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Sarah Hodges
January's Book Picks: 5 Captivating Reads to Start the New Year

January's Book Picks: 5 Captivating Reads to Start the New Year

As we begin 2024, it's the perfect time to get lost in a great book. Stories have the power to transport us to different times and places, sparking our imagination and providing much-needed escapism. This January, curl up with these engrossing page-turners that will whisk you away.

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Sarah Hodges
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Spellbinding Tales for December

Beyond the Usual Suspects: Spellbinding Tales for December

Haven't we all cozied up with Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, and The Secret History enough times? This December, our book recommendations embrace the darkly magical and marvelously obscure. Prepare to discover your next obsession. Led by irresistibly complex characters, these underground stories conjure the ghostly, the ambitious, and the philosophical. Let their otherworldly allure carry you away on chilly nights. Just don't read them by candlelight if you scare easily...

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Sarah Hodges
November's Nocturne: Enchanting Reads for the Darkening Days

November's Nocturne: Enchanting Reads for the Darkening Days

As November's chill sets in, it's the perfect time to curl up with tales that stir the soul and challenge the mind. Winsome Wicks invites you to embrace the longer nights with books that reflect our brand's unique essence of warmth and shadowy comfort. Here's this month's curated list of reads, paired with candle scent recommendations to illuminate your journey through their pages.

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Sarah Hodges
Creating a Cozy, Introspective Space for November: Your Guide to Dark Cozy Interiors.

Creating a Cozy, Introspective Space for November: Your Guide to Dark Cozy Interiors.

Step into the Shadows Begin by exploring the deeper hues of your home's palette. Encourage a play of shadow and light with textiles and decor in rich, dark tones that resonate with your personal style. Think of plush throws, velvet pillows, and dark wood accents that add depth and comfort to your space. Whether it's a smoky grey reminiscent of a foggy morning or a deep blue echoing the twilight sky, choose colors that reflect your inner world and create a cocoon of warmth for the cooler days ahead.

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