October across LA, Vancouver & London
As summer fades and fall settles in, October became a month of transitions — not just between countries, but between seasons, routines, and rhythms. Living between Los Angeles, Vancouver, and London for over twelve years has taught me to embrace each change in light, weather, and pace, and to be present wherever I am. This month was about reconnecting with all of my homes, family, and friends, and noticing how each place holds its own seasonal magic.
The first few days were in Los Angeles, enjoying the last warmth of the year. Mornings began with tennis and Pvolve, while afternoons and evenings were spent along the city’s familiar beaches, moving between them depending on the day, the light, and the mood.
Mid-month, I traveled north to Vancouver to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. The weather shift was immediate — crisp, cool air replacing LA’s lingering warmth. The day after landing, I attended a VES screening of TRON, and was completely immersed in the visuals, especially knowing firsthand how much work would have gone into creating them.
Most days in Vancouver were spent reconnecting with the city’s rhythm: long walks around Stanley Park, along the beaches, and beside False Creek, stopping at favourite coffee shops and bars, and discovering a few new ones along the way. Thanksgiving itself was a slow, deliberate day: a long walk to Granville Island Market for supplies, returning home to watch the Dodgers play while my husband prepared an incredible dinner for everyone.
October also marked a return to running. Vancouver’s flat paths along the water made it easy to rebuild consistency, and even in the chill, those runs became a space for reflection and presence. Before leaving for London, I stopped at my tea place to gather supplies — a small ritual that anchored the transition between cities and seasons.
The final week of October brought me back to London, where autumn had settled into deep reds and oranges, reflected vividly in puddles along the streets. Family visiting from Australia made the city feel even more familiar and warm. It was wonderful to share the renovation in progress, show them our home, and introduce them to some of our favourite restaurants — as well as discover a few new spots, including a gluten-free roast.
Walks through Hyde Park, St James’s Park, and the Diana Memorial offered quiet moments in the heart of the city, while time spent near Green Park blended discovery, shopping, and casual wandering. The highlight of the visit was an unforgettable evening at the Royal Albert Hall. Watching Back to the Future performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Stefan Geiger, with Alan Silvestri himself appearing to open the night, was a vivid reminder of the power of presence: experiencing music, film, and shared wonder in real time.
Street Designed October Edit — “Nomadic Essentials”
This month’s style reflected life across seasons and cities:
LA: Lightweight athletic layers for tennis and Pvolve, neutral linen shirts for sunlit afternoons, minimal sneakers for effortless movement along beaches.
Vancouver: Layered jackets and warm activewear for waterfront walks and runs, complemented with scarves and gloves for the crisp air.
London: Structured coats, cozy knits, and versatile footwear for autumn walks, shopping, and evenings spent in historical buildings, allowing their presence to shape the experience.
Routines and rituals carried the rhythm across locations: morning coffees, weekend walks, running consistency, and curated meals grounded each day. October was about presence, connection, and noticing the subtle differences between cities, seasons, and moments.
Reflections & Observations
October was a gentle reminder that home is less about geography and more about the people, rhythms, and moments you share within it. From LA’s beaches and lingering summer warmth, to Vancouver’s crisp fall air and family-centered Thanksgiving, and finally London’s autumn reds and oranges reflected in the puddles, each city offered its own texture, light, and pace. Living between three countries makes each seasonal shift more vivid, each gathering with family and friends more meaningful, and every quiet morning, run, or evening walk an opportunity to observe and breathe.
Whether capturing sunsets along the Pacific, reconnecting over coffee in Vancouver, or immersing in historical buildings and their presence in London, October was a month of balance, presence, and connection — a celebration of nomadic life lived fully, in the moment, across all of my homes.
