“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort” - Jane Austen
I love the comforts of home - cooking in my own kitchen, reading, writing, walking the dogs and feeling warm and calm under a blanket. My Home & Book list offers a few favourites to create comfort within your home as well as the books on my personal holiday list this year.
Linen Sheets and Macausland Wool Blanket from KOKITO - The best pure linen sheets make sleep that little bit better and a cozy wool blanket is essential for winter nights by the fire. Kokito.ca
The Cloud Quilt from Pottery Barn - I never thought I would want to give up my feather duvet with linen cover BUT this linen quilt from Pottery Barn is incredible. The perfect weight and feels so nice against your skin.
Bethanie Kaye Walnut Candlesticks - Bethanie masterfully creates beautiful pieces from wood - her candlesticks are a real standout. Bethanie Kaye.com
LL Bean Dog Coat - For cold winter walks the reversible field coat keeps your pal a little warmer when the snow flies. LL Bean
New Yorker Puzzles - I love an afternoon spent “puzzling” - a lazy quiet day at the table with a pot of tea. The puzzle selection from Books & Company is great - my favourites are the New Yorker puzzles - the nostalgic covers are so fun. You can also find them at New York Puzzle Company
Blackwing Pencils - Those that know me well, know that I love pencils and prefer to always write in pencil only - not a fan of pens. I will happily employ any pencil available but I really like the Blackwing brand. Laywines
Half Penny Postage - Cards & Gifts - E-mail is fine but nothing beats a lovely note or card in the mail. Half Penny has a beautiful and fun assortment of cards, stationary and adornments for every occasion. Halfpennypostage.com
BOOKS
Christmas at River Cottage - Lucy Brazier
Roasted Figs, Sugar Snow - Diana Henry
The Mile End Cookbook - Noah & Rae Bernamoff
The British Cookbook - Ben Mervis & Jeremy Lee
The Rooster House - Victoria Belim
The School of Essential Ingredients - Erica Bauermeister
Small Things Like These - Claire Keegan