10 Things To Make Your Home Cozy During The “Inside Seasons”

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Our days of spring and summer are often filled with many hours spent in the beautiful outdoors, enjoying the delights of the natural world. But when fall comes and close behind winter, we find ourselves in the “inside seasons” where, to escape the cold, after brisk outings, we spend more of our time inside our homes.

For many of us, this is a wonderful thing, as home is where we thrive, enjoying reading by the fire, working on creative projects, and relaxing with loved ones.

So to make your “inside seasons” even more enjoyable and full, we’ve compiled a list of home items to make these colder seasons ones to remember and breathe warmth into your soul as the cold wind blows just outside your door.

01 | A huge, warm throw blanket

One of the most important items your home needs for colder weather is a thick and warm blanket that you can wrap yourself up in to read a good book by the fire with a cup of coffee or fit you and multiple children under while you watch old movies.

We love this hand-woven, thick blanket that isn’t only cozy and large, but also beautiful to drape over the sofa that will bring a pop of warmth to any room.

02 | A set of mugs

Another necessary addition to your inside collection is a set of beautifully made ceramic mugs to hold all of your favorite hot drinks. This set is made with lead-free ceramic and conveniently stacks inside a metal rack which makes them perfect for an accent piece in small spaces. With an eclectic variety of beautiful designs for each mug, these will delight all who sip from them, especially you.

03 | A table lamp

One of the most important elements for setting a deep and evocative indoor aesthetic is the lighting. Strong overhead lights simply won’t do when trying to get into the “mood.” A beautiful statement piece table lamp that glows with muted yellow light is the perfect way to light your space into a place where reading a book is a life-giving experience. Try this antique-styled table lamp is the perfect thing to light your dark and stormy nights inside.

04 | A coffee table

While spending hours inside, writing away on your novel, working through your book list, and drinking endless cups of tea, you’ll need a coffee table that has the ability to hold all of your necessary items as well as fit in with the aesthetic you’re making. There are endless styles and types out there. But we love this rustic unique cut, solid wood, table, that brings a bit of wild nature into your curated space.

05 | A set of candles

When it comes to setting a mood in your home for months at a time, there’s no question you’ll be burning a lot of candles. A good candle both looks aesthetic and fills the air with an aroma of warm and inviting emotions. You’ll need a lot of them, especially if you’re like us who essentially burns them all day long — so try this set of amber jarred candles that comes with six unique and wonderful scents.

06 | A “vintage” Bluetooth radio

In the old days, rather than scrolling on phones, or mindless bingeing, families and individuals gathered around beautiful wood radios to listen to music, radio dramas, and news from around the world, allowing their minds and imaginations.

Listening to music and getting lost in audiobooks, is an important part of setting the inside scene you’re going for. But what it comes out of is almost as important.

Try this vintage radio that will be an amazing statement piece while a high-quality player of all of your favorite songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. Complete with Bluetooth set up, this is a must.

07 | A classic art tapestry

The walls of our homes are the things that hold and keep us safe and warm from a cold world. But they’re also the things our eyes see the most. And when we fill them with beautiful things, they have the power to fill our hearts and homes with that beauty. But art and frames can be expensive.

So how do we cover our walls with wonderful inspiring art, to tie our aesthetic homes together, without breaking the bank? These classic art tapestries, with dozens of classical works as options can do just that, at a low price point and high aesthetic value.

08 | An antique serving tray

You might be taking fewer long trips these inside months, but you will be making many trips from the kitchen to your living room or personal library. You’re going to need something to hold your tea and snacks, especially when you have an unannounced visitor. Why not this antique styled, rustic tray upon which you can fit a myriad of important things?

09 | Dried flowers

Sometimes, even with the beauty of colder weather, we can still miss the life and beauty that flowers can bring. You might’ve forgotten to pick and dry your own, but luckily you can get a variety of gorgeous bouquets of dried flowers to put in a vase ause of your choice to brighten your space.

10 | A few games

Spending time inside by yourself is a wonderful, soul-enriching practice. But sometimes sharing the time with a friend or spouse is just as beautiful and life-giving. This combination chess/backgammon leather rollout set and beautifully designed playing cards below are not only super aesthetic, but also fun and a great way to connect over hours of shared laughter and joy with the ones you love most.