The cooler weather settles in and daylight becomes shorter. Autumn has arrived and making ones home more cozy and warm after being outside becomes the priority as we prepare for the coming colder months. Depending where you live it may a milder weather transition while for others it is a full swing of the pendulum from toasty hot to freezing cold.

1] Wool Blankets from Burel, Portugal: These blankets are made in the old looms, using traditional methods and the knowledge rooted in generations but with a new contemporary design, painted in the colours of the future. Made from 100% pure wool of Serra da Estrela which is the highest mountain range in continental Portugal.

2] Cups for warm [or cool] drinks from Studio Ghibli, Japan: These Studio Ghibli Japanese Tea Cups are beautifully crafted by hand in Japan. This tea and multi-purpose cup series feature the most notable characters from the world of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. The thicker cups are designed so that they may be held with both hands to quickly warm up cold hands and vice-versa. These are perfect for having your hot or cold drinks in style, a must-have for Studio Ghibli fans!

3] Tealights from Iittala, Finland: The different designs of the Iittala tealight candle holder, with their classic forms and colours takes you far North, to Finland, where people relish the darkness of autumn and winter. Finnish homes are adorned with flickering flames that create a warm and enjoyable atmosphere.

4] Bake Cookies & Treats with these fun and original baking accessories: Get cozy in the kitchen and create new treats with home-baked cookies to snack when the temperature starts to drop. The scent of freshly baked cookies are a good enough reason to start making the cookie dough.

5] Espresso Coffee from Alessi, Italy: These very special and limited edition Alessi designer stovetop espresso coffee makers will make your morning or afternoon coffee ritual far from a routine experience.

6] Tintin Puzzles from Moulinsart, Belgium: When the weather is not the greatest more time is spent indoors -- why not enjoy the analogue real-time world of building puzzles. This much-loved invention from the past - in fact from 1760 has been a relaxing pastime for over 300 years -- is always a fun way to unwind and enjoy the moment. The Tintin puzzle series with their colourful graphic images from Tintin's adventures will transport you to another reality--relax and enjoy the slower-paced moment as you build piece by piece...

As we move towards the winter our homes become our mainstay where we spend most of our time indoors--a few Fall-Autumn ideas to enjoy this seasonal change for a more comfortable living space. Here is our comprehensive Fall/Autumn Gift Guide to fully enjoy this season

Studio Brillantine is a design shop in Toronto, Canada and carries an extensive selection of gifts as well as international design objects and curated gift ideas from all over the world.