Summer, While It Lasts

How can summer already be coming to an end?

After such a long and glorious summer, filled with sunshine, warm evenings and more than our fair share of heatwaves, I am definitely not quite ready to say goodbye.

There have been so many days this year when it has felt like we were somewhere far away rather than at home. Long sunny days, doors and windows thrown open and evenings spent outside for as long as possible.

I think it is easy to take these things for granted when you are in the middle of them. Then suddenly you notice that the evenings are getting shorter, there is a little more of a chill in the air first thing in the morning and the light is beginning to change.

It always makes me a little sad when summer starts to fade. I love the energy that comes with sunshine and the feeling that there is so much more time in the day. Everything seems a little easier when the sun is shining.

But perhaps that is what makes the changing seasons so special.

Each one brings something different and gives us something new to look forward to. Just as we have embraced lighter colours, natural textures and relaxed summer living over the last few months, we can now begin to introduce warmer tones and layers into our homes.

I am not quite ready for autumn just yet though! There is still plenty of summer to enjoy, and I intend to make the most of every last sunny day.

As we move towards a new season, I am excited to share what I have been working on behind the scenes and introduce our new Autumn Collection very soon.

For now, though, I think I will hold on to summer for just a little bit longer.

Here’s to making the most of those final long evenings, soaking up the last of the sunshine and enjoying every little bit of summer that remains.