Embrace Cozy Season at Home

The bedroom is one place where warmth is essential. Seasonal swaps like chunky knit blankets and throws, flannel sheets and down comforters help chase away the chill. Camilla Fabbri of Family Chic finds that velvet pillow covers, layered quilts and a padded mattress topper make her bed extra welcoming.

Designed and Photographed by Camilla Fabbri of https://cfabbridesigns.com.

Gray winter days need a little extra sparkle, so why not incorporate fairy lights here and there to brighten up unexpected spots? Shannon Fox fills a rustic bowl with faux snowballs and a string of tiny white lights, tucking the battery pack beneath the snowball stack.

Designed and Photographed by Shannon Fox of https://foxhollowcottage.com.

Though the outdoor landscape can be bleak at this time of year, incorporating houseplants or forcing bulbs to bloom indoors can give you an early glimpse of green. Camilla Fabbri likes to juxtapose her hyacinths with a tray filled with pinecones to bridge the seasons.

Designed and Photographed by Camilla Fabbri of https://cfabbridesigns.com.

Heartier meals call for heftier dishware, like the pottery pieces Camilla Fabbri of Family Chic includes on her winter table.

Designed and Photographed by Camilla Fabbri of https://cfabbridesigns.com.

10 Tips for Snug Spaces
1. Add plug-in dimmers to lamps to create softer lighting throughout your rooms. 2. Switch to flannel sheets and a plush mattress topper to make your bedroom inviting at the end of a cold day.
3. Bring comforting scents and flavors to your home by forcing bulbs to bloom indoors, baking cookies, using a spice-scented dish soap or sprinkling your morning coffee with cinnamon or nutmeg.
4. Introduce a few plaid blankets, chunky knits or faux-fur throws to your textile mix. Area rugs, pillow covers and even curtain panels also can be changed out easily for a quick and cozy transformation.
5. Place a rich hand moisturizer at each sink to offer family members and guests a little unexpected pampering.
6. Create a bird-friendly stop outside your window by setting out bird feeders and a basin of water. Everyone in the family will enjoy observing your lively feathered visitors. Drape nearby trees, bushes or a fence with white lights to create a glittering evening view.
7. Designate a “cocoon room” in your home. Paint the walls of a smaller room or nook a darker color to create a space that envelops you with quiet warmth. Be sure to include comfortable seating and lighting to encourage relaxation and reading.
8. Keep a basket of slippers by the entry door for family members and guests to slip into upon arrival at your home.
9. Warm up your dining experience by switching out delicate plates for rustic stoneware and substituting sturdy mason jars for standard drinking glasses. Add cushions to bare chair seats and include lit candles on the table for every meal.
10. Tuck strands of white fairy lights in unexpected spots around the house for a warm glow.