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Must-Haves for a Peaceful, Cozy Home (with recipes)

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Jan 11, 2024

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photo collage for cozy home

 

The last months of winter can feel ho-hum.  And even though it’s the last months, it often feels like  real winter is just getting started!  But you don’t have to let that get you down!   Make the most of of these lingering winter months by making your home a sanctuary!  Create a peaceful, cozy environment in your home that helps you rest and rejuvenate!  

 

In our subscriber email, I shared some photos of the Southern Discourse Cottage and a few ways I like to fluff our nest during this time of year.  Here, I’m sharing an easy buying guide so you can fluff too! 

 

Never underestimate the power of textured pillows and throws.  We keep plenty of them around.  A little bright color is a great pick-me-up.  Also, texture is a must for cozying up any environment!  Don’t forget the candles!  And not just the smell good kind.  Battery operated pillar candles with built-in timers ensure there are no more dreary afternoons! And last but not least, a little greenery!  A wreath brings a little of that green of spring to the heart of winter.  Did you think wreaths were just for outside?  Try hanging one on the inside of your door, in a window or over a mirror.

 

Must Haves for Creating a Peaceful Home

Numbered List of Peaceful Home Must Haves

  1.  24″ MAGNOLIA WREATH  | 2.  FRINGE THROW BLANKET  | 3.  BATTERY CANDLES WITH TIMER  | 4.  TOBACCO BASKET  | 5.  HANDWARMER MUG  | 6.  NAVY FRINGE PILLOWS  | 7.  BATTERY FAIRY LIGHTS  | 8.  20″ OLIVE WREATH  | 9.  ESPRESSO BEAN CANDLE  10. |  NAVY BUFFALO CHECK THROW BLANKET

 

 SHARING Your Peaceful Home with Others: RECIPES & MORE

Sharing your home collage

One of the benefits of creating a sanctuary for you and your family is being able to extend that blessing to friends and neighbors.  Once you invite them in, here are simple, delicious recipes and hosting ideas to make them feel welcome.

STANDOUT CINNAMON BANANA BREAD | SWEET POTATO POUND CAKE WITH A CINNAMON SYRUP SOAK | MAMAW’S FRESH APPLE CAKE

APPLE SPICE MINT TEA WITH BLACKBERRIES | BUTTERSCOTCH COFFEE CREAMER

HOW TO CREATE A COZY COFFEE BAR | HOST A COFFEE GET-TOGETHER

 

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Ideas for creating a peaceful sanctuary in your home, plus recipes & ideas for sharing your home with others. #peaceful #cozy #sanctuary #hospitality #homemaking

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