feel the cool air before the heat returns for the middle of the day! But I'm loving it. I think because we're so close to the beach it brings the cooler air in quickly.

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Lyndsay's avatar

Love this Hunter - I felt like I was there enjoying the autumn in October with you 💜

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

I'm so glad-- that was my hope! Thank you so much for reading.

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Lovely!

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Amy - The Tonic's avatar

Beautiful 🍁

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Lauren Barber's avatar

Oh it sounds so beautiful and sweet. I’m leaning into this season and thoroughly enjoying the slower pace as well. I stewed the last apples from our apple tree yesterday with cinnamon and can’t get enough of them! I just love this time of year! X

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Linds Alyse's avatar

I can literally feel this from here [Switzerland] 🍂 It feels like autumn came and went, but reminding myself of these sweet moments and bringing them into the colder times.

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Nelda's avatar

🥹🤎🍂

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liz's avatar

Oh, what a warm and cozy and magical way to start October. Sounds absolutely perfect. Wishing you continued slow, magical October days, friend. 🧡🍂

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Purple Ladybird Art's avatar

What a lovely cosy read on a damp, misty October evening. Love your descriptions…🍁🍄🧡

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Tammy Winand's avatar

I envy you for so many reasons.

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