Cozy gifts are the best Christmas gifts. There, we've said it. There really is nothing like receiving something that amplifies your comfort, especially now that we're spending so much time at home.
This year, we'd recommend swapping out all the extravagant tech and experience gifts for something to be enjoyed at home on a cold, dark winter night. From calming scented candles and wellness gifts to chic loungewear and pyjamas. In a year filled with crazy chaos and anxiety, all we really want to feel is calm and relaxed as we enter 2021, and what better way to do that than in a cozy environment?
Help your friends, family and loved ones create just that by giving them a cosy gift this Christmas. To help you get started, here's some gift inspiration that'll no doubt put a smile on anyone's face, be it your mum or your colleague.
This three wick candle is all about bringing good vibes into your home. Created with a fresh nordic scent blended with pine, myrrh and lime peel, as well as 22 other essential oils, it swaps stress and tension for a calm, soothing atmosphere. The candle isn't just cosy but festive too making it perfect for Christmas.
Who doesn't love a good pair of PJs? This gorgeous set by The White Company has a textured jacquard finish and a lovely satin detail, giving it a luxury feel. The loungewear inspired set is both chic and comfy, making for the ultimate stay-in outfit as well as a cosy bedtime set. It comes in a cloud pink shade and functional pockets for convenience.
Is there anything cozier than a good pair of slippers? This gorgeous pair by Joules are both soft and chic, making sure you relax at home in style. Made with faux fur that'll keep your feet warm and toasty all winter, the slippers are available in different shades including soft pink and grey.
This soft teddy fleece dressing gown feels as cosy on as it looks off. It features a belted waist fastening and two roomy front pockets as well as a hood to keep you extra snug on your nights in. The short length also makes it easier to wear, allowing a nice breeze if needed. Oh, and did we mention its on offer right now?
If reading about the Danish concept wasn't enough then playing a game all about it might just be what you need to incorporate 'hygge' into your lifestyle. Hygge is all about enjoying he good things in life and being present in them and this cozy game is the ultimate way to do so. It contains 110 cards with more than 300 thought-provoking questions designed to spark meaningful conversation and create the right atmosphere for a hygge evening with friends or family.
Now that we're all staying in so much, our main wardrobe essentials have become loungewear pieces with cozy comfort at the heart of every purchase. That's why these snug socks by Gap make for the perfect Christmas present. Not only are they soft and warm but the design and print is super cute too.
Any gift with a personalised touch makes it all the more special, and what is more cosy (and useful) than a nice mug with your name on it? For the coffee addict or tea time lover in your life, this cute personalised mug from Etsy would make a lovely Christmas gift or stocking filler.
Everyone needs a hot water bottle, and not just when it's our time of month. It's the coziest thing to cuddle up with whilst watching Netflix, reading a book or even just lounging around, especially in the cold, dark winter months. This luxury cable-knot cashmere water bottle feels as good as it sounds and is an excellent way to show a loved one you care about their comfort.
Sagal is a journalist, specialising in lifestyle, pop culture, fashion and beauty. She has written for a number of publications including Vogue, Glamour, Stylist, Evening Standard, Bustle, You Magazine, Dazed and Wonderland to name a few.
