This is a Restoration Hardware throw we adore. And if you want to know a secret… we usually keep it accessible all year long!
- Layer with a fur throw. Full blankets and accent pillows are the perfect indulgence on a cool fall evening. Plus the added visual warmth is remarkable. And who doesn’t love to snuggle under a heavy fur blanket?
Dining room full of beautiful textures designed by Liz Marie Galvan
2. Pile on the textures. You don’t need special prints or fabrics. You can leave your space neutral and still create an inviting ambiance for the cooler months. Textures add a visual dimension and warmth which is extra special this time of year.
Nobody does tartan interior décor as well as Ralph Lauren.
3. Tartan. Tartan. Tartan! Did I mention I love Tartan plaid? Just about any will do but my all time favs are Blackwatch (glorious navy & emerald) and Royal Stewart (envision the most luxurious red Christmas plaid but in my humble opinion should be added months before December). Cloak anything and everything in these two tartan plaids and you’ve got yourself a cozy setting! I’ve even considered tartan rugs to really set a dramatic stage for fall.
Love the warmth brought by candlelight. Styled by Lauren at Splendor In The South blog.
4. Light delicious smelling candles. Or, for the same flickering ambiance, turn on several flameless candles. These are personal favorites as they are battery operated and for someone who has been known to forget a lit candle or two… my husband and neighbors appreciate my little flameless investments! I still get the rich lighting that sets an undeniably cozy atmosphere yet keeps the fire department at bay.
Stunning display by Emily at Eleven Gables blog
5. Locate your fine china teacups- set them on display in your kitchen or dining room. Esthetically pleasing and ready for use at the drop of a hat. Slowing down for a steamy cup of tea or coffee does something special for the soul. Especially so in a beautifully crafted vessel. Don’t currently own tea cups? Select a favorite cup from your stash or purchase something elegant and fun from a local shop. Fine china can be found at excellent prices now especially from vintage markets or online. There’s no time like the present to curl up with a cup of your favorite warm drink and relax in style during these cooler months.