Love that!
Lighting - I love candlelight. Beau says NO to burning candles (his elderly Dad burned down his house and died in the house fire, so I get it!) so I invested in the battery operated ones that look very realistic. I also bought a candle warmer, which warms the wax and releases the scent but the candle is not lit. It works really well - I might get a second one.
Togetherness - 24/7 from now until June, LOL!
Cozy Furnishings - Leather sofa for me, nice La-z-Boy for Beau, we each have our favorite ‘blankies’
Comfort - Leggings and sweatshirts 24/7 (at home!)
Eat and Drink Well - Really? We have to be told this? LOL!
Unplug - If I’m not here, I’m usually not on-line
Connect With Nature - Every day!
Bring Nature Indoors - I took down ‘Christmas’ and replaced the Dining Room table centerpiece with a tray, a rustic ceramic rabbit, live-edge wooden rounds Beau cut for me for height, three battery candles (fat ones) and clipped Juniper from the yard. Right now I have a vase of roses on the kitchen counter.
Make a Fire - Ours is gas, but it looks pretty real! Our bon fire pit gets a decent workout all year.
Linger - Over Hot Cocoa or some other relaxing drink before bed.
This one is really good:
Honey & Cinnamon Nighttime Drink
1 cup milk
1 tsp, honey
2 drops vanilla
1 pinch cinnamon
Heat milk in a microwave-safe mug until it begins to foam - about 3 minutes. Add the honey and vanilla then sprinkle cinnamon on top. You can add whipped cream if you want (only 15 calories!) THEN sprinkle on the cinnamon. Sip & Linger...