
Come home to cozy this season with the help of these simple style ideas for all of your cottage nooks and window seats.

All About Layering
A chunky throw, a number of textured pillows in differing shapes and sizes, and a tray filled with your favorite candles and some freshly clipped greenery make for a perfect setting to relax with a cup of tea and a good book.

Winter Blues
For a cool approach to the winter season, opt for cozy colors in a palette of blues, purples, and even pale pinks or blush. When paired with decorative accents in cool creams and grays, the purple hues will be a perfect reflection of the winter skies just beyond the window seat.

Warm Wooden Elements
Warm up your neutrals this winter by incorporating rich wooden tones and decorative accents—like a chunky woven basket filled with birch logs or extra pillows or blankets, a knobby jute rug for a cozy touch underfoot, and a log-inspired tray for your candles. A faux fur pillow and golden-brown plaid throw add another layer of warm winter charm.
Text by Katie Ellis




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