THE STYLEBEAT 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 12 COZY GIFTS
With the holidays all but put on ice this year, gift giving is one act of kindness and appreciation we can still follow through on. Everyone is spending a lot more time at home, which means everyone is thinking about their interiors and what they want to change or add. So I thought I’d continue with the cozy gift ideas theme again this year, since it is where we are most days. Wonderful to give and get, the following gifts are peak homebody, and are sure to please.
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Caviar, cozy? Hear me out. With holiday parties put on ice, why not indulge chez you? Roe Caviar has dynamite packaging so you can feel good sending it to friends, too.
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For everyone that hightailed it out of New York City (myself included), this present will keep the city that never sleeps top of mind. The I Love NY Bundle is on sale now at Hill House Home.
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A classic pom pom hat is hard to find. Tuckernuck’s Pink Pineapple hat in a petal pink chunky knit is close to what I was searching for,
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Mittens! You can’t get much cozier than that. Soia and Kyo make the cutest fleece faux fur mittens. These are selling quickly.
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Penelope Chilvers is known for making amazing snow boots. I was excited to see a slipper version of them at Anthropologie online. Made of felted wool and lined in shearling, these retro slipper boots have a rubber sole in case you want to wear them to walk the dog.
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The Elder Statesman is known for their unbelievable cashmere throws, and this blue and white checked piece is no exception. If there is gingham involved, I like it.
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It’s a best seller for a reason: the cashmere Cocoon sweater by Jenni Kayne is like a blanket with sleeves.
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Stripes are an instant mood brightner and can be a nice change from the usual pandemic uniform of grey, natural or oatmeal sweaters and sweatshirts with sweatpants. La Ligne knows this, and their Marin cashmere and wool sweater has a 7- ply knit. This stripe comes in different contrasting color variations and is constantly selling out, so grab it while it’s still available.
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There is certainly not a dearth of new brands designing charming pajamas and nightgowns. But most are sold out since they transition from morning till night and could be considered an “outfit” on a cold weekend. Ever appealing, you can’t go wrong with a classic,. Every year these surface and make a great gift— the J. Crew Vintage pajama set in pale pink with navy piping. Love that combo!
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Personalized towels with matching piping are the height of cozy. Weezie, the direct to consumer brand I covered when they debuted, makes wonderfully soft and fluffy towels that come in an array of constantly updated trim colors and monogram options. Their starter pack is a runaway hit.
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Take a screen break for some good old fashioned play, games are back in a big way. Chess is having a resurgence with The Queen’s Gambit fever happening since November, but backgammon enthusiasts have been quietly doing their thing for years. There is nothing like a classic leather backgammon board, and Mark and Graham’s version fits the bill.
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Spongeware mugs aren’t anything new, but they have a distinctive pattern and are different from other the other mugs out there. Tory Burch’s spongeware set of four mugs comes in a smaller pattern (shown above) and a larger version.