With winter (and the holidays!) quickly approaching, gifting lovely cozy items to a friend, partner, or family member is the perfect way to help them embrace hygge in the coming months.
My husband and I only exchange gifts every few years, and this year we’ll be unwrapping gifts from one another on Christmas morning. As we have been moving towards minimalism and reducing the number of belongings we own by half, we have also become much more deliberate on what comes into the house.
When I think about wishlists and things I love, I think a lot about items that truly bring me joy. These items usually enhance a hobby I love, give me an activity to do, or make my home feel cozy and special (we spend a lot of time at home) – and those items are what I add to my wish list.
For some ideas, look no further than my carefully curated list, which includes items I have purchased in the past, a few gifts I hope to receive this year, and some wonderful delights I stumbled upon during my searches this fall.
No affliation, not SEO-driven, just stuff I love.
Bookish
Kindle remote – After hearing its praises from fellow bookworms, I purchased this item for myself with a gift card I received at work. I love it for reading in bed with my arms tucked under my heated blanket, happily clicking the button and turning pages.
Device pillow – Along with my Kindle remote, I also purchased this Kindle/tablet pillow for reading on the couch or in bed. I love that it is nice and wide and features two angles – one for when reading while seated and one for lying down. My husband and daughter both steal it to use as well, so it’s been a popular purchase in our house.
Kindle case – Your favorite bookworm probably has a Kindle case, but I recently switched to an inexpensive clear case so I can swap pretty papers in and out, giving my Kindle a fresh look as I desire. (This is much more economical than buying new cases!) A clear case pairs perfectly with craft papers and stickers, so package these items together for a truly thoughtful bookish gift.
Reading journal – For note-taking, logging, and recording other reading memories, a dedicated book journal is a thoughtful gift. I really like this one and this one.
Pop Socket – Pop Sockets are a fun and customizable way for readers to comfortably hold their Kindles. There are so many great styles available – I am particularly drawn to ghosts reading books.
Book Triangle – Perfect for a nightstand or end table, the book triangle functions as a placeholder, a glasses stand, and a coaster.
Arts & Crafts
Cross stitch kits – I have gotten back into cross stitch, which is one of my favorite activities to do while watching a movie or listening to an audiobook.
Punch sewing kits – A new-to-me cozy craft I will be trying this winter is punch sewing. I picked up this inexpensive kit from Michaels. (The tool is sold separately, so I purchased one on Amazon.)
Journal (Traveler’s Notebook style) – I love the customization and classic look of a Traveler’s Notebook, but I don’t love the price tag. (I also avoid real leather.) I use an Amazon dupe and this smaller size version from Peter Pauper Press for my journaling, list-making, mini-scrapbooking, and bookish needs. I love the prices for the Peter Pauper Press products and have come to prefer its smaller size too.
Cozy coloring books – Coloring books are so nice for unwinding during times of stress, especially while listening to an audiobook or relaxing music. These are a few on my wish list: Woodland Wonder: Cozy Forest Animals, The Modern Cottage Collection, and Creative Haven Home Sweet Home.
Sticker mosaic books – My kiddo and I have had fun working on sticker mosaic books together over the years. (I have even found the ones geared towards children to be be enjoyable!) Seek out seasonal options and themes that appeal to you, and enjoy this relaxing alternative to coloring. Sticker tweezers make for easier placement, but they aren’t necessary. We are currently working on this one together.
Mildliners Highlighters – I use highlighters daily for work, and the bright flourescent colors of traditional pens are NOT my vibe. I use Mildliners instead. They make a great stocking stuffer too!
Diamond/gem painting kit – Also on my winter cozy hobby list is trying gem painting. I have played around with a small kit our daughter had, but I would like to try something larger for adults.
Gouache paint set – For my birthday in September, I decided I would like to learn to paint. I purchased this inexpensive starter set from Michaels, along with some paintbrushes and a multimedia pad. (Use a coupon and save some money!) YouTube offers a lot of instructional videos for newbies!
Random
Zipper pouches – There are so many uses for zipper pouches. Makeup, colored pencils, cozy craft items, charging cables, whatever. Everything just feels cozier when it’s tucked into a decorative pouch.
Slippers – Slippers are a must in our old drafty house with its hardwood floors, and I love the variety of seasonal designs of these.
Recipe binder – I cook…a lot. Over the years I have experimented with various storage systems, but I am going back to a recipe binder. I added this design to my Christmas wish list so I can work on organizing all the new recipes I have acquired this year.
Mugs – In our efforts to reduce our kitchen goods, I have become more focused on owning a couple seasonal mugs and then a slightly larger collection of Christmas-winter mugs. This year, I picked up the Folk Santa Mug, Red and White Critter Mug, and the Green/Red/Pink Christmas Market Mug from World Market. I also love these vintage style mugs from Amazon.
Glass can bookish mug – I have been seeing these everywhere, and requested this specific bookish glass can for my iced coffees and iced teas of summer. I think having one special glass to drink from makes each day cozy, all year long.
Candle warmer lamp – If you love candles but wish they lasted longer, a candle warmer lamp seems like a nice item to provide gentle lighting and the sweet smells of candles. I have saved this one for a potential future purchase.
Water carafe – I always take a water bottle up to bed to place on my nightstand, but I love the decorative look of a water carafe.
Have fun shopping!
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