Today I walked into work with a soft autumn rain sprinkling on my umbrella. I don't understand how it happens, but when it rains, soft and sweet, a divine scent rises from the earth and sidewalks. It smells like Fall. Or it smells "refreshed." Or it smells "sweet and earthy." Or maybe you can just nod your head in understanding :) I searched through all sorts of images to find ones that expressed such an autumnal rain and I found Kirstie Cohen. These are the magical landscapes of Scotland in the fall. Perfect!
Andrew and I are slowly getting geared up for a trip out east next week. It's part business, part research, and part pleasure. Well, I should say most of it is pleasure, regardless of the reason we're traveling there, being in New England is divine. We'll be in the northern reaches, near Manchester, NH and Portsmouth. Does anyone have any special spots near there I should definitely check out?
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Beautiful pics, Jewels, and I love how you've described that softly humid aroma from a soft rain.
I have never been to New England. I'm jealous of all your travels!
Happy Thursday!
I love the smell of autumn and know exactly what you're describing :)
I would love to take a trip to New England...we were planning one for this summer, but plans fell through. Hopefully next year!
hi, I'm glad your parcel arrived ok! The rain here has been more of the torrential variety, never mind. Your trip sounds good, I hope you get some good suggestions
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These are beautiful and you describe the Autumn rain well...love that smell!
Lucky!!! New England is one of my favorites places but I'm only familiar with Rhode Island and Maine. Have fun...Ooh...take lots of pictures too!!! xo
beautiful photos and the writing that goes with them.
hi, julia - i just hitched over here from tiny red. you have a beautiful blog, a gorgeous etsy shop, and how lucky are you to live in madison!:)
What a lovely post. I know exactly the scent you're describing and it's one of my favorites. Rivaled only by the distinctive smell of SNOW. Mmm. Amazing images, too. So intense and expressive. Happy Fall!
I like the way you described the rain - it was perfect! Your upcoming trip sounds like it will be lots of fun - yay for getting out of town!
I can smell the rain through this post and these images...lovely. I hope you plan on taking a million photos on your trip!
wow those pictures are just amazing!
If you have a chance, check out the tiny art show at Nahcotta (and there's one at Three Graces Gallery as well, both in Portsmouth!) Have a wonderful trip, darling!
Nodding over here...those paintings are perfect! Please send some of your cooler Fall weather this way if you have a moment. :)
I have visited many, many places but never New England in the Fall. It's definitely on my wish list of "things to do...". I can't wait to hear about your N.E. adventure.
beautiful images indeed :)
have a lovely time!
T
Sounds amazing - I agree - you can just smell the rain. Sounds like a great trip too!
Oh,I so know that smell you're talking about. Or should I say, that fragrance? It's indescribably delightful.
I wish you the most fun possible on your trip out east. The paintings are wonderful – so moody and rich. xxoo
so lovely...i don;t have any specifics but you'll find so many things to do--little antique shops, lovely drives..and it's a prefect time to go!
i've never been to new england, but would love to go sometime.. there's a work-related conference in boston at the end of october but i've a sneaky suspicion that i'm not going to it (y'know, considering how it's september and i haven't been given the green light...)
guess i'm just going to have to pay my own way to go. lemme know what recommendations you have and i'll just follow your lead!
I remember that magical smell :) Here... it gets pretty rank and all of the wet pigeons resemble scraggly gremlins...
Oh! You must tell me your dates you'll be over here. I would love to take a languid trade to some upper town and meet for a tea!
Definitely know what you mean about the air after a rain. these paintings are stunning! So miss Scotland.
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