With our first few cold snaps already under the belt, it seems the time to start cosying up. Chuck the mothballs, pack away the flip flops and drag out the electric blankies. In my opinion, few do ‘COSY’ better than the countrified Brits – tea and toast in front of the fire, hounds at the hearth and all that. Fear not, doing “cottage” need not be all dog hair and ropey tapestry... here be inspiration for even those townies who long for a life more pastoral (note: possibly not quite the thing for the minimalist at heart).
Hit the flea markets before it gets too nippy and collect new bits and pieces for an eclectic tea set – sturdy round tea tray, mismatching cups and saucers, sugar bowl and milk jug with teaspoons all a-clatter. Perhaps a wee vase for your garden-picked (or stall purchased) posy? What would autumn be without a good tea flurry?!
Drag all those old pashminas out of hiding. Since we all own a few of the ‘non- Kashmir’ variety, why not have them made up into big scatter cushions, fringe and all? Fill them with down cushion inners and, “voila!” your bed or sofa becomes soft and colourful.
Hit the flea markets before it gets too nippy and collect new bits and pieces for an eclectic tea set – sturdy round tea tray, mismatching cups and saucers, sugar bowl and milk jug with teaspoons all a-clatter. Perhaps a wee vase for your garden-picked (or stall purchased) posy? What would autumn be without a good tea flurry?!Stay cosy!
