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To love my autumn sitting room

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Catarinabella · 28/10/2025 20:36

What do you lovely mumsnetters think?

To love my autumn sitting room
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Bumbun · 28/10/2025 20:39

I truly think there is nothing better than creating your own cosy space that feels like a little bubble of calm and comfort. Enjoy your safe place, OP!

CarrieMoonbeams · 28/10/2025 20:40

That looks really cosy. I'll bring my book and some hot chocolate and then I'll stretch out on the settee, covering myself in the checked blanket and the dog 😍

What candles do you have lit?

TiredOldLady · 28/10/2025 20:43

It’s lovely and calm, and gentle lighting. Well done!

Smileybutwily · 28/10/2025 20:46

Aawww, our homes are our castles aren't they?

Enjoy!

briq · 28/10/2025 20:47

Very cosy! Looks like the perfect spot for relaxing as the evenings start earlier.

soupyspoon · 28/10/2025 20:48

Its very neat and tidy.

Arlanymor · 28/10/2025 20:49

Who's the gorgeous roommate?

Catarinabella · 28/10/2025 21:06

My little rescue dog is my companion xx My modest home is my haven after escaping DV years ago. Had a lovely partner, who sadly passed. Yankee candles, reasonable from qvc x love and peace to all you lovely women x 💐

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Catarinabella · 28/10/2025 21:20

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments xx 💐 not looking for validation or anything, just like to share xx 😘

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JudgeBread · 28/10/2025 21:22

Very cosy. I especially love the dog and the colour coordinated drink 😁 those sofas look excellent to snuggle on, and I like the colour scheme a lot!

spiderlight · 28/10/2025 21:23

So cosy! I love it, and your dog 💕

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 28/10/2025 21:24

Yes please. When can I move in!

thetallfairy · 28/10/2025 21:25

Lovely piece of heaven

I have just got a stove and no longer want to ever leave the house

Ever!!

Catarinabella · 28/10/2025 21:30

Thank you all so very much for your kind comments xx 😘 more than welcome to join me in Nottingham for a doggy cuddle and cheeky cocktail 🍹 xx

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Jeschara · 28/10/2025 21:31

What a lovely thread, its joyful that you love your home; it looks cosy and inviting. I love my candles too, they look better in Autumn snd winter.
Enjoy the wine, and carry on with that lovely cosy contentment.

embolass · 28/10/2025 21:31

Love it! Really like the throw tucked over the seating cushions. Adds depth. Gonna try that. Enjoy and cheers x

Catarinabella · 28/10/2025 21:42

Thank you lovely women x enjoy your homes xx probably the 1st time I’ve had to choose my own home decor, I’m 68 ffs 🤦‍♀️ xx onwards and upwards lovelies xx 💐 ps, have also loved solo travel xx 😘

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Arlanymor · 28/10/2025 21:48

Catarinabella · 28/10/2025 21:30

Thank you all so very much for your kind comments xx 😘 more than welcome to join me in Nottingham for a doggy cuddle and cheeky cocktail 🍹 xx

On my way..!

Sadly I'm not really, but please do give your lovely doggy a kiss from me. 🐶

And enjoy your libation - impressed that it is colour-coordinated!

Uncertain111 · 28/10/2025 21:55

Where are the sofa throws from please?

all looks fabulous

Catarinabella · 28/10/2025 21:57

Thank you all so very much for your lovely wishes and support xx appreciate so much, can sometimes can be a bit of a minefield with comments. Best wishes to you all x

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NessShaness · 28/10/2025 21:58

I feel calmer just looking at the photo.

What a lovely, peaceful space you have created x

QuizzlyBears · 28/10/2025 21:58

Looks lovely and cosy, I bet it’s such a treat to light all the candles and enjoy the space especially when the weather isn’t nice outside!

Catarinabella · 28/10/2025 22:10

Sofa throws from B&M 🤦‍♀️but they do the job and hopefully not too shabby 🤞 x

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outerspacepotato · 28/10/2025 22:19

It's clean and cozy and calming. I like what you've done with the lighting and your companion is the icing on the cake.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 28/10/2025 22:22

Very calm and cosy!

But also the most important thing is that you find it so.

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