"Soups, stews and the fire going."
@little_valley_photographynz
"Lemon, honey, ginger tea, and cosy socks!"
@home_brew_honey_co
"Lamplight & scented candles."
@the.gullies
"Sitting by the open fire hand stitching patchwork quilts, except my cat keeps trying to join in. She knows a snug spot or two."
@jennybrown_bb
"Rain outside, fire on, soup in the slow cooker."
@kathrynwrightcounsellor
"Knitting in bed, heater on and watching Netflix with dogs snuggled next to me."
@miroyarns
"Love to light candles in the winter for a cosy feeling by the fire."
@julia.d_est.1982
"Soups and stews on the old wood stove."
@abby.pedd
"Putting the extra duvet and flannelette sheets on the bed and topping it off with a knitted throw my grandmother made me means I'm set for the long cool nights."
@heifer.on.the.hill
"Nothing beats having a fire on in winter."
@staczeez
"Salt lamp and linens."
@sophiemerkens
"Fire lit, candles, and a good throw."
@sweetbellekitchennz
"Hot toddy in front of the wood burner."
@papaiti_gin
"Weighted blanket and fluffy blankets on the couch."
@huntress_aj
"Throws and cushions, and cuddling my kiddos under them."
@sonystu99
"Lighting the fire and a nice roast lamb in the oven!"
@rural_kerie
"Soft lighting, favourite rugs and throws, family pictures, a lovely fire and cuddles with family."
@chloelodgephotographer
"Wool blankets and the log burner going."
@evans__toni
"Coming in from the cold to a warm house is the best feeling."
@gillswints
"Table lamps, candles, sheepskins, tidiness, flowers and plants."
@kathrinnz
"A fire in the winter! And the little bits that make it yours. Whether that's plants or paintings, or your favourite mug. A comfy sofa and a place you can relax. I think the very idea of home is cosy!"
@chloebethrosser
"Rainy day, fire going, dogs laying in front of it on the sheepskin rug, and a hot cup of coffee."
@shani_stewart
"A roaring fire, candles, indoor plants and those tiny fairy lights draped over said plants."
@onecuriouskiwishepherd
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