A moment in early autumn in Central Park
When I hear the words autumn in New York my mind goes to beautiful autumn views of Central Park. We get those views -- for about a week or two -- but mostly the signs of autumn aren't much different than autumn anywhere else. One day this week I was walking in my neighborhood, the Upper West Side, and started taking pictures of things that caught my eye. At first it was just a few random pictures, but I realized that in the five blocks I walked between the post office and my Pilates class I'd captured an autumn afternoon in the neighborhood.
My favorite local pizza place was decorated for Halloween
After passing the pizza store I came to Magnolia Bakery, which you may remember, was featured in Sex and the City. Their specialty is banana pudding, but this autumn variation looks as just as good. I managed to walk past the store, but it was a temptation. There are two/three/four food stores on many blocks. There are new bakeries, ice cream stores and restaurants in just about every direction. There is literally temptation at every turn, but usually I can resist. At some time, though, I just may succumb to this apple treat.
The mums brightened up the landscape and definitely were worth a picture
One of my favorite stores, a local stationery store
I made sure to walk by the local stationery store on West 72nd Street. I love stationery stores -- fun pens, stickers and all kinds of treats -- and fortunately there are still two independent stores in the neighborhood. When I need a stationery item I (almost) always stop by one of them. The local stores are what make the neighborhood interesting and I try to patronize them when I can. I knew this store would be decorated for the fall/Halloween and I wasn't disappointed.
What are your favorite parts of autumn where you live?
I've got an adventure tomorrow that I've been thinking about for a few months. It's an outdoor adventure and happily, the weather looks good. I'll leave the destination as surprise, but as a hint, it's not in Manhattan and it's one of the most iconic places in New York City.
As ever, thanks for visiting and have a great Sunday.
It's a beautiful fall day here and the sky is blue and the sun is shining. I enjoyed seeing your pictures, Hope you have a great adventure tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYour neighborhood is absolutely charming, Carol. Thanks for the fall tour and enjoy your next adventure!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, lovely post…thank you for sharing. Best, Virginia
ReplyDeleteFavorite part: the leaf colors. I thought we were done when the maples turned red fast and then dropped all their leaves. But the oaks, birch and aspen waited awhile and now are beautiful. Have fun on your adventure. I have no ideas where it would be.
ReplyDeleteLovely views from your walk in the city.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing in Fall is to walk out back on our paths in the woods. :)
Hope you have good weather for your adventure.
beautiful photos! Over here we have some maples and oaks that look beautiful but this year isn't as good as last year's colors.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing New York through your eyes. We always see Christmas things -- I like seeing the Halloween! (And yes! Yay for supporting independent shops.)
ReplyDeleteI loved your pictures. Autumn is surely there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of your walk. My favorite is the very first one of the trees and the wispy clouds behind them. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Looking forward to seeing the iconic spot you are about to visit.
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