G is for Georgina

Instagrammer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” {Jorge Luis Borges} ~ I lost my heart to Trinity Library. It was like walking into Hogwarts and suddenly discovering an infinite world of knowledge, bound between leather pages, stacked neatly in never-ending rows. Total paradise for this little bookworm. What’s your idea of paradise? 📚📖 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2PIzMRv

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“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep, and autumn was awakened.” {Raquel Franco} ~ I’m trying to squeeze in a lunchtime stroll as often as possible now the mornings are darker and the nights are drawing in. Walks in the sunshine are always good for the soul and my camera makes an excellent companion! 🍁🍂✨ — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2QR7LqT

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“I see the turning of a leaf dancing in an autumn sun, and brilliant shades of crimson glowing when a day is done." {Mattie Elliott} ~ One from this weekend’s autumnal adventure in Dublin. Sorry Edinburgh, but I think Dublin has to take the crown for the city with the prettiest doorways 👑🍁 (Is that a thing? If not, it totally should be!) Found this one hidden away on Trinity College campus. Oh to study somewhere so beautiful! — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2yimmES

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“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” {Nathaniel Hawthorne} ~ Happy Thursday, you lovely lot! Edinburgh has been blessed with a few days of gorgeous warm weather so I’ve been trying to make the most of it with plenty of strolls in the park. There is something so special about that golden autumnal sunshine, don’t you think? I feel like I have to savour every second! 🍂🍁✨ — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2yxrCnx

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“Every now and then it’s good to stop climbing and appreciate the view from right where you are.” {Lori Deschene} ~ I have a hankering to get out the city; to go on an adventure and breathe in some fresh air. Although, that doesn’t always turn out the way I think it will... Expectation: looking beautifully windswept (a la Elizabeth Bennet) surrounded by rugged Scottish landscape. Reality: messy hair, out of breath, clutching a KitKat for moral support... ah well! 🙈 #thisjaneaustenlife — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2EaNICp

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“It was a beautiful bright autumn day, with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it.” {Diana Gabaldon} ~ Edinburgh Castle and autumnal foliage... a match made in heaven, don’t you think? 🍁🍂 ~ PS. I’ve been thinking about reading (or watching!) Outlander. Has anyone read it and would recommend? I need some new books to cosy up with this autumn! — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2NvE6lb

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“The magic of the street is the mingling of the errand and the epiphany.” {Rebecca Solnit} ~ I do love a bit of dream house shopping! Anyone else wander their favourite streets, see for-sale signs and google them to see what they’re like inside? 🙈 There was one for sale on this is street but I’d definitely need a lottery win! 🍃🌿 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2NlEzpG

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"Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” {Lauren DeStefano} ~ This building literally stopped me in my tracks. I’m sure it looks beautiful all year round but I’m so glad I got to see it in all its autumnal glory. Happy October everyone!🍁❤️ — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2NUgxYj

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“Aprils have never meant much to me, autumns seem that season of beginning, spring.” {Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany’s} ~ There’s always that one tree that gets the memo before everyone else isn’t there? I wrote a little blog post about how to spend an autumnal day in Edinburgh the other day. I’ll pop a link in my bio in case you’d like to have a read! I’d love to know some of your favourite autumnal activities? 🍁🍂 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2O83X75

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“To say it was a beautiful day would not begin to explain it. It was that day when the end of summer intersects perfectly with the start of fall.” {Ann Patchett} ~ Best seat in the house! And the best part is...it’s in a bookshop! Books, tea and views for days. What could be nicer? 📚🍂🍁 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2N0cMuL

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“...and all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” {Oscar Wilde} ~ It’s officially the start of autumn! Queue pumpkin spice everything, crunchy leaves, woolly hats, cosy jumpers, bonfires, fireworks, candles, blankets... autumn really is the best, isn’t it? Farewell summer. See you next year, ice cream van! ☺️🍦🍂🍁 ~ PS. Anyone else finding this just a little bit #accidentallywesanderson ? — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2IcabgM

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“And all the lives we ever lived and all the lives to be are full of trees and changing leaves.” {Virgina Woolf} ~ My camera (and my Instagram!) is full of pictures of Edinburgh Castle....I can’t help myself! There’s just something rather magically impossible about a fortress sitting on top of a volcano right in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, don’t you think? 🏰🌿🍂 ~ PS. Thank you for all the love on my last post. That went a bit mad didn’t it! 🙈 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2MMthL9

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“There are so many cities in every single city.” {David Mitchell} ~ I love all the different layers of Edinburgh’s old town. All these old buildings with their stories to tell... if only walls could talk! This view isn’t far from my office and it’s a lovely reminder that history is never far away! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2xrU61l

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“I know some who are constantly drunk on books as other men are drunk on whisky.” {H.L. Mencken} ~ Swapped my books for something a little different yesterday...a tour of the Famous Grouse Experience! I was lucky enough to sample their chocolate taste sensation menu which was a real treat. I’m not much of a whisky drinker normally, but add delicious chocolate desserts to the mix and I’m in! 🥃 {Sponsored | AD} ~ PS. How amazing is this incredible tree in all its autumnal glory 😍 Autumn has truly arrived in the heart of Scotland! 🍂🍁 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2p9RIIK

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“The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must follow, if I can.” {J.R.R. Tolkien} ~ Hedgehog highway 🦔🍃🍁 It was so lovely watching this little guy scurrying down the lane, tiny legs undaunted by the long road ahead! #whpperspective — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2CYUE4H

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“Perhaps the reason you are drawn to flowers is not only their outer beauty but because they remind you that beautiful things will bloom after the longest seasons of waiting.” {Morgan Harper Nichols} ~ Enjoying summer’s last hurrah as the cool, crisp days of autumn set in. This is rather gothic looking building was built in honour of the author Sir Walter Scott. I love that in Edinburgh you always feel like you’re walking in the footsteps of a novelist! ❤️📖 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2OlIAMt

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“The most beautiful people wear their hearts on their sleeves and their souls in their smiles.” {Mark Anthony} ~ You can’t tell from this picture but we’re definitely smiling! Had such a lovely weekend exploring Hampton Court Palace, following in the footsteps of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. I’m a little obsessed with Tudor history so this was a dream day out! Does anyone else find visiting historic houses utterly fascinating?! 🤓 ~ Thank you to @danielwellington who gifted me this lovely watch. It goes perfectly with the heart on my sleeve! 🙈❤️ If you fancy treating yourself, you can use the code “GISFORGEORGINA” for a 15% discount in store and online (and there’s free delivery!) #gifted #danielwellington — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2O60YbW