Getting Snug, With Or Without A Rug
Oct 6th, 2008 by Lauri
The days are getting cooler and life is feeling a bit more chaotic, therefore, it is important that our homes serve not only as shelters but also as havens of tranquility.
Here are several ways to make your house or apartment feel cozy and more peaceful without spending a lot of money:
Use CFL bulbs that provide good, bright reading light and general illumination yet conserve energy and the contents of your wallet.
Put snuggly velvet or chenille decorative pillows and a warm matching afghan on your sofa and chairs to cuddle with when you are reading, watching the presidential debates or are viewing a movie.
Use lined or heavyweight fabric curtains to keep out drafts.
Switch to soft and warm flannel or comfortable bamboo bed linens.
Collect colorful autumn leaves, river rocks, and branches to display on tabletops and in vases and bowls, to bring the elements of nature and the season, indoors.
Paint one room a warm neutral hue such as toast, umber, camel or persimmon and display a few small decorative accents that match or compliment that wall color.
Create a seasonal centerpiece with a bowl of mini-apples or by placing a scented beeswax candle (in a candle holder) in the middle of a platter and surrounding it with mini-pumpkins or assorted gourds.
And, finally, treat yourself to a nice cup of tea or a mug of hot chocolate… with soy whipped cream (available at health food stores). You deserve it!