Autumn vibes, summer temps: six ways to get cosy while it’s still warm

The Guardian UK Monday 14 September 2026, 14:00 UTC By Lily Smith 1 min read

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Craving cosiness, but too warm for blankets and baths? Try our autumn cheat sheet• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAfter a record-breaking summer of heat, temperatures aren’t set to drop enough for hot baths, warm tights and roast dinners just yet.

Craving cosiness, but too warm for blankets and baths? Try our autumn cheat sheet

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After a record-breaking summer of heat, temperatures aren’t set to drop enough for hot baths, warm tights and roast dinners just yet. But if the darker evenings and falling leaves have got you craving cosiness, here’s our recipe for achieving that comforting autumnal vibe while it’s still unseasonably warm out.

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Autumn vibes, summer temps: six ways to get cosy while it’s still warm

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