Hello!
So one of my favourite places in the world is my bedroom. I love to change it up all the time, adding or taking away different pieces or completely changing the entire vibe, and naturally I decided to have another change of scenery as winter/Christmas draws near. Feel free to adapt these ideas to your own bedroom!
Fairy lights are always in my bedroom no matter what time of year, but particularly in winter I think they are necessary to make a bedroom 10 times cosier. Because I love fairy lights so much, I tend to buy them whenever I see them so I have several sets to utilise during winter. The above were a gift from a friend, and I have found a similar set here.
Luckily during this time of year Christmas lights are so easy to get hold of so if you don't have a lot of fairy lights then now is the perfect time of year to be after them. I found this set of 20 from Tesco for only £1.80!
I only have a teeny weeny bedroom, so plug sockets and spaces to drape lights aren't highly accessible. Thus I have discovered that your curtain pole or your bed frame are not the only places you can drape your lights; use small pieces of blue tack and hang them along the wall, drape them across the shelves or wind them down your bookcase and across your books like this. These are actually outdoor dragonfly lights from B&M.
I am also a sucker for lights that are also wall pieces, like this one from B&M for £12.99.
Alternatively, if you want another way to get that cosy glow in your bedroom on these cold nights, instead of (or with!) lights, candles are an ideal purchase.
These three candle holders are from a cute shop in St Ives, Cornwall, that I visit every year. At £3 each I couldn't resist and have them in my bedroom every season. However, to make them that little bit more autumnal I bought these small dark purple candles from Asda, a pack of 3 for £1.
For some variation in sizing, I also have this larger pastel pink candle in a birdcage that my friend bought and entwined with roses for me.
Though probably much more suited for spring or summer, I love it too much to put it away, and alongside the other candles and fairy lights it is still lovely and cosy.
And though it might not be December just yet, I couldn't resist this candle from Primark for £1.50. I thought the snowflake was so cool and it also smells super Christmassy and adds a bit of subtle festivity without raiding the Christmas decs.
Another way to do this is by adding either bedding or, as a cheaper alternative, a Christmas throw from Primark for £5. Not only is it so soft and warm, but it is does the job of being festive and saves buying an entire duvet set. Of course, any throw or blanket at this time of year will also be fab for keeping warm in your bedroom! Add some cushions for extra cosiness.
And lastly, no cosy winter bedroom would be complete without a pair of PJ's. Though I've found it to be too warm to wear the usual thick Winter PJ's, I did invest in some Christmas Santa/Snowflake leggings from Primark for £10, that are fleece-lined and perfect for lazying around the house and bedtime. Paired with this long-sleeved black t-shirt (£5) and dark blue slippers (£3), I am super snug without being too hot or too cold. As you can see I have spent quite a bit in Primark recently, but there really is nowhere like it for Christmas at the minute as you get what you want without spending too much for things you may not use for too long.
Any other ideas for how to cosy up a room? Who else is getting excited for Christmas?
xx
