Recipe for the 'Perfect Autumn Night In'

Recipe for one cosy indulgent Autumn night in;

1. Set the mood, take your favourite Autumnal/ Wintery candle & light it. My candle of choice is the 'Winter' candle from The White Company, it's gorgeous, just the right balance of warmth, sweetness & spice.

2. Take a big mug that you can wrap your hands around like this 'Big Love' mug from Emma Bridgewater & fill with a hot drink, a warming spicy tea is my current favourite. I love this Higher Living Cinnamon Tea & but for the ultimate cosy drink this Choco Chai Yogi Tea is a winner. A festive blend of cinnamon, ginger, vanilla & chocolate; perfection.

3. Whilst your drink is cooling down, pull on your softest comforting loungewear. You might want to take a look at the Hush website in preparation for this point. They sell the ultimate in lounge clothes, PJs & basics. The whole collection is a gorgeous range of slouchy neutrals, designed to be effortlessly paired together in a manner demonstrated by the model above. Think cashmere beanies & bedsocks, chic brushed cotton pjyamas & ribbed 'cardigowns' (part dressing gown, part cardigan). Warning you will want EVERYTHING.

4. Finally wrap yourself up in your favourite blanket (I rather like this faux fur one from Zara Home) & settle yourself on the sofa with a stack of books/ magazines. I'm going through a slight cookbook obsession & the next on my list are, 'Cinnamon, Spice & Warm Apple Pie', 'Meringue Girls' & 'Bouchon Bakery'.

N.B You may want to supplement these four stages with any of the following, a long hot bubble bath, painting your nails, watching period dramas & a slice of homemade cake.

Harriet x