long lists: saving for a rainy day
Like a party pooper from above, the rain brings our outdoor adventures to a grinding halt, but we've trawled the 'net and come up with a rainy day survival kit to keep on hand until the return of the sunny months.
We've come to a realisation this year that's changed our whole outlook on the seasons/life: winter isn't so bad, after all. The woolly layers, crackling fires and excuse to plod around in fuzzy slippers are ticking all our happy boxes, but there's still one thing that's bringing on some wintry woes.
Like a party pooper from above, the rain brings our outdoor adventures to a grinding halt, meaning lots of time spent indoors or tramping through puddles. Never fear though, frankie pals – we've trawled the 'net and come up with a rainy day survival kit to keep you high, dry and smiling until the return of the sunny months.
[clockwise from top left]
1. Believe it or not, this walking stick umbrella from David David has us willingly jumping about in an enthusiastic rain dance.
2. Ward off cabin fever on a particularly drizzly day by planning your next trip to a sunnier part of the world. These pretty travel guides have plenty of vacation inspiration in their pages.
3. A tip for you: the key to warding off cabin fever is keeping your mind and frosty fingers busy. Ipso facto, this DIY macramé kit fromTMOD will keep the boredom blues at bay.
4. Wintry weather calls for rugging up tight, so why not turn up the heat for your tootsies while simultaneously reminding yourself that summer fruit is on the horizon?
5. Daytime downpours and steaming bowls of broth practically go hand in hand, so the way we see it, this rainy day soup spoon is a chilly season essential.
6. If you can't beat the rain, you may as well embrace it by whacking this too-cute umbrella print front and centre on your wall.