I know I've gone on about it before but autumn really is my favourite time of year. I love the colours on the trees, the picking of blackberries, apples and chestnuts, the cold mornings and the bright crisp days.
I also love the first daytime lighting of the fire after the summer, then curling up with my knitting and just enjoying being peaceful.
Hope you have a peaceful, relaxing weekend where you are.
PS: I took the pictures to remind myself how nice the room looks when it's tidy - it doesn't often look like this I can tell you!
Lovely coloured leaves... and a nice looking lounge too! Thanks for the little peek into your home.
Posted by: Lisa | October 16, 2009 at 12:56 PM
You've got such a lovely spot for knitting, right next to your gorgeous stove. I'm envious.
Posted by: Anna | October 16, 2009 at 12:56 PM
That looks like a lovely cosy and tranquil room for curling up to knit.
Posted by: Gina | October 16, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Same to you.
S.W.A.K.
Posted by: Marsha | October 16, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Fantastic colour of those leaves! Wow, what a very calm and peaceful looking living room you have - lovely. Go on, tell us, behind you while taking the photograph is a huge pile of toys and clutter isn't there!!!!
Posted by: Caroline B | October 16, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Your living room is gorgeous! I'm not surprised you like snuggling up to knit in there.
Posted by: dottycookie | October 16, 2009 at 02:15 PM
What a cute little place to snuggle up and play with Peter Rabbit. Love all the autumn colors and the little fireplace. Very adorable. Hope you find a moment of peace in your day to enjoy this slice of heaven. Have a great, relaxing weekend
Posted by: The Garden Bell - kate | October 16, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Me too Julie so go on as much as you want. Your lounge looks so cosy, I am not surprised you look forward to the first lighting. x
Posted by: Joy | October 16, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Fall is also my favorite season, I love it, love it, love it! That stove looks so cozy, I'll be thinking of it when the wind leaks through our front room windows in the winter . . . another great reason to knit though, keeps the hands warm at least.
Posted by: peggysue | October 16, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Which is your favourite seat, then? I have a corner of the sofa where I can lie with my feet up and needles tucked in to the arm rest. Love the colours of the trees and the settee (almost the same colour as mine!)
Posted by: Angel Jem | October 16, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Oh, it looks so lovely Julie! I hope you will have many peaceful knitting moments before the fire this fall!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | October 16, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Oh your room is lovely. I like the way that the colour in your room matches those of the leaves in the tree. Very cosy. Happy knitting
Posted by: Emma | October 16, 2009 at 03:24 PM
I'm not surprised you like snuggling up with your knitting - your living room is beautiful. I adore this time of year too. We're hoping to get out for some fresh autumn air this weekend.
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | October 16, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Oooooh Julie, I think that's the fire I am hoping for. Is it a Charnwood Country?
Your lounge looks very comfy and VERY NEAT.
Posted by: Zoe | October 16, 2009 at 05:12 PM
If a genie granted me three wishes, I would happily spend them on a tidy and cleaned house with a lit stove and some knitting time.
Posted by: Ali | October 16, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Do you have room for a lodger? I am very well behaved and promise to bring lots of yarn with me!
Have a lovely weekend, Julie.
Posted by: Mary | October 16, 2009 at 06:00 PM
I am very jealous of the fire but I did recently purchase the next best thing, a dvd of real fires. It's wonderful, you choose a fire (12 to choose from), press play and it's on for as long as you wish. No need to tend but just curl up and enjoy.
It looks so comfy in your home. It's a good idea to take a photo of a room when it's spotless to remind you of how it can look, I may have to copy that idea.
Enjoy your weekend!
Best wishes,
Ali
Posted by: cupcakesandbiscuits | October 16, 2009 at 06:19 PM
I was just thinking how envious I was about your tidy living room when I got to the last part of your post. Sounds a bit like our house. Rarely does my living room get beyond passably tidy (unless we're having visitors).
I couldn't agree more about Autumn either. Absolutely my favourite time of year.
xMx
Posted by: Marie | October 16, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Whao that room looks amazing!! At first I thought it was a photo from a magazine! You have a lovely house! x
Posted by: Petit Filoux | October 16, 2009 at 07:00 PM
It all looks gorgeous and autumn truly is the best time of the year, cant wait for pumpkin soup and pie, yummy.
Posted by: Jacqueline Jones | October 16, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Oooooh it all looks brilliant, I love autumn too especially all the colours
What a very calm and relaxing room you have there, you will be warm and cosy with your knitting in that room
Hugs Jackie x
Posted by: Jackie | October 16, 2009 at 08:27 PM
I love the depths of colour nature gives us in Autumn..I equally love the flush of fresh new grown of Spring. Seasons of change are the best! Your room looks lovely. I wish I could own a room that tidy. Just for one day!
Posted by: Jenny | October 16, 2009 at 10:09 PM
a very cosy room, I had to laugh at the "tidy" bit tho as our sitting room nearly always looks like a bomb site lol
Posted by: periwinkle | October 16, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Nice room, very cosy!!! wish our living room would look like that!!! Well, sometimes it does when we have people coming over... !!!
:-)
Posted by: Karina | October 17, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Beautiful photos it just captures autumn cosiness perfectly! I have been enjoying the season change this week, it's been crisp and dry and my little boy and I have been for some great walks, kicking the leaves and watching all the pretty colours, i love this time of year! I love your fire, so pretty!
Posted by: Ms B. Thrift | October 17, 2009 at 09:53 AM
that looks like such a beautiful warm and cosy room xx
Posted by: deanne | October 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Lovely photos.Seeing your fire got me talking to my OH about opening up one of our fireplaces and having real fires this winter.I just love this time of the year.Been for a drive this afternoon to the coast(Llandudno in N Wales).The sun was shining and the colours on way there and back were wonderful.
Posted by: busybusybeejay | October 17, 2009 at 05:17 PM
There I was just thinking how nice and tidy your room looks and wondering how you can keep it so beautiful - then I read the last sentence and my faith in humanity has been restored!
Posted by: michaela | October 17, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Gorgeous pics Julie, your room looks so warm and inviting. I am also lucky enough to have a fireplace and look forward to decorating it at Christmas time. Ofcourse it won't be used at Christmas, too stinking hot here at this time of year ;-)
cheers,
Leoni - Australia
Posted by: Leoni | October 18, 2009 at 02:04 AM
Autumn is definitely the best season. A tummy full of blackberries and an afternoon on the sofa, needles in hand. Your living room looks lovely - I hope you managed to keep it just a little bit tidy! x
Posted by: Emily | October 18, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Oh your house looks wonderful! Isn't it great how nice it can look in a photograph - I'm all in favour of capturing it on camera when it looks great so you can remind yourself of how it can be!!!! Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | October 18, 2009 at 05:41 PM
At the risk of repeating everyone else's comments, your house looks so inviting and calm. Thank you for sharing - it always nice to find out a litte more about the person behind the blog!
Posted by: lina | October 19, 2009 at 01:28 AM
What a lovely room! Reminds me of an embroidered saying I once made for our house when my girls were small: "A home should be clean enough to be healthy and dirty enough to be happy."
And isn't it interesting how autumn gives us those "flaming" red leaves just when the air cools off? They look like a little lick of fire themselves. Mother Nature knows ... Thanks for sharing. --Eileen in North Carolina
Posted by: Eileen Myers | October 19, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Your room looks so cozy and inviting, great color combinations.. love the fireplace inthe background.. feels cozy ;)
Posted by: Diana | October 19, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Your room looks very inviting! You are right, I think Autumn is the most best time of the year.
Cheers, Karen
Posted by: Karen | October 19, 2009 at 10:24 PM
It looks lovely, and so relaxing.
Posted by: Binny | October 22, 2009 at 10:33 PM
I LOVE this room! The colors are so rich and wonderful and the fire looks so warm and cozy. Definitely a room to enjoy!
Posted by: Dianne | October 23, 2009 at 05:44 AM
Oh, your room looks lovely. What a lovely light place to sit and knit. I don't know how you keep it so tidy. No sooner do I put things away than they mysteriously appear again. Elves!!! We have just had a little wood burner installed, I can't wait to use it. Keep inspiring with your knitting. When are you going to write a book of patterns!!! Emma
Posted by: emma | November 02, 2009 at 11:15 AM