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Nine essentials for a night at home

Enjoy a night at home on the couch with these winter essentials.
Winter Home Essentials

Brrrr it’s cold outside! Cancel your plans and enjoy a night at home on the couch with these winter essentials.

Sunbeam-blanket

Snuggle up

The new Sunbeam Feel Perfect Faux Fur blanket, $299.99, combines the comfort of an electric blanket with the style of a faux fur throw. You won’t want to leave the couch once you’re cuddled up under it! The blanket feature nine heat settings and a fast 10-minute warm up process. Available at all leading appliance retailers. See, sunbeam.co.nz

 

 

 

Witchery-jumper

Pretty in pink

Stay stylish and cosy in this pale pink Witchery jumper, $149.90.Made from 100% cotton, the knit features a crew neck and subtle shimmering foil finish. Purchase in store or online here.

 

Witchery-pants

Monochromatic pants

You don’t need to wear sweatpants to relax at home. These black and white printed pants from Witchery, $109.90, are comfortable but still dressy enough to entertain in. Available now. For for your nearest Witchery store see here.

 

Berlie-Barely-There-Set

A little luxury

This pretty blue and white printed Berlei set will keep you comfortable at home. The Berlei Barely There Luxe bra, $64.95, and Berlei Barely There Luxe Boyleg, $11.58, are available at Farmers.

 

Emu-boots

Slipper boots

These EMU Australia Platinum Stinger Lo in Chestnut, $219.95, are a bit of an investment, but the suede material, durable rubber outsole and water-tight stitching are made to last. See EMU Australia.

 

 

Specsaver-glasses

Girls with glasses

Glasses don’t need to be dull and boring. We love the new Cheap Monday Eyewear collection at Specsavers which come in a variety of different colours and prints. Specsavers offers a great two for one deal, which means two pairs of frames from the range are valued from $299.

 

 

 

The-Storms-of-war-book

A good book

If you are a fan of Downton Abbey and Atonement, then you will love The Storms of War by Kate Williams (Hachette, $37.99). The book follows the de Witt family’s idyllic life as they plan a family wedding. However, the outbreak of WWI changes everything and the family find themselves in danger of losing everything they hold dear. Available at all good book stores.

 

Tea time

Savour your favourite hot drink in these pretty Maxwell & Williams Kimono Cup & Saucers, $24.99 each, from Briscoes. Available in stores or online now.

 

DVD movie night

Movie night

A relaxing night on the couch isn’t complete without a good DVD or two. Here are a few classics that we are currently enjoying. Available from your local DVD store.

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