First appearing in my 2019 Playbook, this little list of to-do’s is just right for adding a little joy to everything from candlelit breakfasts to leaf-hopping and stolen afternoons watching old movies…

1

Settle in for a cosy evening in watching The Ghost and Mrs. Muir on YouTube

2

Follow Vintage_Dahling on Instagram and fall head over heels in love with her sheer authenticity and fabulous clothes.

3.

Warm Cinnamon Apple Sauce in a vintage tea-cup and devour it for the cosiest of candle-lit breakfasts.

4.

Treat yourself to a proper pair of welly socks so you can go Autumn puddle-hopping in splendid style – without risk of chilblains!

5.

Browse The Silver Petticoat Review and draw up a list of seasonal, romantic period drama to see you though the Autumn.

6.

Download the Worry Doll app, curl up under a patchwork quilt, and tell these little darlings all your troubles.

7.

Let this heavenly classical music playlist be the soundtrack to your latest cosy novel.

8.

Buy a plain white tablecloth and spend the cosiest of evenings embroidering a garland of Autumn leaves upon it.

9.

Treat yourself to a collection of black succulents to add a little spooky glamour to your table.

10.

Use a star shaped cutter to cut orange peel into tiny stars then dry them slowly in the oven and add to rich bowls of Autumnal pot pourri.

Happy October all…