Autumn is my favourite season, it was summer up until a few years ago and now I am all about those cosy months leading up to Christmas! I particularly love making the house feel extra cosy, during the summer months I prefer a minimalist design but as soon as September rolls around I want all of the cosy, autumnal accessories.
Over the past few weeks, I've been slowly swapping everything over and documenting them for this post!
Bring the outside in
I love being outside over summer, there's nothing better than the first cup of coffee in the garden on a warm summer's morning. So as the cold, dark mornings creep in I like to bring the outside in. This year I've added two (real) plants to my house, one in my office and one in the living room. I am notoriously bad at keeping plants alive so Oxy Plants kindly sent me two Unkillable Plants (although it was touch and go during the heatwave earlier in the year). I love that there are actual plants in my home now and true to what Oxy claim they seem pretty unkillable!
I have a Chinese Evergreen and a Jade Plant. Although please note they are toxic to dogs so they are kept away from Betty!
It's all about lighting
Although I love autumn I could do without the dark days, I noticed differences early as last month this year and although it happens at the same time every year I swear this year felt earlier! To help with this I have both a Philips Hue Gradient Signe Table Lamp (Oak) and Wiz Mobile Portable Lamp.
I love that the Wiz light is portable so I can move it to wherever I am reading (there's also a plant growth setting which will come in handy when the days are super short!). Both lights have thousands of colour combinations to choose from and preset themes - I obviously chose an Autumn one!
I had the Philips Desk Lamp in my bedroom when it first arrived but have since moved it to my desk in anticipation of needing extra light to make it to 5 pm! There is a concentrate light which is already making a difference in my productivity.
Accessorise, accessories, accessorise
This is my favourite part! From candles to cosy blankets autumn styling is my favourite! I have a few candles to burn through this autumn, my favourite being the NEOM Happiness candle which sits on my desk for a little pick-me-up (affiliate link - you get 20% off if you shop via the link). I also have the Olivias Haven The Secret Library scent which is perfect for autumn – it smells so cosy!
I'd also recommend investing in a cosy blanket - there's nothing better than getting cosy under a thick blanket once the cold mornings are here! I have a Wool Throw from Apatchy (gifted) which I've linked so you can see it but it is sold out.
Look after yourself
If the past few years have taught us anything it's that we need to look after ourselves - particularly in the winter when colds and flu are rife! Obviously taking supplements is not an alternative to medicine or professional help but they can make you feel and look better in yourself! I've been testing Simone Thomas Wellness Supplements and have noticed a difference in my hair, skin and nails.
My next point is not for everyone but I find waking up an hour before the rest of the house makes such a difference in my mood and productivity for the rest of the day (especially if I finish a book!). I love lighting a candle and reading my book as the sun comes up.
I hope this has inspired you to make your house or even just a room a little cosier - I managed to leave out all of the pumpkins I'm going to add over the next few weeks but it is still early September so they'll have to wait a few more weeks!