There are some elements of autumn and winter that I can definitely get on board with. Cold, dark mornings are not my favourites but an excuse to curl up on the sofa on Sunday afternoons and watch old movies, dig out my cashmere socks and sip home-made Rocky Road hot chocolate are all winners. With our log delivery due any day now, the stove will soon be heating up the house and I’m feeling quite ready for winter.
The finishing touch for me though is always home fragrance. I’m a little bit obsessed with candles and they really come into their own at this time of year with seasonal scents. When The White Company got in touch to ask if I’d like one of their festive ‘Winter’ candles to get in the mood for the coming months, of course my answer was yes. It may be too early to think about Christmas but there’s something so warm and comforting about the heady aroma of cinnamon and spices…ooh that reminds me, must pick up some mulled wine.
It’s no secret that I love The White Company. The luxury, the style, the simplicity. I was very fortunate to attend their summer party at Eltham Palace earlier in the year and regularly pop in to my local store in Bromley to pick up gifts for friends and family. Despite that. this is the first time we’ve had one of the winter candles at home and it’s been such a treat. It does a wonderful job of filling our home with Christmas smells, even managing to overpower the usual pet odours. It burns so cleanly and looks very elegant.
I now know I’ll be stocking up over the next month so that once work is finished for the Christmas break we’ll be enjoying our lovely festive home but in the meantime, The White Company have kindly offered one lucky reader their very own gift-wrapped Winter candle. To be in with a chance of winning, enter using the rafflecopter below by 10pm on Friday November 11. Open to UK entrants only.
Thank you so much to The White Company for providing two gifts for the purpose of this blog post. All words, opinions and images are my own unless otherwise stated.
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I love having a log fire ,shutting the curtains and snuggling down for the evening
My favourite things about winter are crisp walks with my family then coming home, removing all those layers and curling up in front of the fire with a hot chocolate 🙂
Sounds idyllic. I love home fragrance, particularly ones with a wintertime vibe.
I love my Winter wardrobe – nothing better than wearing snuggly jumpers and cardies and woollen hats and scarves!
I like that it’s nearly Christmas
My logburner! I think it is what sold us on the house (that and the beautiful huge Yorkshire stone fireplace it sits in!), and we have definitely never regretted it. Curling up on the sofa with snuggly dogs and the cat (if he’s being brave) and my husband in the toasty warm and listening to howling wind outside is the ultimate in comfort!
I love the White Company scents too, haven’t ever owned a candle either, so fingers crossed! 🙂 x
‘Winter’ reminds me of a friends house. She always has White Co candles and I love the smell of her house at Christmas. The giant ones are just so beautiful to look at too aren’t they!
When it happens, which is rare, thick snow! I love going out in it, buying a hot chocolate and going for a walk. That to me is the perfect Winter’s day.
Thanks for this fabulous giveaway, The White Company’s Winter candle is my daughter’s all time favourite. I can’t say I blame her, it is very wintry and truly gorgeous 🙂 x
My favourite thing about winter is that’s its Christmas soon.
being snuggled up on the sofa in front of the fire listening to music
I love snow, making snow angels and making Christmas cake for all the family.
love snow, and Christmas is coming ever closer
I personally love the snow and messing around with family and friends
Hot chocolate in the snow!
Being able to put our open fire on on an evening – sooooooo cosy x
I love everything, especially chilled evenings in eating yummy food with the Christmas tree lights twinkling and candles filling the air with winter scents!
I enjoy the dark nights in with my family, candles lit, heating on, Pyjamas & slippers on enjoying fine food whilst we watch movies! 🙂
Wrapping up in a fleece on the sofa with a good book!
I like putting my pyjamas and slippers on nice and early in the evening
Lots of snow
Christmas.
Winter is great for getting wrapped up and going for walks in the crisp air
I love the lights, atmosphere and excitement of Christmas.
My favourite thing about winter is Christmas!
(And the food…)
Cuddling up with my wife in front of the fire, either watching a box set or reading our books. Either way, we leave the cold and damp outside and make our own little nest to hibernate in (even if it is just for the evening).
coming home to slow cooked casseroles/hot pots – I love it the beautiful aroma of a home cooked delicious meal. Candles and throws too – I love the cosy effect thanks
cozying up with my fluffy onzie on
During the summer time get a stash of books ready to read during the cold winter months. Just love to read and shut out the cold temps outside.
Long walks and back for hot chocolate.
a great excuse to just forget about the tv, stretch out on the settee in front of a lovely warm fire and read a good book with the radio on in the background
I love being inside with a cup of tea when I am not at work, knowing I don’t have to go outside!
There’s a great romantic streak to winter, I think it comes from the sense of magic!
I know it sounds odd but I have a love affair with my hot water bottle so my favourite thing about winter is the chance to get my ‘tottie bottle’ out of the cupboard so I can start using it again!
Ice skating!
Love the smells at Christmas and this candle would certainly add to the atmosphere!
I love how people get together and just act friendlier to each other 🙂 x
Christmas
Bracing frosty mornings
It has to be Christmas and all our family time then!
Oh, I do love the White Company and Winter is my favourite candle. It is lovely, and perfect for the winter evenings
Wrapping up warm and frosty walks with my family x
I love the look of white snow on the ground – especially in the early morning when it’s just a pure sheet of white with no footprints or tracks
I love the anticipation of snow lol!! we rarely get it, we’re on the wrong side of the penines, but when we do its glorious!!
I love early night in and lovely warm food.
Getting prepared for Christmas is my favourite thing about winter. I love how excited the kids get x
Just lovely — I do love a good, festive scented candle!! And I also love The White Company so that’s a great mix for me! 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up treasure xx #HomeEtc
I like wearing jumpers.
Crisp mornings and snuggly nights!
I’d like to win the candle so that my gimp in the cellar can have a bit of light this winter.
Getting in front of the log fire with a hot chocolate and marshmallows after a brisk fresh walk
I love the chilly air when we walk the dog. Then I love a hot chocolate when we get home to warm me up!
I love snuggling up in the winter in my fluffy socks too. Although super jealous you have a log burner! Love it when I go home, as my mum and dad have one too xxx
Snow and fairy lights
My favourite thing about winter has to be Christmas! x
Cosy nights in
I love cosy nights in x
I love snuggling up on the sofa in the cold evenings
Hot chocolates and log fires!
Christmas is my favourite thing about winter.
I love that it means Christmas is nearly here
Christmas
The Christmas movies, the winter smells, snow, coming inside into a warm house after a walk in the freezing cold, loads of things!
My favourite thing about winter is when it snows 🙂
dark nights, pjs, good book and candles… so much cosier when its cold and miserable outside!!
I love candles and melts at this time of year too, I venture out if I really want to but I prefer to hibernate and take part in various crafts at home.
i love the dark cosy evenings x
I love the snow and the ice when I am in the warm looking out
I love the cosy feeling of being inside in the warm and light when it’s cold and dark outside.
Curling up on the sofa with my daughter with some good books to read together and hot chocolate as a treat! Bliss.
snuggling up with the kids on the sofa with a hot chocolate, heating on full blast and a Christmas film
Comfort food and snuggled nights in front of the TV
Snuggled up in front of the fire watching a dvd
The White Company winter candle is my absolute favourite and says to me Christmas
I love the Winter as it’s cosy in the house, candles lit and fire on. Romantic and welcoming. x
chilling out in a onesie
I love crisp mornings and frosty leaves
Coming home, lighting a fire and some lovely candles and frosty mornings
I love coming home to a warm house from the cold outdoors
Being all nice and warm with my kids watching a film
Curling up watching the snow fall with a mug of mulled wine and a good book x
crispy sunny mornings
Snuggling up under a blanket watching tv with my kids.
My favourite thing about winter is being able to properly appreciate a mug of hot chocolate again 🙂
I love being able to wear boots and jumpers again..I think I look better in winter clothes than summer ones. Is that weird?! 🙂
We love it when the Christmas Films start and we can sunggle up on the sofa with hot chocolate and mince pies nice and warm out of the cold 🙂
shutting the curtains to hibernate away from the cold, and planning christmas, this is such a lovely giveaway.
My favourite thing about winter is getting all cozy inside and celebrating holidays with friends and family 🙂
Cost nights in watching the Christmas films
My favourite thing about winter is that’s its Christmas very soon!
I love getting cosy with a hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies x
Favourite thing about winter is the gathering of the leaves and tidying the garden. I usually have a bonfire to get rid of the waste and roast chestnuts in the embers.
My favourite thing is family time at christmas
Curling up on the sofa with a soft throw around me, light the candles, pour a glass of wine and read a good book
Spending time with family playing board games.
My favourite thing about Winter is the part that comes after Christmas when trees and flowers slowly begin to show new life .
My favourite thing is the desolate beaches, the feeling of freedom on a deserted beach is wonderful.
I love the dark nights. its an excuse to change into pjs, and curl up on the sofa, bliss
Wrapping up in blankets drinking Christmas coffee! Ray x
snow!
I like the build-up to Christmas, especially going to Christmas markets.
I love pulling the curtains, snuggling up on the sofa with a good film on the telly
Everything festive and Christmassy! 🙂
i love warm cosy nights in with the family and the festive season is great too
To have my 5 cats in the house most the time – they’re not keen on going out side when its cold
i love the dark cosy winter nights , snuggling under a throw with a hot chocolate .
I love getting into my PJs after walking my dog, and having a mug of Baileys Hot Chocolate with the candles lit 🙂
The excitement of getting ready for Christmas
It has to be the snow – love making snowmen and sledging x