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We've got two gorgeous leather Phoebe purses from Kiwi online boutique Green With Envy to give away. To enter, leave a comment below telling us how your best winter-proofing tip! How do you get your home (and yourself!) ready for the gloomy, cold days ahead?

 

It's a clasp frame purse just like your nana used to have – but more stylish! What's more, the Phoebe purse will fit a smartphone on one side and your credit card and lippy on the other.

Made from soft full grain French leather, it has two compartments, features a cute black floral lining and is available in a range of colours. Grab one of your own here.

Online boutique Green With Envy offers a range of gorgeous homewares and accessories handpicked for their unique style. It's a place where you can always find something to give ... or keep!

Comments

Teresa Mulligan
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 04:53 PM
Goodness on the inside
Love these purses especially the inside. If you are drawn to dark colours during those winter months,make an effort to add some colour, even its your underwear.then like these purses its not whats on the outside that only counts.
Another tip of my would be to splash out on some coloured shoes not only do they lift an outfit,you will notice a "spring "in your step.I have had lots of comments when wearing my purple juliettes or red dv8.

Pat Norton
www.hypnotherapyforwomen.com
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:15 PM
Easy. I've just ordered a year's subscription to Good. I'll curl up warmly with my magazine, under my crocheted blanket and if I emerge now and then, it will be to pass the time knitting baby matinee jackets for the winter babies joining our world.
Liz
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:16 PM
Love those Phoebe purse's, put your
coat on, take your Phoebe purse and
go to the Mall
Rachael
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:18 PM
Winter proofing my home - let as much natural light in as is feasible, it lifts the spirits, and add colour - this can be fresh flowers, winter flowering pot plants, a wall hanging, cushions and throws.
Winter proofing my self - get outside in the natural light as much as possible - soothes the soul and the vitamin D will help lift the spirits. And wear colour - I love my orange cords.
Angela
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:32 PM
I'm a bit like Teresa - I wear bright colours on gloomy days to keep myself cheery.  I have a bright red wool coat, which gets many comments whenever I wear it.

At home we have thermal backed curtains, so those get closed as soon as it starts to get dark, and our draught-stoppers get good use.  If the oven has been used to cook dinner, I turn it off and leave the door open to let the heat escape and help warm the house.
Lucy
www.littlegreenenvelope.tumblr.com/
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:36 PM
I'm living in a cold flat. We can't have real double glazing but we can use the stick-on plastic double glazing that costs about $15. It's great, you just stick the special tape round the window frame, attach the plastic film and heat it with a hairdrier to smooth out the wrinkles. It makes your room about 4 degrees warmer by stopping heat loss out through the glass.
Judy
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:37 PM
I'd love one of these purses. I remember my grandmother using one that was similar, but in a subdued navy!
To beat the winter chills - exercise!! A brisk walk at lunch time warms your core and gives the extra bonus of a vitamin D boost!
Jessica Helen
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:46 PM
My winter pick me up is a hot water bottle on my lap in the evening. i love being very warm so this means i don't overheat the house - just me!

The other thing that i still want to do in preparation for this winter is make draught excluders, or door snakes. i think they will cozy up our house for the cold days ahead!

oooooh lovely purses... a nice red one would be perfect for winter!
Mons
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:51 PM
Don't be sad, get glad
Government subsidy on insulation
Lighting - natural
Air - let the fresh air in
Dehumidifier
Leanne Harrison
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 05:51 PM
Really - surviving winter is a combo of getting rugged up and getting outside - or curling up in front of the fire and knitting (with glass of red at my side). Either way - a gorgeous purse to save my pennies with is absolutely necessary. Nana would approve x
Hana Small
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 06:16 PM
Thats easy, I put on a casserole in the morning and sit it on top of my fireplace all day until the meat is gorgeous and tender in the evening for dinner. The comforting aroma is lovely wafting through the house, and no wasted energy as most of the cooking happens on the fireplace! 
sue
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 06:20 PM
nothing beats cuddles with my very purry cat buster bee.
gabrielle
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 06:22 PM
I love to buy big offcuts of snuggly sheepy fleece, and sew them together with linen thread for cosying up certain things (one for the push chair, one for the carseat, one for the couch...) its cheap, easy and super cute
Megan
www.plumen.co.nz
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 06:29 PM
My main priority is always making sure the path from the front door to the car is clear for a mad dash in the rain.

And I've just got an umbrella stand to put at the front door so we always know where they are.....

For the soul, I try to embrace winter, I collect leaves to fill up all my clear vases and chestnuts and konkers to leave in pretty bowls around the place. And keep the birds fed so they bring their chicks around come spring. It's also a fun time to plan the spring plantings for the garden!
Sandra Batley
www.flourishgardens.co.nz
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 06:40 PM
Keep warm and dry and happy is essential for me during winter. The House: Stock piled the firewood, had chiminey sweep around to clean out fire place, just put in a double glazed ranch slider (added light, and keeps out cold), bought lots of warm, mustard/yellow cushions to instantly brighten up the interior, booked in to get insulation done. Me: Bought a gorgeous orange and a yellow scarf, they make me feel happy when I wrap them around me, bought more merino tops to keep out the chill, have gotten out my soup receipes to get cooking in the kitchen, and basically I live in my cosy dressing gown and sheepskin slippers when inside.
Anita
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 06:43 PM
I love all the delicious winter foods, shopping seasonally, using up the slightly suspect, wilted veges in a yummy soup. 

We have a fire with a wetback, I love how the family congregates around it in the living area, talking, doing homework, knitting and reading. 

To me, winter is about embracing the inner Nana and harking back to the old days and old comforts.
Julie Davis
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 06:54 PM
My best winter-proofing tip? Wear bright colours - they make you feel good and happy the minute you put them on.  And don't forget something a bit quirky - something to make them remember you!  ;)
Andrea
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 06:58 PM
We're just about to install a woodburner! I am so looking forward to that primal thing of sitting staring at a fire on a cold day. We were at my mother's in the weekend and my son was gazing at her fire. "I could stare at this as if it was a TV," he said.
(Of course our fire is going to be a super clean-burning one so as to minimise air pollution. It's a Pyroclassic - we get to choose the colour and we will go for either a rich, deep red or cream, which would echo the old kitchen chipheater.)
Sarah
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 07:06 PM
Make a bowl of yummy soup and invite friends around to share with crusty warm bread straight out of the oven. 
Andrea
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 07:07 PM
Soup for lunch, laden with vegetables and flavoursome meat stock (I always make stock with meat bones, and freeze it in containers). Totally delicious and you can cram in heaps of vegetables to keep you super healthy. (Soon I will be cooking it on the woodburner I mentioned in my other 'tip'  - sorry I couldn't resist doing a second one.)
Also, for sore/irritated throats: Comvita extra-strength propolis oral spray. It really blitzes bad throats. Tastes pretty good too - nice enough even for children.
Leigh
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 07:07 PM
The best winter-proofing tip I have is to enjoy the season for its many pleasures - a roaring fire; snuggly flannel PJs and sheets; apple crumble, lamb shanks and other such winter fare; and the pleasures of family spending winter evenings and weekends tucked inside playing games, reading books or doing crafts together. Yum!
Millie
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 07:50 PM
I start drinking fresh lemon and ginger drinks each morning from May right through till September - i'm yet to get the flu!!
Kath
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 07:53 PM

Aren't those purses just too gorgeous for words!!

My Winter Proofing tip is simple but works like a charm - write a list of all the "inside" jobs you want to accomplish, so that on rainy days you can feel like you are making progress while cooped up inside. By the end of Winter instead of feeling like a caged animal you will feel like a productive princess (or Prince!)

Grant
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 07:54 PM
Always make sure that whenever there is a Winter's day with some sunshine, you step outside and enjoy it - even if just for a minute or two! Getting that Vitamin D really helps to improve your mood and elevate your state of mind.
Eddie
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 07:59 PM
I make sure I give the house a good dust and polish in late May so that everything feels fresh and clean. It'a also a nice idea to stock up on lovely smelling candles and linen spray so that the house never ends up smelling musty.
Lesley Burns
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 08:32 PM
Love the purses too.
if you are inside more because its winter remember to rug up warm and still go out to get fresh air.Y
ou need plenty of moisturiser and fluids too as winter can be really tough on your skin.Dont forget to take advantage of the odd sunny day and wear a tshirt or shrts if possible so you can get your Vitamin D by exposing your skin to the sun.
Lisa Woodley
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 08:33 PM
For those gloomy days ahead, I winter-proof our home by: 
  • Freezing stewed rhubarb from the garden ready for the crumbles,
  • Hot water bottles for all - complete with novelty covers, and
  • By stocking up on drinking chocolate and marshmellows!
Niki
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 08:36 PM

Winter means our home comes into its own - lots of rugs, a slow burning fire all day with soup, baking, and board games. It's a time to relax and slow down.

This year I've made bath bombs to enjoy on cold nights in a hot bath.

And bright nail polish on your toes never goes amiss - it's such a lovely treat when you peel your socks or stockings off!

 

 

carolyn abraham
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 09:32 PM
i make sure the house is always warm, with the log burner going all day and night keeping a pot of soup on top, so that it is always there when needed, and make sure i have a good pile of mags and books to read
Donna
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 09:33 PM
Don't neglect accessories: warm socks, thermals, hats scarves (bright and cheerful) and gloves make a huge difference!  At home, close the curtains when the sun goes off the house to keep in that lovely free heat!
Shani Kowalczyk
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 09:44 PM
Its time to pull out the fluffy blankets for the couches, the lovely crochet blankets for our knees, the vintage patchworks quilts to go over the beds, new hottie covers made from old jumpers oh and we cant forget a new doggy jacket made from a sleeve of an old jumper using the cuff part as his very own warn polar neck :-) 
Erin
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 10:12 PM
My best winter proofing tip is a bright coloured merino scarf and a warm bright coloured hat, I love hats and scarves, they make me cheerful and keep me really warm. At home I add some flowers to a vase to bring some colour indoors.  Its great sitting on the sofa with a lovely big blanket to keep warm and to keep the power costs down.
Alex Lennox-Marwick
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 10:15 PM
Winter is most definitely here! My first step when the cold weather sets in is homemade soup, pumpkin and lentil is my favorite. Speaking of winter treats, you can't go past apple crumble (try adding a tin of apricots). Another must-do trick if you work in a drafty office block is to take a small hot water bottle to work, no one will notice it under the desk warming your hands. 
Kim
/www.facebook.com/pages/Redwood-Cottage-Barn
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 10:30 PM
Stack 10 loads of firewood on all four sides of the house, have a red glowing wood burner, a casserole dish full of goodies on top & a colonial clothes drying rack hanging from the ceiling to dry your wet clothes. SORTED for winter!!!
Ariane Craig-Smith
 
Tue May 15, 2012 @ 11:39 PM
Dust off the winter wardrobe! I love winter dressing - coats, scarves, boots and ideally a new handmade wool hat. I make hot lemon, ginger and honey drinks in the evenings and catch up on craft.
At home I switch to heavier curtains where-ever possible to keep the warmth in, and this winter I'm making door snakes to stop the draughts.

Sarah
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 07:46 AM
I would be instantly 'gloom' free with one of these little jewels! My favourite winter buster trick is to have a big supply of hot water bottles - far more comfort from a hottie than from an electric blanket!!
Genevieve
www.citywrigglers.co.nz
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 07:51 AM
Make the most of hot baths and red wine in front of the fire. If you don't have a fire at home, search one out at a cafe or bar. 
Liz
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 08:18 AM

Lovely wee purses! So cute.

I always make sure that when the sun is out to get outside even for just 10-15 mins - and enjoy it. It's amazing how quickly it can lift your spirits. I sometimes sit in the doorway where it is sheltered from the wind but streaming with sun, bliss!

Suzy
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 09:11 AM

There are so many things I look forward to in wintertime. Brightly coloured blankets to wrap up in, getting out in the winter sun for a walk, mulled wine, my awesome bright green coat, snuggling in bed with my hubby and a hot water bottle and winter veggies in the garden. Something to look forward to in the middle of winter is a big thing for me! This year it is my Mum coming to stay for a week in the middle of July!

frauke
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 09:37 AM
"there is no wrong weather just wrong clothing" is what my mother used to tell me when we out again on an icy cold sunday morning to go for the traditonal weekend walk. true true true
Gaye
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 10:51 AM
Nothing beats coming home to  a spicy beef curry and a steamed jam sponge pudding smothered with custard after a brisk walk embracing thr elements swathed in good old kiwi merino head to toe and that fire glowing welcomingly as you put your trainers to air in front of it!!
Karen
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 12:03 PM
I've just finished knitting a sweater for a hot water bottle cover, so it stays hot longer and also doesn't get to hot when hugging it. Trouble is, the cat loves it too! So I'm going to have to knot another one for the spare hottie.

So that, possum socks, woolly thick bright scarf and hat are just the thing for the chilly days. Oh, and hot chocolates!
Linda
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 12:42 PM
I make sure I have a bottle of one of the blackcurrant type syrups, I find it hard to keep up the water intake when the temps drop, so add hot water to one of these drinks, your boosting the good winter bug fighting vitamins also and keep you hydrated!
leah c
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 01:16 PM

Soups, and lots of it.  Everyone likes it, it's warm hearty food and a great way of using up old veggies and some of the winter crops in the garden.  Match with freshly baked bread, and who needs summer!

Hilary
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 03:16 PM
winterproof your home by reducing humidity inside (when it's damp it feels colder). It is amazing what a difference it makes to slick/squeegee the shower walls after you've showered, and always use the fan when showering, with a window slightly open to make it more efficient. 
Winterproof yourself by getting a cute RED leather purse :-)
Erin
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 03:28 PM
For me, I make sure I know where my fuzzy tramping socks are - super for wearing in my beautiful work boots, and in my gumboots while I mow the lawn on chilly weekend days!  And for my home, I am hanging my new (home-made) lounge curtains this weekend.. can't wait for some good winter nights!
B
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 05:57 PM
I often despise coming home after work to have to stand in the kitchen for ages cooking.  So I try to make huge pots or add extra vege's to the bake - then pack them away for easy re-heats.  So I can sit down and read my Good emails...
alex
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 06:27 PM
I love getting rugged up- coat, scarf, hat, tights, boots everything- and heading out to the beach. Blows the cobwebs out and revs up your system like a gem!
Vicki
 
Wed May 16, 2012 @ 06:28 PM
Am heading round to a friends house to help her hang home-made curtains this weekend, bring on the cold!
Jen
 
Thu May 17, 2012 @ 06:35 AM
Does avoid winter and travel for endless summers count? If that's not possible I like to add a wee bit of Bailey's to my hot chocs, that warms my winter!!! 
Sarah
 
Thu May 17, 2012 @ 09:48 AM
What a gorgeous purse! I winter-proof my home by planting lots of bulbs, as they start to grow it is a constant reminder that spring will be here super soon!
Annette
 
Thu May 17, 2012 @ 12:32 PM
Get outdoor and have fun. Once your blood is circulating and you are dressed appropriately you will not feel the cold and  afterwards you will feel great.

gloria
 
Fri May 18, 2012 @ 10:33 AM
I'm thinking a nice warm mug of mulled wine, chokkies, a good movie, big slippers, cuddling the cat and having an early night!
Michele
 
Fri May 18, 2012 @ 04:24 PM
Exercise regularly, eat healthy, wear a bright colour everyday, dehumidify your house( saves the firewood polluting the fresh winter air, a good way to dry you wet coat also) and smile!
PS: Luv the baby blue coloured purse.
Fi Bennett
 
Fri May 18, 2012 @ 09:18 PM
Gorgeous purses - really soft looking and fantastic colours!
My husband is a digger operator and will often have to remove old trees to clear sections for building etc, luckily he is usually able to take the wood away and then chainsaw and split it for our own winter heating.  We have an efficient clean-burning wood burner and we use it to heat the entire house (yes- we do have a small house!).  We also dry our washing at night in front of the fire and keep our boots warm for the morning.  Nothing like going out on a frosty morning with hot little feet.  Our best use of our free fuel and cosy fire was when we boiled water on our fire top to heat the birthing pool when our daughter was born in the middle of winter!
ck smith
 
Sat May 19, 2012 @ 05:22 AM
Love those Phoebe purse's, wonderful bright colours
My best winter-proofing tip is never leave the house without a scarf, hat and gloves and wear many layers as it keeps u warmer than 1 thick layer and this year it very fashionable too

Kama Scarf
 
Sat May 19, 2012 @ 03:18 PM

Open the doors and windows when the sun is shinning during winter to let some fresh air through the house.  Yummy scented candles also are a good pick me up and flannelette sheets are keep you roasty toasty warm!

Pam Harrison
 
Sun May 20, 2012 @ 05:33 PM
Comfort food.  Home made winter soups are the best. Also the humble roast with lots of veggies, gravy and cheese sauce. I also love to use colour in some part of my outfit to brighten it up.  I find movement is good.  I often keep warn all day just being physically busy, and when I'm not, I try to catch some of those vitamin D enriching ray's.  Early nights, flannelette sheets and wool blankets are a treat along with lots of snuggling and 'spooning' with my partner for warmth.  Bliss!
Vicki Olsen
 
Mon May 21, 2012 @ 10:49 AM
Wear lightweight but warm layers of merino clothing, and eat lots of warming soups and crockpot meals.  Get outside on sunny days to boost your spirits and your circulation.  Give the cat heaps of cuddles!

Olivia Winter
 
Tue May 22, 2012 @ 08:45 AM
We live in a tiny old house that gets very cold! We lounge around in front of the fireplace in our onesies and our yearly bought novelty slippers and when it's extra cold we wrap ourselves up in amazing crochet blankets that were made for us. We do crafts in front of the fireplace, cook food for the soul and invite friends around to pass the cold winter nights, games and movie nights are a must and during the day wearing bright cheerful colours, visiting markets and making the most of the crisp sunny winter days. Winter flies by in our household!
Anne
 
Tue May 22, 2012 @ 08:08 PM
To survive the cold winter wear wool next to the skin, pile the wood into the woodburner, cook winter soups on top and invite friends in. And show them the lovely purse!
Stephanie Liebert
 
Fri May 25, 2012 @ 09:58 AM
Arm yourself with cats. Pile them on in front of the tele.
You won't be able to move unless somebody rattles the can opener or shakes the Whiskas box.
Monica Sherman
 
Fri May 25, 2012 @ 02:38 PM
Re-arrange the furniture so the focus is on the woodburner rather than the tv.  I find that this encourages reading, playing the guitar, chatting with the kids or just sitting and relaxing, mesmerized by the flickering flames.  Also wander your garden to find some winter blooms, foliage and seed pods.  Its amazing what little treasures you will find when you think there is nothing happening in the garden and it will bring the beauty indoors. 
Susan
 
Sun May 27, 2012 @ 08:29 AM
Winter is the perfect time to indulge your cooking skills.  I make the effort to spend time with my husband cooking fabulous winter warming meals that take your mind off the cold weather outside.  
Christine Dixon
 
Mon May 28, 2012 @ 03:56 PM
we get the firewood ready in summer and a supply of coal in ready for when the cold weather comes.extra blankets on the bed and a good supply of Bacon Hocks & Pumkins to make yummy soup, or hot stews and casseroles good winter soul food meals. and out of storage comes all our pure wool jumpers and cardigans.
Sam
 
Mon May 28, 2012 @ 04:06 PM
We uncover the crock pot and spend days on end eating hot soups (favourite one being pumpkin with a bit of cinnamon) with waffles from mum's old waffle maker. Very "hearty" to say the least!
Helen
 
Tue May 29, 2012 @ 12:09 PM
As a new home owner I have had a free Home Energy Audit done and I am currently getting quotes for roof and underfloor insulation. I will utilise the Government's insulation subsidy to help with the costs and the Wellington Regional Council home insulation assistance scheme.
Info on both initiatives below:
http://www.eeca.govt.nz/node/3107

http://www.gw.govt.nz/warmer-gw/

I am one step closer to a warm and dry home
Belinda Howard
 
Wed May 30, 2012 @ 03:58 PM
Extra layers (including feline) on the bed, purple spotty flannette pjs, roaring fire and craft time. Also I try to have something smelling mouthwatering in the kitchen all weekend. Being inside, toasty warm and busy, and looking out at a cold grey day is heartwarming, and when the heart is warm so is everything else. Chocolate also helps.
Emma
 
Fri June 01, 2012 @ 11:00 AM
Coming from Northern Europe, I don't think Wellington has a winter!  Today is the 1st June and it is spectacular. So my tip for today would be to head down to the beach with a good book, a blanket to sit on and a flask of tea and not to forget the suncream!  Listen to the oystercatchers and the sound of the waves hitting the rocks and enjoy the wonderful weather!
Abby
 
Sat June 30, 2012 @ 02:29 AM
Sometimes I put my bed socks (kicked off in the night) back on my feet to make that first step bearable. But hot coffee is my ultimate cold morning cure - makes everything okay.

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