How to make your home cosy this autumn

Collaborative Post¦ As we say goodbye to the last days of summer and the nights get a little darker and the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to welcome the changing seasons, the falling leaves, those old winter boots and thick, woolly jumpers.

When the wind feels a little colder and the rain is lashing the windows, there’s nothing better than getting warm and cosy indoors. And the best way to achieve optimum cosiness is by kitting out your home with some comfortable accessories and seasonal fittings. Don’t worry, you don’t have to become a DIY master overnight, these simple ideas can be done in just a few simple steps.

Read on for how to make your home cosy this Autumn with these super simple Autumnal tips.

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Halloween fun at Chatham’s Enchanted Dockyard

Review¦ Chatham Historic Dockyard is a great place to visit at any time of the year. There’s always something going on, especially during school holidays! This October half term is no different, as they have opened a mystical experience called Enchanted Dockyard. We visited on Saturday to experience the magic for ourselves!

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A letter to my daughter at 14 months

Dear Autumn,

This month we’ve been busy bees! Speaking of which, one of your most favourite TV programmes is Maya the Bee and you love saying “Bee! Bee!” As the weather has turned colder, we’ve been staying indoors a bit more. However, we’ve still managed to get out and about exploring. You even went on your first holiday! Let’s take a little look at your month…

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A letter to my daughter at 13 months

Dear Autumn,

Yet another month has gone by so quickly, you’re now 13 months old! I’ve gone back to work this month. Although I’m not working full time, I’m spending over 24 hours a week away from you and that feels an awful lot. Fortunately, you seem to have adjusted well and seem to enjoy your time with your childminder. I think that you’ve adjusted a lot better than I have, actually. The first day I went back to work, the things I was able to do that I can’t with you around were something of a novelty. The second day I spent in the office, I kept thinking of you and felt tearful several times. I just have to try and remind myself that it’s for your own good that I’m doing this.

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