Creating cozy inside your home when it’s cold outside

Creating cozy inside your home when it’s cold outside. Easy ways to instantly warm up your space.

I’m sure I am not alone when I tell you that it’s colder then usual outside.Yikes. Like really cold.  So today’s post is quite timely. Creating cozy inside your home when it’s cold outside.

Creating cozy inside your home when it's cold outside

Welcome to the monthly Cozy Living series.   If you missed last month’s hot cocoa recipe you can catch it here.  This monthly series is so inspiring to me. I love to see the various ways others make their homes and lives more cozy and memorable. I hope it inspires you to do the same in your own home. All of the links to the other bloggers will be below. Don’t forget to stop by and visit each one.

Creating cozy inside your home when it’s cold outside

Lit Candles

Nothing evokes cozy and warmth in your space then some lit candles.  I like to group several candles on a small tray or plate that way any spilled wax won’t get all over. Yes, I’m old fashioned and prefer a real candle. Candles add such tranquility and calm to a space. And on the occasional date night at home, romance.

Creating cozy inside your home when it's cold outside

Fire

If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace, you can create instant cozy and warmth to your space. If not, candles will suffice as well. Indoors or outdoors a roaring fire will create an atmosphere of comfort. We have a fire going in the house just about every day during the winter. It not only serves as a heat source but also a cozy pleasure.

Creating cozy inside your home when it's cold outside

Cozy Throws and Pillows

We are a family of cuddlers. An ample supply of pillows and throws in the room are a must. When people walk into this space, I want it to say that it is inviting. Nothing gives me more joy then my friends to feel so comfortable when they come over and get all comfy on the couch with a blanket….like they live here. Baskets store additional blankets and pillows.

Creating cozy inside your home when it's cold outside

Appreciating the simple things

What I love the most about winter time is the chance for my family to gather and creating joy around the simple things in life. With technology aside, we pull out the books, games and puzzles and spend the afternoon or evening just playing, reading and enjoying each others company. A favorite game around here is the electronic version of monopoly. No need to keep track of anything. The game does that for you. I always did make the worse banker.

Creating cozy inside your home when it's cold outside

I believe that an important component of a cozy home especially when it’s cold outside is relaxation. Often times people like me that always have to be doing something, find this hard to do. But its okay to give yourself the gift to just be and do nothing but relax. It’s okay to stay in your jammies all day and into the evening if you want, wrapped in a blanket. I have a few times this winter, and it feels so good. Am I right? Besides we won’t tell.


When we spend less time outside due to the cold and lack of sunlight, sometimes a relaxed cozy home is what gets us through the cold winters…and has us counting down the days till Spring shows up.

 

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12 Comments

  1. This looks like the perfect spot to hang out on a cold Winter’s day! SO many cozy ideas to keep warm and enjoy time together as a family!

  2. Your living room looks like everything I would enjoy, especially at wintertime. Would you please tell me a bit about your sofa (brand, type of fabric, etc). Thanks.

  3. Jammie days are my favourite your beautiful living room looks like the perfect place to curl up and enjoy that wonderful fire staying cozy and warm! We’re hoping the deep freeze will be over for us this week – but it’s been brutal!

  4. Such great tips, Laura! I know know most people dread the winter months but I’ve found that it the time I tend to relax and recharge the most. I look forward to the slow down. You living room looks like the perfect place to relax and reflect!

  5. I love, yes, your cosy, warmth, inviting home. Thanks for sharing the helpful tips, and inviting us into your fabulous home. Happy 2018

  6. Just stumbled onto your blog and love it!
    I have to ask, since our fireplaces are both stone 🙂 what do you use to clean them.

    Thanks Much
    Karen

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