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Team BHG’s cosy picks

cosy rituals • With cooler weather rolling in, I find staving off the chill easier when I’m slowing down to embrace the things that bring comfort and warmth. Here are my top picks for mindfully cosy moments.

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ONE PAN winners • Take the easy option! These one-pan dishes make cold-weather cooking simple, rich and full of magnificent flavour.

pumpkin • Melissa King shares her tips for growing gorgeous pumpkins, then you can make warming recipes with your crop.

SARAH’S PUMPKIN SOUP

Get the HANG of it • Elevate your home, indoors and out, with sumptuous arrangements of trailing plants.

tapestry • Nature makes the transition from summer to winter so easy and beautiful with the colours of late autumn.

comforts • Dig into some comforting classics with Matt Moran’s delicious winter dinners.

better cooking • [ SARAH MURPHY SHARES FOOD NEWS, PRODUCTS AND TRENDS. ]

CREATOR AWARDS 2026

Sleeping Soundly • Turn your bedroom into a sanctuary for undisturbed rest with Harvey Norman’s range of premium Australian-made Mattresses and Furniture.

3 ways to create a COSY HOME • Great style isn’t just something you see, it’s something you feel. Immerse yourself in cosy warmth throughout your home, making your bedroom, living room and dining room inviting and comfortable.

warmth • Make a scalloped tray to use for tea, biscuits and comfy relaxing.

EASY STEPS TO MAKING A SCALLOPED TRAY

Let’s get a little cosy • STYLING TIPS WITH NONCI NYONI

CHOC A BLOCK • STEAMED CHOCOLATE PUDDINGS WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE Recipe on page 92

FUZZ • Fuzz Ali admits he hated it throughout his childhood, but dhal has become his ultimate comfort food. Recipe and words FUZZ ALI Photography CON POULOS Styling LUCY BUSUTTIL

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EASY STEPS TO MAKING A STAINED-GLASS CABINET

Winter SHOW • Winter window boxes bring colour where it’s lacking elsewhere and add immensely to your home’s kerb appeal.

Take care of your blooms • A window box is a microclimate, and the window itself can be a heat source. Plants that cope in the garden may get moody in a box because conditions are more intense.

Whimsical and wise • Dive into the world of literature and escape the dreary weather. Cosy up with a new crime novel, a spicy romance or whimsical read.

Cosy crime

Fun romance

Home comforts • Heated throws, soft rugs and inviting cushions transform your living room into a haven. These smart touches help you save on heating as you unwind.

Sleepy sanctuary • Your bedroom should feel like a warm hug as soon as you enter. We curated electric blankets, plush mattress toppers and soft quilts that keep you snug, no matter how cold it is outside.

Layer up • Dressing for winter doesn’t mean sacrificing style. Whether you’re staying chill inside or braving the weather, wrap up in these chic coats, beanies, slippers and handy heated products.

SOS SMOOTH FLAKY FACE PATCHES • Chilly temps and indoor heat bring on dry skin, staticky hair and chapped lips. Here are the nourishing products that can help.

TAME STATICKY, FRIZZY HAIR

SUN SCREEN • Slip, slop and step into some real answers for common sunscreen questions.

Slow down AND SEW • Try these simple sewing projects by Arounna Khounnoraj to make a house into your cosy home.

braid-in rag rug

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