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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Lily Smith

How to get cosy this autumn: 42 small, snuggly updates for your home and routine

Woman with cup of drink and book near fireplace at home, closeup
Hot take: warm up, slow down and embrace the season. Photograph: Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Autumn feels like the ideal time to slow down. There’s something about the crisper air and darker days that makes you want to spend evenings relaxing in your comfiest pyjamas (especially before the busy festive period takes over).

You probably already have a decompression ritual, even if it’s just taking a shower or sipping a hot drink before bed. But as the weather turns, it feels like the perfect time to tweak your evening routine. That could mean treating yourself to a new candle with a seasonal scent, upgrading your slippers to a warmer pair or swapping doomscrolling for an activity that helps you find calm.

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