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In the meantime, below are a few tips from Simone on
creating warm spaces in your home this winter:
Add a couple of warm toned cushions to your
existi ng mix. Think shades of autumn leaves
like mustard golds, copper oranges and rusty
reds.
Layer up textures with chunky knits, fur and
soft wool throws on sofas and chairs. Have
extra blankets folded in a basket on the fl oor.
Change your light bulbs from bright white to
warm amber to soft en the light with a cosy
glow.
Use a round mirror as a tray underneath a
collecti on of candlesti ck holders of diff erent
heights. When lit, the fl ame will refl ect in the
mirror creati ng a stunning eff ect.
Dot tea light candles in small glasses and jars
everywhere. Old crystal and cut glass works
well to add litt le pops of sparkling glow.
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Put sheepskin rugs on the fl oor in front of
your favourite chairs. If real skins don’t appeal,
there are great false opti ons available.
Put tall branches of winter greenery in vases
and urns to bring the outdoors in when it’s too
cold venture out.
String warm white fairy lights along the top
of consoles and sideboards. Batt ery powered
opti ons are great as you are not limited to
where the power points are.
Wipe essenti al oils such as cinnamon and
apple spice onto low watt age light bulbs in
lamps; the smell will evoke memories of
grandma’s house and fresh baking.
Finally, if you’ve been considering it, get a cat
- nothing feels as cosy as a kitt y curled up on
your lap on a cold winter evening.