The evenings are getting darker, and our favourite season of staying in and snuggling up is finally here.
During the autumn and winter months, most of us spend a lot more time indoors, meaning that making our homes cozy and inviting all of a sudden takes centre stage. And let’s face it, we can’t wait for all those nights of sinking into the sofa for an epic Netflix marathon, hearty comfort food dinners and the fire blaring.
Before all that, though, we just need to get our homes completely ready for the snuggle-fest ahead by investing in these gorgeous homeware finds:
1. Clean Slate Neroli and Coconut Candle
These Irish-made candles from Clean Slate are my new obsession – and I literally want my house to forever smell like their Neroli and Coconut candle. Or the Espresso and Coconut one – I just can’t decide (meaning; of course, that I will inevitably end up buying both!). Available from selected stores and online stockists nationwide.
2. Jacquard-weave blanket
We want to snuggle up under cozy blankets all winter and are currently dreaming of this gorgeous one from H&M Home. The best part? It is a total steal at €39.99.
3. Gold Deco Mirror
Metallics are still huge when it comes to interior trends, and I am planning on sprucing up my hallway with this fabulous €10 mirror from Penneys.
4. Berber-Style Rug
We want to sink our toes into this gorgeous – and bang on-trend – Berber style rug from Next Home this winter. Whether you use it in your living area or bedroom – or both – we think this is one buy you won’t regret. Prices start from €105 for the smallest size.
5. Large Straw Basket
To be honest, we are in love with the entire Considered by Helen James collections at Dunnes Stores, and right now we have our eyes on these incredibly practical and pretty straw baskets.
Not only do they have carry handles, meaning you can cart them from room to room with complete ease, they are pretty much the perfect place for storing anything from toys to extra blankets for your guest room. Prices starting at only €15 for the smallest size.
6. Black Light Chain
I am one of those people who insist on using the decking and garden all year, just adding cozy throws and outdoor heaters, and voila; your outdoor living space becomes functional even when the temperatures drop.
My latest addition is this gorgeous, chunky light chain from April and the Bear. Each chain has 10 large LED bulbs on a 8.4 metre chain and is suitable for use both outdoors and inside.
7. Metal Candlestick
We are still swooning over the trend that is nature-inspired bits for you home, and this large branch-shaped candlestick made our collective hearts skip a beat. Imagine this lit in the middle of the table for your next dinner party! Get it now for only €29.99 from H&M Home.
8. Printed Fabric Armchair
When I want to really tempt myself, interior-wise, I often click into the Graham & Green website, and marvel at all the amazing furniture that I (often) can’t afford. But when it comes to this armchair, this amazing have-to-have-it armchair, I feel it would simply complete my life, so I might have to make an exception (i.e. get out the Mastercard…)
9. Bamboo Pendant Light
Nothing says autumn like having your home lit up by cozy, mood lighting – and for that purpose alone, I am planning on upgrading my dining area with some lovely new pendants.
I can’t stop thinking about these Sinnerlig pendants from Ikea, where each pendant is handmade from bamboo. The light it casts when the evening draw in is so cozy – and perfect for the season ahead.
10. Copper Strainer
Autumn is a time for getting back into the kitchen and inviting friends and family over for delicious and hearty home-cooked food. If you like the sounds of this too, we think you will love the gorgeous new cookware from Marks & Spencer’s new Chef Collection as much as we do.
We particularly have our eyes on this gorgeous strainer, perfect for draining all that pasta you are going to be serving up.
