Coziest Gift Guide
Have you ever been asked to put together a wish list for the holidays?
If you’re part of a Secret Santa exchange, or are simply celebrating the season with someone new for the first time, creating a list of things that you might enjoy is pretty standard. And vice versa - if you want to get someone a gift that they’ll truly love, you might ask them to make you a list and check it twice. You don’t want them ending up in the return queue before the new year.
Whether you’re making a list, or trying to find a gift for someone who doesn’t quite know what they want, there is a category that you can always rely on: cozy gifts.
Who doesn’t want a gift that will feel comfortable and warm, reflecting our desire to remain a homebody throughout the winter season? When the weather outside is frightful, these gifts spring into action and we’re warmly reminded of the gift giver.
This year, we’ve put together a quick guide for can’t-fail cozy gifts to give or to receive. Here are our favorites in the shop:
Ceramic Mug
Handmade ceramic mugs inspire memories of warm beverages, snuggled up beneath blankets on a wintry morning. As snow falls outside, we position ourselves next to a fireplace (or in an oversized chair), and sip coffee or tea out of our favorite mug. By gifting your friend or family member with a handmade mug, you’re giving them something that can be integrated into their winter routine, something that will make them think of you and smile whenever they’re experiencing that blissful moment of peace.
Knitwear: scarves, hats, and mittens
Sure, it’s simple to run to a big box store and grab a pair of mittens, throw them in your cart, and call it a day. However, choosing a pair that have been knitted by hand by a local maker adds a level of authenticity and meaning to your gift. These aren’t just your average mittens, this isn’t a typical scarf or a hat, it was created through hours of work by someone in your community. Each stitch was formed with love, the same love that you feel for the person you’re exchanging gifts with.
Candles in their favorite scent
Who doesn’t think of a candle when they think of the holidays? That flickering light adds just the right amount of coziness to a home, and the throw of a scent that fills their hearts with joy? All the better. Choose a candle that fits their personality: whether it’s a scent that reminds you of nature, woodsy and lush, or something a bit spicier, with notes of cinnamon or cardamom. This is your chance to pick a gift that is uniquely them - and support a small business owner in the process.
If you’re at a loss for what to buy a friend this year (or if you just don’t know what to put on your own wish list) go the cozy route. You’ll end up with a gift that’s not only useful, but a lovely reminder of the joyful snuggliness of the season.