How to Romanticise Dark Winter Days
Amid dark, frigid days, take inspiration from the Liberty Fabrics & Bridgerton collection and transform everyday rituals into moments of pause, rich with winter romance
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How to Romanticise Dark Winter Days
Amid dark, frigid days, take inspiration from the Liberty Fabrics & Bridgerton collection and transform everyday rituals into moments of pause, rich with winter romance
At this time of year, most of us are reaching our wits end with winter’s dark days and frigid temperatures. Chances are, you’re in need of a gentle reminder to seek the light - especially on gloomy winter days. Too often, life’s quiet pleasures slip by unnoticed: the ritual of a morning coffee warming your hands, the sound of birdsong through a frosted window, the soft glow of afternoon light fading into dusk. But what if winter invited us not to rush through these moments, but to linger in them?
In a season of slowing down, there’s no better inspiration for romanticising everyday moments than the Netflix and Shondaland series, Bridgerton. As Liberty Fabrics & Bridgerton debuts at Liberty, take your cues from Regency-era rituals to bring elaborate touches to your everyday. Cultivate joy in the in-between moments and celebrate the beauty of the everyday with a collection of womenswear, sleepwear, accessories and homeware, all inspired by the opulence of Bridgerton’s latest season. In doing so, you’ll discover a form of self-care that feels both indulgent and grounding.
Whether it’s taking a solitary walk beneath bare branches, choosing a book over a screen, or striking a match to light a new candle, these small, intentional acts allow us to loosen winter’s grip and reconnect with ourselves.
Take To Your Bed
At Liberty, we’re firm believers that the room you spend most of your time in should be the most beautiful. When the dark mornings already make getting up in the morning feel close to impossible, your boudoir should feel like a real sanctuary. Take a page out of Lady Bridgerton’s playbook, and curate a bedroom that mirrors the glamour and splendour of a Regency-era manor.
Start by making your bed – made from sumptuous, breathable fabrics and adorned with intricate florals and delicate ruffles, bedding from Liberty Fabrics & Bridgerton by Coco & Wolf is adorned with intricate floral prints to bring the fantastical romance of Bridgerton right into your bedroom. Your next step (and this one’s important) is finding a pyjama set so beautiful, so enveloping, that you won’t be able to wait to climb into. Nothing says luxury like getting a good night’s sleep.
Host a Banquet
Whether an intimate dinner for one, a languid Sunday lunch or a brunch served with plenty of fizz, bringing loved ones together over a home-cooked meal is a guaranteed way to cultivate moments of joy, even when the weather is less than favourable. Take pleasure in setting the table, with elaborate table-linen from the Liberty Fabrics & Bridgerton collection, let flickering candlelight make up for the early sunset, and emulate the abundance and flamboyance characteristic of a Bridgerton soiree.
Be Your Own Modiste
Reduced natural light exposure during the winter months can affect our mood, sleep and energy levels – meaning that it could be time to pay more attention to our mental health. A proven mood-booster that allows you to escape the stresses the monotony of daily life is to flex your creative muscles, delve into your imagination and embrace the power of craft. Turn to Liberty Fabrics & Bridgerton for an array of artfully crafted fabrics, covered in intricate botanicals and flamboyant florals, perfect for your next crafting project. If retail therapy is more your speed, find standout silhouettes in the craft. Turn to Liberty Fabrics & Bridgerton womenswear collection – it’s avant-garde cuts and romantic florals giving dopamine dressing a whole new meaning.
Refine Your Dressing Room Rituals
You might have heard of the term ‘winter uglies’ – it’s a less than delicate phrase referring to way the persistent dark and cold make our skin, hair and body feel. Chances are, all you need to combat the so called ‘winter uglies’ is to dedicate some time to reinvigorating your daily beauty rituals, luxuriating in your getting-ready routine instead of simply ticking off each step.
To romanticise what might feel like a chore, a few simple swaps make all the difference. Emulate the habits of a Regecy-era viscountess and do a bit of swanning – have a long bath, brush your hair in front of a mirror, perhaps smudge a wash of rouge across your cheeks. For a touch of Bridgerton-esque romance and whimsy, treat yourself to a delightfully frilly Bon Dep pouch to house your makeup or skincare products or a jewellery box for your treasures. It really is the little things.
