COSY INSPIRATION

Cosy March

Joanna Greenwell Cosy Cosy Ideas March Month Mother's Day Spring

Cosy March

"March brings breezes, loud and shrill, to stir the dancing daffodil" Spring is springing up all over the place and the month of March has plenty of cosy things to celebrate. Dates for your Diary in March:  1st March St David's Day - 3rd March World Wildlife Day - 7th March World Book Day - 8th March International Women's Day - 10th March Mother's Day - 10th March - 9th April Ramadan - 15th March Red Nose Day - 17th March St Patrick's Day - 20th March International Day of Happiness - 21st March World Poetry Day - 23rd March Earth hour and National Puppy Day - 24th March National Cocktail Day - 27th March...

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Cosy February

Joanna Greenwell Cosy Ideas February

Cosy February

With the long month of January long gone, February holds the promise of brighter skies, early signs of spring and is a month of many celebrations;  5th Chinese New Year - 9th National Pizza Day - 10th Hindu Spring Festival - 11th Super Bowl - 13th Pancake Day - 14th Valentines Day - 21st National Sticky Bun Day - 26th National Tell A Fairy Tale Day - 28th National Pink Day - 29th Leap Day! Some Cosy ideas for the month of Feb: Wear pink, hearts, red and dress to impress this month Create your own Italian restaurant at home and...

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Cosy January

Joanna Greenwell Cosy Ideas January Month

Cosy January

Do you struggle with this long, cold, dark month? I used to feel the same way, until I read more about Hygge and finding the cosy. Instead of seeing this month as dull, what if, like nature we use this time to restore, nurture ourselves, rest, relax and take comfort in the quiet cosy moments. Instead of feeling cold…what about wrapping up in cosy accessories and heading outside for fresh air and exercise, then coming home to your cosy nest for warming dishes and a hot drinks.Instead of hating those dark mornings and evenings, why not add mood lighting and...

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Cosy Autumn Cake Recipe

Joanna Greenwell autumn Recipe

Cosy Autumn Cake Recipe

Jo-Jo's Apple and Cinnamon Cake 3 Large Apples  300 grams Butter or Margarine 300 grams Caster Sugar 5 Eggs 300 grams Self-Raising Flour 3 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon To Top Brown Sugar Cream butter and caster sugar together Add beaten eggs gradually to get runny smooth texture Add flour and cinnamon Skin and chop up apples into small cubes and add to mixture If making a whole cake - pour mixture into a baking paper and butter lined tin, bake at 180 (fan), 200 (C), 400 (F) or 6 (Gas) for 25 mins.   If making apple and cinnamon buns - pour mixture into...

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Cosy Autumn Inspiration

Joanna Greenwell autumn

Cosy Autumn Inspiration

Autumn is in the air so it's time to treat yourself to a cosy scarf to keep the morning chill off.  Take a look at our new Autumn collection for fabulous home decor to dress your home and see our lovely light collection to add a cosy glow to your nests now the nights are drawing in.  With Halloween to look forward to and Fireworks, Autumn is a wonderful month to take time to plan some super cosy moments to enjoy with your family and make some magical seasonal memories.  We love some of these cosy ideas: Jump in a ​pile...

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