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How to spend a cosy Christmas ?
Written by Alice
Reading time 6 minWhen we think about spending a cosy Christmas at home, we usually dream of a peaceful home, with soothing shades of white, beige and wood creating a perfect harmony. Explore this world where the fireplace spreads a comforting warmth and discover how to prepare a cosy Christmas, from the menu to the decorations, including all our DIY Christmas gift ideas.
A Cosy Christmas at Home
Christmas is the perfect time of year to feel cosy at home, so with a relaxing decoration; all in neutral tones of beige, white and wood, you won’t want to go out in the cold winter weather. Here are a few ideas for creating a cosy atmosphere in your home for the holidays. We’ve also compiled a list of Christmas gift ideas – because there’s nothing more relaxing than having all your gifts sorted.
Decorating Your Tree for a Cosy Christmas
To create a cosy atmosphere, combine warm, welcoming and friendly elements on your tree.
What Colours Should You Choose for a Cosy Christmas Tree?
Choose soft, soothing colours to decorate your tree and enhance the cosy feel of your home: wooden or white Christmas baubles are perfect for this.
What Decorations Should You Use for Your Christmas Tree?
Choose dim lighting for your tree, such as golden string lights to add a warm cosy touch to your space.
Our Other Tips For a Cosy Christmas Tree
Set up a corner with a comfortable armchair and a blanket close to the tree. It’s an ideal place to relax with a good book and a cuppa.
Preparing a Cosy Christmas Table
The centre of your festive table will be one of the most important elements in your dinner party decorations! Don’t hesitate to add natural elements to your decoration, such as fir branches, pine cones or floral arrangements. This will add a rustic touch to yourspace.
Use scented candles or an essential oil diffuser releasing scents such as vanilla, cinnamon or cedarwood to fill your dining room with comforting fragrances.
When it comes to table linen, opt for a white tablecloth, preferably cotton, to add substance to your cosy Christmas table.
As well as decorating your table, consider using soft cushions and woollen or faux fur plaids on the chairs to create a cosy feel.
Our Menu Ideas For a Cosy Christmas
For a cosy Christmas menu, choose recipes that offer traditional seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours. Comfort food is the perfect choice for creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere over the festive season.
For starters, a pumpkin and hazelnut soup will delight your guests’ taste buds. The rich flavours and aromas of this emblematic seasonal dishwill warm up the atmosphere as well as your guests’ hearts! hearts of your guests.
To end your dinner on a sweet note, prepare a deliciously caramelised apple tart or cinnamon and ginger biscuits. The sweet smell will take over the room .
Pair these sweet treats with a hot drink, such as a comforting cinnamon caramel latte macchiato. Your Christmas meal will be a feast for the senses, but also a celebration of conviviality and tradition.
HOW TO MAKE A VANILLA CHAI LATTE, THE ULTIMATE COSY CHRISTMAS RECIPE?
A chai latte is a hot drink with rich, spicy flavours. Made with chai tea powder, vanilla and milk, this recipe can be spiced up with cinnamon, for example.
Christmas Gift Ideas: Our Tips for a Cosy Festive Season
It’s not always easy to please everyone during the holidays, so we’ve put together a list of christmas gift ideas to help you do just that!
For Romantics: Sugar Crush Sugar Cubes from Canasuc
If you prefer to give sweet treats as a gift, Canasuc offers a pack of 32 sugar cubes shaped like Christmas baubles in two varieties: white cane sugar and brown cane sugar.
An original and thoughtful way to bring more sweetness to your hot drinks.
Available now
Boxed set – Christmas Crush – Canasuc (32 pieces)
– 32 bauble sugar cubes
– White cane sugar and traditional cane sugar
– Limited Christmas edition
For Lovers of Espresso and Italian Style Coffee: Perléo’s Splendid Coffee Beans
This Christmas, choose Perléo’s special limited edition winter blend, the Splendid.
This Arabica/Robusta blend coffee,roasted in Portugal, offers a rich and sweet cup with notes and cocoa, hazelnut and sweet spices, ideal as an espresso or for your milk drinks.
Available now
Coffee Beans – Splendid – Perléo (250 g)
– Notes: cocoa, hazelnut and sweet spices
– Roasted in: Portugal
– Packaging: 250g
For Those Who Want Quality: the 1895 by Lavazza Pour-Over Kit
For a beautiful practical gift, choose the pour-over kit by 1895 Lavazza.
In this beautiful package you’ll have the main components for a quality pour-over coffee at home:
A conical V60 dripper, a stand, a mug and 40 paper filters.. you’ll even get a free bag of 1895 by Lavazza specialty coffee!
Available now
Box – 1895 Pour-Over Coffee Kit – Lavazza
– 1895 Pour-Over Coffee Kit
– 125g Avanguardia VII Specialty Coffee Beans
– V60 Conical Dripper
– Pour-Over Stand and Porcelain Cup
– 40 Paper Coffee Filters
For Tea Lovers: the Fellow Clyde Stovetop Tea Kettle
For tea lovers, this stainless steel Fellow tea kettle is the ideal Christmas gift.
As well as its sleek, Scandinavian design, this stainless steel kettle will sing two harmonic notes when your water is ready, as opposed to the classic kettle screeching!
Available now
Stovetop Kettle – Clyde – Fellow (1.7L)
– Stainless Steel and Silicone
– 1.7L Capacity
– Induction Hobs Not Compatible
Find DIY Christmas gift ideas
As Christmas approaches, nothing beats a homemade gift. This year, give your loved ones a heart-warming Christmas with personalised gifts! Find DIY Christmas gift ideas that will amaze them.
Here are a few suggestions for DIY gift ideas that will make their Christmas special:
- scented candles
- personalised jewellery
- natural and ecological skincare products
- knitted or crocheted accessories
- beautiful personalised greetings cards.
There are plenty of other DIY Christmas gift ideas, so don’t hesitate to let your imagination run wild!
Our Christmas To Do List
Make a list so you don’t forget any of your guests this festive season, and at the same time draw up your greetings card list.
Make note, as soon as you can, of any Christmas gift ideas, DIY or otherwise, for each of your loved ones.
Set a precise budget for your cosy Christmas menu.
Find quality Christmas accessories and decorations to create a warm atmosphere for your guests.
Create your own Christmas playlist to round things off and entertain your guests.
Preparing a cosy Christmas involves a combination of meticulous preparation and delicious food. Every step, from decorating to planning the menu, aims to create a warm atmosphere where conviviality and delicious food come together. All that’s left is to find a DIY Christmas gift idea that will delight your loved ones and share a Christmas filled with sweet moments, creating unforgettable memories!
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