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Get the Look: Cozy Autumn Fireplaces
I love spending a chilly Autumn night in front of a crackling fire. And nothing says Fall to me as much as a cozy fireplace. There are many ways to transition your Summer fireplace into the Fall spirit, so, on this first day of Fall, let's check out some beautiful and cozy Fall fireplaces.
How-To: Create a Cozy Corner
While the brick walls and built-in seating areas on the perimeter of this living room have the potential for chilliness (in looks as well as temperature), this possibility is assuaged by the super-cozy seating area tucked into the corner.
Creating your own cozy corner is a perfect way to transition into Fall weather. And, if you have kids returning to school, you can make this corner serve double duty as a reading corner as well.
Inspired: Handknit Sweaters
On a chilly Winter's night, who doesn't love pulling on a bulky, handknit sweater? The wool knit is so cozy, and the intricate stitching patterns are a delight to the eye, whether it's a chevron stitch, a basketweave, or a moss diamond. This Design History Sweater (on sale for $79.99) uses a variety of knititng patterns, including diamond shapes, which are reflected on this Ballard Designs Pierson Diamond Console ($599), which would be a lovely entryway piece.
Desire/Acquire: Warm Wool Throws
Nothing's cozier on a Winter evening than cuddling up under a cozy throw on your sofa. I love this Gump's Sweater Knit Throw ($325), which resembles your boyfriend's oversized sweater, and whose handknit cables give it an extra touch of authenticity. It's a great color and looks silky, but it's an acrylic/wool/poly blend, which is not my favorite cuddling fabric combination.
Cool Idea: Fireplace Substitute
CasaSugar reader DailyCrush wrote to me with a great tip on a cute space heater. Since everyone's looking for ways to stay cozy this season, I knew you'd appreciate the tip.
DailyCrush says, "I use the Dimplex Compact Electric Stove to heat up the living room in my very tiny house (my living room is only about 10 x 15).
Tips For Keeping Cozy
I've shared a lot of good tips, products, and how-tos with you for keeping your home warm and cozy this Winter. Take a look at the slideshow to review some of my favorite stories. Source
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Gift Guide: The Cozy Cuddler
I have a tendency to want to hibernate a little when Winter rolls around, so out come the blankets and the comfy throw pillows. I love spending a snowy day curled up under a blanket with a mug of tea and a good DVD.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who indulges in some wintertime hibernating, so if you have someone in your life who's known for cozying up on the couch, give them what they want: more ways to get cozy!
Do You Snuggle Up on the Sofa?
Now that the temperatures have dipped, I've added a few lap blankets and afghans to the living room. They sit in a pretty crate next to the sofa, and are the first thing I reach for when I crack open a book or watch a DVD. Do you snuggle up with blankets on the sofa, too?
Midday Muse: Sumptuous Ceiling
Supper, a restaurant in NYC's East Village, was given an updated look by Site Specific Design. However, the updated look took it back in time, with its burnished, antique-look ceiling and dark interiors. I'm particularly fond of those jellyfish-like pendant lamps seen above the bar.
Artist of the Day: Carol Hummel
An overt sign that the growing crochet trend has been taken to new heights, literally, is artist Carol Hummel's Tree Cozy. As part of a two-year exhibition of eight works by sculptors in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Hummel crocheted a cozy with brightly colored nylon and synthetic material for a tree in front of Cleveland Heights City Hall, which wouldn't impede "the growth of the tree or [harm] wildlife." In her artist statement, Hummel refers to the tree cozy as "an emphatically handmade blanket representing femininity and comfort" which covers "a natural object representing masculinity and strength," a piece that personifies the tree "keeping it cozy and colorful throughout the year, enhancing the beauty of nature," and evokes "memories of bygone times and places when life was good," as well as "softens the strong tree form while also emphasizing it."
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