Folies of Stansted has everything you need for a cosy autumn and winter

Sally and Lucy Lewis, from Folies of Stansted, have some good ideas for making your home a cosy haven to retreat to this autumn and winter...

As the weather cools down and the leaves start to change into their magnificent hues of gold, orange and red, it's time to start thinking about ways to embrace the colder weather and make your home cosier for the autumn and winter months.

Here are our five top tips to get you started…

1 Make sure you have plenty of warm blankets and throws to snuggle up in when the temperature starts to drop.

An all-natural wool throw is perfect for snuggling up on the sofa to watch your new favourite Netflix series.

Why not look at our JJ Textiles range, made and designed in the UK and 100% natural.

2 A candle burning makes such a difference to the atmosphere of the evening and there are so many different autumn/winter scents to enjoy.

Invest in some good-quality candles to create a warm and inviting ambiance.

St Eval do the most luxurious and long-lasting scents to maximise the cosy feeling!

Think Winter Thyme, Orange and Cinnamon, Inspiritus and Embers.

3 Warm and atmospheric lighting is such an essential to help one embrace the shorter days. They are low voltage and don't cost much to run.

Alternatively, a lot of seasonal lighting can be bought as battery operated.

There is such a variety of lighting at this time of year and remember – this lighting is not just for winter!

4 Consider investing in a jumper or two to help keep your home heating bills down. Buying long-lasting and well-made jumpers can really help keep the chill out.

Our Pachamama jumpers are fleece-lined with a 100% wool outer shell – a perfect combination that doesn't restrict your movement and can be worn inside or outside.

5 There is nothing more magical than walking and kicking up the leaves in the countryside at this time of year.

The colours are simply stunning and the weather is not too cold, but has a slight refreshing breeze in the air.

A woolly hat and some mittens will do just the trick to enjoy the outdoors at this time of the year.

With these simple tips you can make your home a cosy haven to retreat to when you have been on your wonderful walk in the countryside.

So grab a blanket, light a candle and curl up with your favourite book or film – it's time to get cosy!