The Joy of...Comfort

Maybe it’s because it’s raining, the heating is on and the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is nearly upon us. Maybe it’s our recession-hit, riot-plundered times. But right now I’m in need of some home comfort.

I want to snuggle down pyjama-clad amongst piles of soft blankets and squishy cushions with a cup of tea, a pile of magazines and a good book.  Phone off, telly on, my children around me: the easy intimacy and reassurance of home. 

I don’t want white, sleek and minimal, I want natural materials, sludgy colours, jewel tones, patina, texture, candlelight, hearty food and yes, goddamit, I want a fire.  I want cosy.

The best homes are the most comfortable ones I think. The ones that welcome you in, that you can totally relax in. The ones packed with cushions, blankets and rugs, with comfortable seating, scented candles and subdued lighting. The ones that quietly envelope, shelter and protect the lives within them.

Where is your comfort zone? Where are you most relaxed? Is it in the bath with a glass of wine, or in bed with a good book, or hunkered down on your sofa? Where do you hide from the world when it all gets a bit much? 

Image 1 via Amelie, image 2 via Abigail Ahern, image 3 via Squint

 

Comments

[{gemmifer}]

I'm with you on this... I enjoy looking at those minimal homes in shelter mags but love coming home to my cozy, cluttered, little apartment aerie.

Due to a power outage caused by Hurricane Irene this past week, I spent four nights staying with a family member who very generously opened her home to me and my father, who only got his power back on Friday. As much as she made me feel at home, I cannot express how truly happy I was to be back in my apartment on Thursday night! It's a holiday weekend here in the US, and I'm planning on spending most of it just lounging around in my lovely gabled bedroom watching movies, reading the September magazines, and working on craft projects!

[Andi @ Carpet Cleaning Machines]

Gorgeous spaces! I really like a room that is cozy and warm. I think a rug could really do this in any space.