If you’re anything like us then you take pride in your home. You love making it look, feel and smell beautiful and adjusting your homey touches to fit the seasons.
So we thought we’d have a browse around our favourite stores for home ware and give you a little Autumn / Winter décor inspiration. It may even give you a few gift ideas for Christmas!
Cosy Cushions
Cushions are a great way to inject a bit of character into your home and definitely make it cosier; which is exactly what you need in the winter.
Whether you prefer a muted toned cushion or a bright and quirky masterpiece, our stores have definitely got something to suit you.
Beautiful Bedding
Settle into the season with Monks Cross’ range of beautiful bedding. We’ve searched high and low to bring you the cosiest, softest and prettiest bedding in our stores. Whether you’re looking for ultimate warmth or cool and breezy sheets, you’ll definitely love what we’ve found for you.
Homey Touches
There’s one thing we refuse to leave out of this blog and it’s one of our favourite parts.
That’s right, you guessed it – it’s those little accessories that give your home that extra cosy, welcoming touch.
There’s something about adding a cinnamon candle, an inspirational poster or a snuggly throw around the house that perfects that inviting feeling.
Get Crafty
Maybe you’re one of those people who likes to add their own unique personality into their home. So why not customise your accessorises or even make your own?
We’ve taken some inspiration from Hobby craft and decided that this AW18, we’re going to get crafty and create unique accessories to dot around the house! Whether you’re sewing royalty and fancy making your own cushion covers or just want to add a seasonal wreaths to your doors, Hobby craft can definitely help.
High street favourite River Island has extended its kidswear offering with the launch of RI Baby clothes
There’s an exciting new baby range available on at our centre this autumn with the launch of RI Baby by River Island. Prices start from £5, and you can shop online & in store now. Get to it before it’s all gone – we predict a sell-out!
Join us Monks Cross Shopping Park & friends at Minster FM this Halloween for our big Halloween day.
We have tons of free activity for all the kids to enjoy
Be brave enough to hold a spider or snake at the reptile roadshow
Have a photo taken with birds of prey..straight out of Hogwarts
Get a spooky face painted
Marvel at the Halloween stilt walkers.
Come and get crafty and make spooky masks with Hobbycraft in our information centre
And kids come dressed in your scariest outfit and enter the fancy dress competition at noon and win £50 worth of vouchers from a Monks Cross retailer of your choice.
What’s more all activity is FREE!
Did you know everyday at 9:30am – 10:30am, Clark’s have an Autism hour!? They turn down music and other noise, dim the lights and create the perfect environment to make shopping easier for people with Autism. To find out more about Autism hour, check out their website: https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/tmi/autism-hour/map.aspx
We’ve been exploring our stores for some of the top fashion finds to keep your autumn look on point. From H&M to River Island and Next Look, here’s our mini guide to the season’s ultimate style finds and accessories.
Softly Softly
Like bring wrapped up inside a cuddle, it’s all about being a big softie when it comes to picking your coat. Wear it in a teddy boy style in a shade of brown for the full teddy-bear effect!
Coat £79.99 at H&M
If you’re not sure about going the full monty with fake fur, then give a nod to the trend with your accessories. This River Island bag is perfect for party season!
Furry Bag £22 at River Island
Wild Thing
Animal print is literally owning the high street this season and you definitely need to embrace your inner feline (or Zebra!) to keep up with the fashion pack. We love his leopard print jumper from New Look – perfect for cosying up with by the fire after a brisk autumnal walk!
Leopard Print Jumper £24.99 at New Look
For anyone who truly wants to unleash their wild side, this pink leopard print dress from River Island is a fabulous choice for the upcoming party season, also ticking the trend box for bright colours!
Dress £55 at River Island
Check Mate
Checks of all shapes, sizes and colours are everywhere this season and giving animal print a serious run for its money as the top seasonal trend. Whether you’re wearing checks for leisure or getting your office suiting on fleek, there’s something for everyone. These trousers are a real find, reminiscent of Versace’s rock n’ roll catwalk take on the trend!
Blue Tartan Trousers £22.99 at New Look
Rupert Bear himself would be envious of this super cosy tartan scarf from River Island. The ultimate check choice to give make last year’s winter coat instantly fashion forward.
Tartan Scarf £15 at River Island
Bright and Beautiful
Wow, all we can say is that we need this dress. Brights and neons have kept their fashion credentials this season and this colour popping pink dress from H&M Studio is one of the best!
Pink Dress £55 at H&M
Buy 2 or more Estée Lauder products from the Beauty Hall at Debenhams, one to be skincare or foundation, and you’ll get a free gift of beauty essentials, including their #1 serum Advanced Night Repair, Firming Revitalizing Supreme+ Créme and Power Eye Balm and a full size lipstick; all housed in a Quentin Jones bag exclusively designed for Estée Lauder x Debenhams.
Enjoy 20% off in-store at Clarks when you purchase selected adult styles over £49 using this voucher http://bit.ly/2QlcIc3.
You’ll find an abundance of women’s and men’s shoes made in beautiful deconstructed designs using soft, luxurious leathers that allow freedom of movement. What are you waiting for? Show your voucher at the till before 7 October and the discount is yours to enjoy.