Perhaps because it is ridiculously cold outside, I’ve been wondering how to create a cozy home; I don’t know.
But whatever it is, it’s been on my mind. I want my children to remember a cozy home.
Today, we are in another blizzard, and I swear I see the birds shivering. And I’m grateful for a quiet, cozy home.
There are times when I haven’t thought about coziness.
A year or two ago, the hall got painted. And I never got around to putting the pictures back up. It was rather bleak and not homey at all. In my defense, survival was more important.
I put the pictures back on the wall a couple of days ago. And I was surprised at how much it changed the house’s feel.
Maybe that’s what brought on this need for cozy.
But, no matter the reason, I thought I would share my easy steps for cozy.
Lighting.
A beautiful, well-placed lamp can significantly affect a home’s ambiance.
The power of smells.
A home that smells great is terrific!
This can be a little tricky some days. A lot is happening here, and not all of it smells great. I use a simple wax melt warmer. They stay on, and I put in a new wax cube every few days.
Good food!
Put on some soup or make some banana bread! Fresh popcorn for game night! Your options are endless, but a home-cooked treat is always great!
Run the dryer and the dishwasher.
I may be crazy, but I love the sound of dryers and dishwashers running.
Maybe it’s because I got something done, but something is comforting and reassuring when you hear the quiet hum of the dishwasher and the thump thump of the dryer.
This is simple but creates a feeling of warmth in the home.
Hot drinks!
My go-to is coffee with cream. But if you don’t like that, you may want to try this Russian Tea Recipe.
This recipe has different variations, but this is the one that works for me.
https://www.food.com/recipe/hot-spiced-tea-tang-based-aka-russian-tea-465490
Hot tea is another favorite.
You cannot go wrong with something warm to drink. Especially in winter!
The fireplace. Or rather, the fake fireplace.
Sadly, I don’t have a fireplace. So, as sad as it is, I play this fake one on the TV if I need to feel extra cozy.
These are simple steps to making a cozy home. You may need to experiment and see which works best for you, but pursuing a comfortable home is worth the extra effort!
