The modern folk interior trend is going to be big in home design and decor this summer. Folk culture is a reference to the popular culture of the past and the things made for use in everyday life, so there’s a big emphasis on handmade and crafted in this trend. This…
With all that’s been going on over the last few months, many of us are keen to get away and have a change of scene even if it’s just for a night or two. As a nation of animal lovers, we often like to make sure that the family dog…
Many of the UK’s open gardens have been having a tough year and have had to remain closed to the public. Even larger venues are facing difficult times and smaller gardens have suffered even more. With the easing of lockdown restrictions we’re allowed to move around more freely, so why…
Here at Cosy Home, we’re big fans of mirrors. They add light where needed, look decorative – oh, and you can use them to see your reflection in as well. Whether or not mirrors form part of your interior design scheme, one place we really can’t get along without them…
Spring is a fabulous time in the garden, with flowers blooming and shrubs and trees bursting into leaf. We normally have good ‘growing weather’ here in the UK in this season, with lots of sunshine and showers. While that’s great news for all our plants, it also means that weeds…
It’s been a funny old year, and most of us have seen less of our family than ever before. You may not be able to see your mother in person this year, so we’ve put together a selection of thoughtful, personalised gifts that can be sent by post so she’ll…
[AD] Like many of us at the moment, I’ve had a little more time to do some projects around the home in the last few months. Things that I’ve barely noticed for years (faded cushions, outdated curtains) have suddenly become a matter of urgent importance. That’s why I was pleased…
If, like us, you’re beginning to get a little bored of being inside then there’s still plenty to do outside at this time of year if you’re lucky enough to have a garden. If you haven’t paid much attention to your garden for a few weeks, then slip on a…