Creative Sparks essay, week 3: Cozy
That cozy feeling is not a singular item, it’s a combination of physical objects and their surroundings, all working together to make you feel safe and secure. I’m drawn to cozy spaces and I love to create them. If I had the space, there would be a reading nook and a plant room. My patio would be pillows upon a colorful rug, a heat lamp casting a glow across a swinging bench.
Taking a deep nap while enveloped in a fuzzy blanket.
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Greenery all around.
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Layers of texture and color: velvet, silk, faux fur, fleece.
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Fall decorative gourd season (yes, I know it’s winter now) and a fireplace.
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