Welcoming Winter into Your Home

David K

7 years ago

Winter – the coldest season of the year&period; <a href="http&colon;//alexishowick&period;com">A time for getting</a> wrapped up warm, for snuggling up with loved ones by a cosy fire and for drinking a steaming mug of hot chocolate (don’t forget the marshmallows and the whipped cream)&excl; It’s the season traditionally associated with inertia, there are a few plants that stop growing, and some animals decide to forget about the season all together, preferring to hibernate&period; They set their alarm clocks for Spring and hide out in the comfort of their lairs and dens, waiting for the sun’s rays to arrive&period; Then they pop their head out to make sure that spring really has sprung&period; &NewLine;Us humans tend to slow down too during winter, it’s hard to drum up the energy to go on a bracing woodland hike when it’s so cold outside that your breath paints frosty pictures in the air&period; Although, if you can face the elements it’s lovely to get out into the crisp wintery air and take in the frosty landscape&period; You can wrap up warm in a thick coat, pull on a pair of toasty socks and walking boots and you’re ready for the off&period; Enjoy, then get yourself home, it’s time to get cosy&excl; &NewLine;Giving Gifts This Winter&NewLine;We all like a cosy home at winter, as we spend more time indoors it’s important we feel comfy in our environment&period; If you’re trying to figure out what Christmas gifts you can buy for the friend who has everything why not consider gifts for the home&quest; After all there’s nothing better than a homely environment, surrounded by things we love&period; Here are a few ideas&colon;&NewLine;Throws&NewLine;A nice furry throw can be strewn across the sofa or over the bottom of the bed, and will instant warmth to a room&period; If it gets chilly you can simply wrap the throw around you to achieve that extra element of cosiness&period;&NewLine;Cushions&NewLine;Everyone loves a few squashy pillows and cushions dotted around&period; Great for snuggling up to on a big sofa&period; Pop on a box set and settle down for a snug afternoon (tub of popcorn optional)&excl; &NewLine;Pictures&NewLine;A new picture can really lift a room, and the pictures from the Sharon Nowlan Collection are stunning&period; Using natural materials Nowlan has managed to create striking masterpieces that are a joy to look at&period; It all began with a few pebbles that were carefully collected from the beach by Nowlan’s son, and those pebbles were then used to create stunning artwork&period; The theme tends to flit around relationships, love and family, and the bond and unity that loved one’s share is brought to life through these creative works of art&period; Each piece is made by artisan crafters and includes a copy of the artists signature&period; We like the fact that the natural materials used to make the individual pieces have slight imperfections, this makes each piece unique and truly individual – just like relationships and love&excl; &NewLine;Treasures and Trinkets&NewLine;Dressing the home with meaningful trinkets and treasures can make it feel warmer&period; We’re not talking about clutter but attractive items that complement the room, such as pretty hanging ornaments and decorations&period; Art hearts by Demdaco are particularly pretty, and you can choose from lots of different designs&period; This unique collection of heart sculptures are wonderful expressions of love, each designed and painted by renowned artists within the gifting industry&period; They celebrate heart-warming sentiments such as love, hope, friendship and encouragement&period; There’s an ornamental key included, this will act as a stand if you want your heart displayed as an ornament on a mantlepiece of shelf, alternatively you can hang the heart&period; Designs include My Dear Friend Art Heart, Sisters by Heart Art Heart, You Are My Sunshine Art Heart and Thankful Heart Art Heart, to name just a few&period; &NewLine;Photographs&NewLine;An enlarged photograph or canvas can prove to be a very special gift for your loved one, and being surrounded by pictures of family and friends can be heart-warming&period; Alternatively, you could create a photo collage or an album&period; &NewLine;Treat Yourself Too – With Gifts for The Home &NewLine;It’s nice to buy gifts for a friend’s home, but don’t neglect your own pad&period; You could also consider giving your own home-sweet-home a mini-makeover, with the aim of giving it a really cosy feel this winter&period; Add a unique picture, some new family photographs to make you smile, a couple of arty trinkets and a nice new furry throw and cushions&period; Hey presto, you will want to be spending all of your time indoors&excl; &NewLine;