Ways To Embrace The Darker Nights & Colder Weather
I have really noticed a change in the weather the last week
or so. It has become a lot colder and the evenings are becoming darker earlier
and earlier. I can sometimes get really bogged down in this change as winter is
getting closer and getting up on morning and being outside becomes harder.
However, there are some ways in which I choose to embrace this change and spin
it into a positive, rather than becoming sad that the summer months have finally
drawn to a close for another year.
Baths
I love having a bath. I find it so relaxing and I love
having some 'me-time' with candles, a face mask, some Lush goodies and a goodbook. During the summer months however, I don't fully appreciate them because I
get too hot and uncomfortable. However, as soon as the darker and colder nights
begin to happen, I love a steamy bath before curling up in bed to squeeze in a
few more chapters of my book before going to sleep.
Hot Chocolate
To me, a cup of hot chocolate is a very wintery drink. I
don't normally have them until this time of year, when I might curl up under a
blanket on my sofa and watch Harry Potter, a Disney film or one of my Four TVSeries To Watch This A/W. Hot chocolates remind me of evenings spent with my
Mum and my Brother when I was younger and we would make a pot and watch a film
together on a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon. To me they are quite nostalgic
and something I really look forward to at this time of year.
New Coats & Boots
Every year I like to treat myself to some sort of winter
staple whether that’s a new coat or a new pair of boots. In the UK, with winter
comes cold harsh winds and wet rainy days so a warm coat and a suitable pair of
boots become an everyday staple for a few months. I always want to make sure
that I pick something that will not only keep me warm and comfortable, but
something that will go with everything I wear as I will mostly likely be
wearing these staples every day.
Woolly Jumpers
& Blankets
As much as a warm coat and ankle boots become a wardrobe
staple as the weather gets colder, big woolly jumpers and warm cosy blankets
also take centre stage. I love wearing thick woolly jumpers and one of the
first things I do when I get home from work is get changed into my Topshop
Joggers and a lovely oversized jumper. I also start to pull out my lovely warm
blankets around this time of year and strategically place them around the house,
on the backs of chairs, the end of the bed and on the sofa, so that they are
always to hand when it gets a little chilly.
Candles
One of my favourite things about darker nights and colder
weather is candles. I am a huge lover of candles and love to light them during
this time of year to feel really cosy. I love Yankee candles, but prefer to use
cheaper ones from Primark for everyday use. I would love a Jo Malone or Diptyque
candle as they always smell amazing, maybe I’ll treat myself to one for the new
season!
How do you like
to embrace the darker nights and colder weather?
What things are
you most excited about for the A/W transition?
Madolyn
xxx
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