Baby, It Will Be Cold Outside

All those who live in New York will be probably cursing my name, seeing the title of this post, as the weather is genuinely summer-like, defying any seasonal weather logic. Blame the Polish side of me, but I like to be prepared for the cold. I do not know about you, but when the outside aura is changing, I tend to adjust my interiors to the temperature of my winter mood.

As I try to appreciate the hand-made, the recycled, the high-quality materials, local arts and crafts and pure fun spirit of small-scale fashion designers and online boutiques, this post aims to inspire, amaze and tempt you with the soft, cozy, warm and mostly hand-made items. I am especially crazy about the chunky blanket that I spotted on the Instagram account of one of my favorite Australian interior design companies. To my surprise, the over-sized blankets are handmade from the Australian wool in Ukraine. Cheers to the power of the internet!

Nothing changes the look of the room as quickly as decorative pillows and what is better in recreating the spirit of the mountain chalet than fur and wool. From warm socks, wool clutch to a statement sweatshirt ("I am freaking cold".), I hope my inspirations will keep you warm and equip you well for the coming days of cold.

Let me know how are you preparing your apartments and closets for the change of weather and stay warm!