In the Warm

kitchen matches from plumo.com If you're a fan of candles, then in addition to the sticks to stand them in, you'll also be needing these. Now I know matches are rather dull, useful things but these boxes are so pretty that I would want them out on display (I know children/safety/matches/danger etc but you can

silver pomander from cox and cox Sometimes it's the details wot does it. What makes a house feel like a home (as it were). It's the little things that add personality to a room and make it feel like someone lives there, rather than it just being a beautifully styled showcase. This pretty scented pomander

add a tealight for instant hygge, from scandinavian shore Now I know we dealt with lighting in some detail last month (click here for 31 different lighting ideas) but then along comes another beauty and it has to be included. After all, the right lighting is an important part of the winter nesting process isn't

Don't you love these blankets? They're the new collection by Rafa Kids. monochrome blanket from rafa kids But I say never mind the children, I'd be very happy with these in my own bedroom frankly. They're made in Finland by Japanese designer Masaru Suzuki. the monochrome blanket looks good on both sides In addition to

vintage style metal chest of drawers from rockett st george Following on from yesterday's post in praise of brass taps, I had to continue the theme when I saw this vintage-style filing cabinet. The warm aged patina and brass handles are just gorgeous and feel totally of the moment. Well, my moment anyway. Now is

floorstanding metal candlesticks from nordic house it seems fitting as we head into the colder months to talk once more of hygge. A Danish word which translates loosely as cosiness, it's greatly enhanced by the use of candles, which the Danes light every day. So we turn to Nordic House, run by Sandie and Alan

tan cowhide rug from cox and cox It's no secret that I'm a fan of monochrome but I do like my black and white to be warmed up a little. Sometimes with splashes of soft pink, often with lots of natural textures such as wood, linen and cashmere. I have a black and white cowhide

alma handmade serving and tapas set from rowen and wren Now I don't know about you but come those cold winter evenings I find that salad definitely isn't on the agenda. It's all about hearty meals - thick stews and soups with crusty bread, glasses of warming red wine and well, if you're opening the

grey knitted throw from occa home So the clocks have gone back, the temperature has dropped and the evenings stretch out in front of us. Let's start this new series of Objects of Design as we mean to go on: In The Warm. This beautiful chunky cable knit throw is perfect for covering up cold