In oatmeal, cinnamon.
On tablecloths, beeswax.
In the crisper, apples.
On stoops, pumpkins.
In doorways, spiders.
At bodegas, mums.
On minds, costumes.
Underfoot, leaves.
Against fence posts, cornstalks.
Near trash cans, honeybees.
In pockets, acorns.
On feet, socks.
In tea cups, honey.
Under blankets, storytime.
In a simmer pot, apple peels.
On the table, candles.
At bedtime, darkness.
After waking, sun.
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I love this! When I was young I hid a bag of acorns in my socks drawer, and forgot it. Then found a worm in my sock one morning, and then a hundred in my drawer! Now I get a little nervous when my son bring acorns in his pockets…
I had the same experience as a child! Only I hid the acorns in a tin can in my father’s library, behind the books,..
Haha this is exactly why I don’t let my kids bring acorns or anything like that in the house. Yes, I know they’re super cool and everything, but you never know what’s growing inside them!
And conkers! There are conkers everywhere in York just now. Love your How To Know It’s… series. Thanks for sharing.
There are so many wonderful things about your blog but these monthly posts might just be my very favorite!
Ahhhh… gorgeously articulated.
I just love this series so much <3
Wow! Says it all and delightfully so
These would make a wonderful children’s book for learning about the months. I can just picture the illustrations!
Yes! It would be lovely.
October is my favorite month of the year, and your writing beautifully represents the charm of this season! Thank you Erin!
I love this. I wait for it every month! Thank you!
In honor of the season, and in an effort to preserve it just a bit longer here where winter will come sooner rather than later, I am trying your beeswax dipped leaves with my preschoolers next week. I use beeswax to make homemade salve/balm and I love the smell. Can’t wait to hang some pretty leaves. Thanks for the Autumn inspiration Erin!
Ah, perfect. Love.
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