Under the Kotatsu

December 21st - the shortest day of the year. This means that our winter evenings as well as the mornings are long, cold and dark. We live in a fairly mild climate, but still, with no central heating, things can be pretty bleak.

But never fear! Brian bought a new kotatsu about two weeks ago (after hearing me complain about not having one anymore!). A kotatsu is like a square coffee table with a heater built in under it (see pics below). Anyway - I spent my entire weekend under the kotatsu, reading books and watching tv. How fabulous! Brian even loves it as we snuggle under the table to watch our rental DVDs.

Winter ain't so bad really.

My kotatsu - the blanket, placed between the table top and the frame, keeps the heat in.



Here is the heater that is part of the table: