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Cosy Corners, Festive Styling and Joyful Little Moments at Home

There is something special about this time of year. The evenings draw in, the blankets come out, and suddenly we’re spending more time in the cosy corners of our homes. It’s the perfect season for what we call micro styling  or Scaping. Tiny pockets of joy dotted around your home that make winter feel warm, personal, and a little bit magical.

Instead of overhauling a whole room, Scaping lets you lift a mood with a moment – a tray on your coffee table, a twinkly corner on the mantel, a welcoming nook at the doorway. Just one charming piece can change how a space feels

Autumn into Christmas: the perfect season for a little home glow-up

This is when textures get softer, lighting gets warmer, and character takes centre stage. A quirky lantern on the hearth, a sweet woodland animal figurine on a side table, a soft candlelit glow dancing across a ceramic pottery house – these tiny touches bring “cosy” to life.

And if you’re styling for the season, here are a few ways to start small but make it feel big:

• A mantle-scape with twinkling lanterns, woodland animals and hare figurines, layered with candle holders and a decorative candle snuffer as a finishing touch

• A playful tablescape with trinket bowls, characterful vases or jugs, and a warm flicker from a cluster of tealights

• A welcoming doorscape, whether that’s a mini lantern arrangement or a character piece to greet guests before they step inside

• A comforting trayscape beside the sofa or bed – think a little hare ornament, a tactile bowl or dish, and a glow from a small lantern or tealight house

We love to bring in a few natural touches — think ivy trails, fir cones, birch branches, or sprigs of eucalyptus and evergreen — to ground your styling and add a gentle, organic feel.

Why shop small this season?

When you choose decor or gifts from Vintage Hare, you’re not just buying an accessory — you’re choosing something with personality. Our pieces are designed to make little corners feel joyful and warm, from quirky animal lanterns to woodland ornaments, ceramic pottery houses, decorative trays, and those lovely “just because” touches that make a home feel loved.

Whether you’re dressing your own space for winter or hunting for thoughtful gifts, you’ll find:

• Lanterns and candle holders for layering soft light

• Candle snuffers that are both decorative and giftable

• Trays, bowls and trinket dishes for beautiful mini displays

• Hares, robins and woodland figurines for a playful seasonal touch

• Ceramic houses and winter pottery for soft, storybook glow

Little styling… big joy

This year isn’t about big renovations or a full Christmas makeover — it’s about the moments. The glow of a lantern on a dark afternoon, a charming hare keeping watch on the mantel, the simple joy of something lovely waiting for you in a cosy corner.

If you’re ready to start sprinkling a little seasonal magic around your home — or pick up a few feel-good gifts along the way — you’ll find plenty to inspire you at vintagehare.co.uk 

Now is the loveliest time to begin creating those joyful corners at home.
One scape at a time.