I’ve always loved the idea of harnessing the senses to invoke a certain feeling or emotion, particularly when it comes to decorating. Sight, sound, touch, smell and taste; these are all how we interpret our world and experience pleasure. When it comes to your own home and season you’re in, you can use these senses to cultivate a very deliberate experience for yourself and your guests. After all, your home should never stop intoxicating you. It’s your pleasure den, a hideaway just for you. Fill it with objects and experiences that make your soul come alive, time and time again. 

Here in South Africa, we’re in the midst of winter, but  the seasons are very mild and so often overlooked. Which can be a great pity. The seasons aren’t just how we measure our lives, but they’re also an opportunity to celebrate rituals and traditions of our own. Which is why over  the last month, I’ve really considered how to make my home more inviting and hygge-ier (is that even an adjective?) this winter. Not only that, I’ve also contemplated what traditions I can start celebrating to make this time year more special and something I look forward to. 

Click on the cards below to see some of these “sensory” ideas (and while they relate to winter, you can tweak them for any season). 

Amuse-toi bien!