This winter, change three habits... and make a difference!

Winter is often synonymous with cold weather, short days and rapidly rising energy bills. However, adopting a few simple habits can truly transform your daily life: greater comfort, lower bills and a smaller environmental footprint. The good news is that you don't have to completely change your routine to make an impact. Here are three key habits to adopt right now for a winter that is both warm and responsible.

Heat smartly

Feeling comfortable at home does not necessarily mean using up loads of energy. By adjusting a few habits, you can keep your home cosy while reducing your energy bills:

Set your heating to the right temperature: 19°C in living rooms and bedrooms is plenty.
Close the shutters and draw the curtains at night: a simple gesture that naturally retains the heat accumulated during the day.
Put on a jumper or blanket before touching the thermostat: this is often enough to restore comfort.
Opt for a hot water bottle: perfect for warming up locally without heating the whole room.

19°C is enough - close the curtains - wear a jumper - get out the hot water bottle

These easy-to-implement everyday actions will help you reduce your bills and limit your energy consumption, especially during the coldest periods.

Consume differently

Between the end-of-year celebrations and promotional periods, winter is often associated with overconsumption. However, a few thoughtful choices can really make a difference:

Give sustainable, useful or handmade gifts that are meaningful and won't end up at the back of a cupboard.
Buy less, but buy better: choose local products that are responsibly designed and, if possible, repairable.
Give away or resell what you no longer use: your items can have a second life and make someone else happy.
Support French artisans and businesses, which work within short supply chains and promote more sustainable production.

handmade gifts - buy better - resell or give away - French companies

By consuming more consciously, you reduce waste, support local work and give more meaning to your purchases. It's a simple way to enjoy winter without falling into overconsumption.

Eat local and seasonal

Your diet can also be a powerful tool for a more responsible winter. Eating better also means consuming better:

Cook at home with seasonal produce: comforting soups, delicious gratins, root vegetables... winter offers a wide range of tasty ingredients.
Reduce food waste: cook leftovers, freeze surplus food, turn damaged vegetables into soups.
Choose short supply chains and small producers: this supports the local economy and reduces food transport.
Use reusable containers: jars, cloth bags, airtight boxes... there are many ways to significantly reduce waste.

cook at home - stop waste - short supply chains - reusable packaging

Beyond the ecological gesture, eating local and seasonal food also allows you to enjoy fresher, better quality and often more economical food.

Bonus: What if your home became as eco-friendly as your everyday actions?

Adopting new habits for winter is also an opportunity to rethink your interior design and choose sustainable furniture made from healthy and responsible materials. Opting for solid wood, furniture designed to last, or even repairable and customisable furniture, reduces your environmental impact while creating a cosy cocoon for the cold season.

In our workshop in Normandy, we manufacture solid wood furniture, protected by water-based varnishes, designed to be robust, durable and repairable. Whether it's a single bed or double bed, a bed base, a desk or even a cube storage staircase, our creations are part of an eco-design approach: prioritising quality, longevity and timeless style over overconsumption.

Taken together, these choices transform your interior into a truly responsible space, consistent with your new habits for winter.