This time of year brings a mix of warm and fuzzy
feelings. As I live in Wisconsin, the
weather is always a surprise. Whether my
state is enduring snow and ice storms or frosted green lawns and cool day temps
during the holiday season, I still seek the ultimate activities for warmth.
I delight in hot cocoa, lit fireplaces, homemade soups (I’m
a soup addict), warm sun through a window, fleece apparel for those outdoor hay
rides, visits to pumpkin/llama farms, and the twinkle of lights peeking from
the holiday decorations that are generously lit during the long dark hours.
But my list of warmth could never be complete without the
warmth and love of my husband to share it with me.
Dawn
What’s my idea of a Hot Autumn Night? Well, it’s actually
rather simple (I’m a simple girl…no…really….I am). I’m not into expensive
champagne and I’m rather proud I’ve never had caviar. No, for me, a Hot Autumn
Night would encompass a walk along a wooded lane, a full moon above lighting
our way. The smell of wood smoke from a nearby fireplace and the brisk
freshness of fall in the air. Leaves crunching beneath booted feet.
Of course,
this walk would be nothing without the man I’ve chosen to spend my life with,
his hand in mine as we walk and talk about our yesterdays…and our tomorrows.
Once home, settling before a blazing fire, cuddled beneath a crocheted afghan,
letting the flames warm us from the outside while the love we share warms us
from the inside then later….well, I’ll just leave that up to your
imagination…..but that’s my idea of a Hot Autumn Night. Nothing fancy,
just…enjoying our time together, still in love after all these years.
Marie
My favorite Autumn nights were from living in New Hampshire.
After a day of apple picking, we would stop in at one of the many restaurants
on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. We enjoyed a candlelit dinner looking out
over the lake as the sun set.
We returned home and poured ourselves our
favorite drinks. Bob would have a Drambuie and I would have a Bailey’s and we
would take them out to our hot tub and enjoy the night sky. Once warmed inside
and out, we would run back inside to snuggle underneath the covers and well, I’m
sure you know the rest :-)
Alexis
How about you? What is your best memory or wish for a Hot
Autumn Night? Tell us in a comment for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com from Happily Ever After Thoughts and you will be entered into the blog hop drawing for $155 to Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Then visit the other blogs in the hop (on the right) for more chances to win!!
Thanks for the AWESOME giveaway. Your post was very sweet! I love going for hikes with my baby in the fall or camping all snuggled up together.
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I love snuggling up under blankets and then reading a book by the fireplace
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Snuggly with my kindle & a hot cocoa with a splash of peppermint schnapps!
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Being cozy warm on the couch with special treats my kindle and the kids in bed. Thanks for the chance to win some great prizes.
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I also love walks when it's dark outside, and read a romantic book..and about soups- I am also a soup person!
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Karina
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You ladies are so right! I totally forgot about how much I love getting comfy on the couch with a good romance novel as the darkness outside grows colder. Sheesh, and here I am a Romnance writer!
ReplyDeleteI love snuggling up under blankets and then reading a book by the fireplace
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we just got a pellet stove so my favorite thing lately is reading by the fire! it's so awesome
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I love to curl up by the fire with the hubby sipping hot toddies or reading a hot romance book on a cold fall evening. Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win. <^_^>
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I love curling up on the couch with a warm blanket and a really hot book! Doesn't happen often with a 2 yr old and a 6 yr old running around.
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My perfect hot autumn night would be hours of time curling up on my couch reading with my fleece blanket.
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It appears to me that we're all finding comfort in being comfortable! These same ideas don't sound right in the spring, so I don't think I could ever do without a change of seasons-sorry Alexis, but I'm sure I'll be envious when the blizzards come!
ReplyDeleteAnd Swordlily, soup and a breadbowl, right?!
I just love snuggling up with my honey whether it be on the couch or bed watching a good movie.
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Cuddling with my husband under a warm blanket watching a good movie.
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Hot cocoa and a romance novel in bed.
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I love cocoa and soupmaking, too!
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Hot cocoa with Baileys and Amaretto was a favorite of mine in the winter. Haven't had that in a long time. Probably because I haven't had a winter in over two years. BTW Dawn, we do have a change in seasons: rainy season, dry season and hurricane season :-}
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Staying warm and reading a good book!
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Loving all these comments! And it seems the majority of us like to cuddle up, whether on the couch or in bed to read or watch movies and share some time with those we love. Sounds perfect to me!
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My ideal for an autumn night, in my lounge chair with a thow. My favorite dog on my lap. And finally, a book in my hand. Ahh heaven.
ReplyDeleteNow with my sweetie, suggling on the couch and laughter. Not only is it a turn on, it's hot!
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My hubby and I like to go for a walk and check out the leaves.DebP
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Snuggled up with a good book for the night will make me happy. Actually, I have to say I enjoy soups also, Dawn. :)
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I am a happily single bookworm so my idea of a hot autumn night involves a good book, hot cocoa and my snuggie in a big armchair!
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Autumn is my fave time of year. My family and I live near a state park that is beautiful this time of the year. We love to all go hiking. I am also fortunate to have a supportive husband and family who aids in my book addiction because I'm an avid reader. A book is always a must. Thanks for the hop!
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I live the crisp autumn air on a clear night when you can see the stars, cuddle in front of a fire and sip a warm drink - perhaps some mulled wine.
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I love to cuddle on the couch with a good book and hot choco ;)
ReplyDelete(at night I cuddle in bed with a naughty book with a cold beverage on the nightstand ;) )
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I love snuggling up with my blanket and reading a great book staying nice and warm!
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What a fun blog hop!
Latisha D
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I stand corrected, Alexis:)
ReplyDeleteSeeing as many of us love a good romance, blanket, and a warm drink, now I wonder what everyone reads in the fall. Is it different than summer reading?
I think mine is. I like the season of the story to be the same as what's going on outside.
I love a great cup of coffee or two....and my Kindle and hubby.
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Aw, I loved these pics! You don't need to include me in the drawing! Hi, guys!
ReplyDeleteCaris
Hey Caris, so happy to have you visit. The pics started with Dawn, the instigator ;-) I love that so many commenters include a romance book for a Hot Autumn night. I'm currently reading GATES OF RAPTURE. I highly recommend it and all five books that came before it. Riveting!
ReplyDeleteSince the hubby works nights I like to cuddle on the couch with my four dachies (they love cuddling up to me as I read) and reading a good book and the boys are asleep!
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My perfect night has fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, hot chocolate, a good book, and a warm bath.
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How could I forget the dogs?! I have two boxers and sometimes they kick me off MY couch...my husband works at night too, so I understand, Raonaid.
ReplyDeleteAnd the coffee and cookies...homemade chocolate chip are my fav!
Good to hear from you Caris:)
Hot Raspberry Cocoa, a crackling fire, and a good book or movie is the perfect Autumn night for me.
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Cuddling in bed with a great book.
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I love any autumn nights where I get hot chocolate and my two kitties cuddling
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Best autumn memory is camping, the fire going, roasting hotdogs and marshmellows. The family sitting around playing cards by lantern light and laughing and joking with one another. The smell of woodsmoke keeps the memory alive.
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I just need a great book, chocolate and a blanket.
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A hot tea, dark chocolate and as many books I want :D
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Curling up in a blanket, drinking hot tea and reading a book!
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A hot romantic night for me is either sitting by the fire snuggling under a throw and just talking; or snuggling and watching a so called chick flick, as long as you are with the one you love...ok, you manly men…deal with! :-)
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I love just sitting in bed with warm blankets reading a favorite book :)
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Curling up on the couch with a cozy blanket, a good book and a cup of hot apple cider!
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a hot tub, a view of the mountains and a hot cowboy - ahhh heaven
ReplyDeleteMy favorite autumn activity is snuggling by the fire.
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Warm blanket, hot coffee and a hotter book.
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In bed with a good book. Thanks.
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A good movie and snuggles under the blanket
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My best autumn night memory is sitting around a bonfire with a huge group of friends and just hanging out.
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I'd like a cool night in the hot tub under the stars. Thanks for participating!
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Yours are all so sweet and lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe live in Fl, so not many cool/cold nights here.
I would love to be in a cabin in the snow, with a picnic in front of a fireplace, some wine, maybe a hot tub and definitely my amazing hubby. :)
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
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Definitely some snuggling in front of a warm fire place. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I like your lovely New Hampshire story. I, too, enjoy a splash of Bailey's--in my cocoa--at this time of year. YUM.
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I love sitting by the fire with hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream and an even hotter book!!!
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snuggling while watching a movie! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
ReplyDeletei know it sounds strange but i love to read by candlelight. preciousyipperbear uses gmail
ReplyDeleteMe personally I enjoy snuggling up in a blanket with cup of herbal tea and good book but as the holidays approach us (rather quickly in my opinion)I find myself in the kitchen baking more..
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What I love to do is relax snuggled under a blanket on the sofa reading a good book and having a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
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I like to curl up in front of the fireplace with a good movie and popcorn! cheryllynne(at)rocketmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love curling up with a cozy blanket, a good book and an exceptional glass of scotch!
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Boy, there must be something about the weather turning cooler that makes all us ladies want to cuddle-up, snuggle, and be completely comfortable :-)
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After reading Marie (from New Hampshire) favorite memory of a hot Autumn night, mine is so pale in comparison. Thus far, it's been reading a captivating romantic adventure. Apple picking and dining at a fine restaurant on the lake sounds soothing.
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