Creating a cosy haven ready for Christmas
I am the first to admit I am a summer person. I hate it when the dark nights start drawing in and the clocks go back. Every year I feel that familiar dip as the evenings close in earlier and earlier. This year, instead of fighting it, I have decided to embrace it and create a cosy haven at home. A space that feels comforting, calm and quietly festive. A space that helps me ease into winter and means I will be ready for Christmas without the stress.
What is a cosy haven?
A cosy haven is that special feeling you get when you draw the curtains on a dark night, light the fire or a few candles and settle down with a cocoa. It is the soft glow, the delicious scents and the textures that make you relax. These are the feelings I love in December, so I am bringing them in earlier and letting myself enjoy them before the mad rush begins.
Christmas already!?
Making my home feel that little bit more comforting, and when December rolls round. I can easily go extra adding to the look, with my ornament and stockings and mistletoe. Not trying to do it all at once. December can be mad enough, without trying to cram it all in the first week.
I know some people will be thinking that it feels far too early. But hear me out. We all love the twinkling lights that break up the gloom, the warming scents of cinnamon and the greenery we invite into our homes. These touches do not have to shout Christmas. They can simply welcome in the winter months and make your home feel more comforting.
This is exactly what I am doing. Small, beautiful details that stand on their own. Perfect to enjoy while I write a few cards, wrap a couple of presents to hide under the bed or browse for gift ideas by the fire. By starting early, I am setting up for a calm Christmas. When December arrives, I can easily add the extra touches. The ornaments, the stockings, the mistletoe. All the joyful things that make the season magical. I am not trying to do everything at once. December can be busy enough without cramming it all into the first week.
A stress free festive season
Beginning now means I am managing the season rather than letting it overwhelm me. A few simple swaps make a huge difference. A candle, a cosy throw, a subtle hint of Christmas decor. These pieces last throughout the winter and help create a home that feels warm and inviting.
If you are looking for inspiration, Christmas has landed at Very.co.uk. Their Christmas shop is live and full of ideas for families who want to make life manageable and magical at the same time. It is the perfect place to pick up those early touches that help you ease into the season without overwhelm.
Tips for creating your own cosy haven
Create spaces to hibernate in
A cosy bedding set is a great first step. Opt, for Christmas bedding look that feels seasonal but not too obvious. It is perfect for movie nights, early bedtimes and a bit of browsing for present ideas.
Light up
I also love a sparkly white light. Adding a small tree at the bottom of the stairs lights my way with such joy. It looks elegant as you walk through the dining room and when December arrives, it is already in place. I can dress it with bows and baubles without wrestling it out of the attic or fluffing branches at midnight.
Make every time you come home a joy
I always have a wreath on my door. It is such a welcoming way to dress your porch, and it works beautifully throughout the winter. A wreath is one of those pieces of décor that lasts. Natural, wintery and quietly festive.
Creating calm now to enjoy the magic later
By building my cosy haven early, I am giving myself the gift of a stress free festive season. A home that feels warm, inviting and ready for whatever December brings. A space where I can enjoy the little moments long before the rush begins.
