In some homes, it is possible to stay warm without spending a fortune
When I wake up, the first thing I do is touch my nose. My face is the only part of my body left exposed throughout the night, and the nose acts as my thermometer. A warm nose means the flat is temperate enough for me to survive the shock of pulling off my duvet and heading to the freezing kitchen. A cold nose means the duvet is coming with me.
It’s cumbersome, but there really is nothing as comforting. I’ve tried all the possible contenders – Aran jumpers, fleece dressing gowns – and all pale in comparison with the 360-degree feather-down extravaganza.
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