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The ultimate hygge gift guide

Homebound or out and about, it just makes sense to conjure pleasant sensory moments and inject cozy touches of hygge wherever we can. Here are some of my favorite cozy and self-care gifts for the people on your list — or, who are we kidding? — yourself.

Hygge smell-good stuffs

Flowers and Plants from Urban Stems

A far cry from the staid, uninspiring FTD bundles of yore, Urban Stems offers dramatic and modern-looking arrangements with nationwide shipping. Their festive holiday offerings range from $35–$175. 


Pine-scented candles, $24-$48

The Frasier Fir Candle by Thymes is, IMHO, the best holiday candle out there, and my longtime favorite candlemaker Tatine is now being carried in CB2. Tatine specializes in earthy, natural scents and my go-to is St. John’s Wood, which has undertones of cedarwood and vetiver. Bonus: Tatine’s luxe, rock n’roll packaging makes each candle feel special. Follow Tatine on Instagram for info on the owner’s creative projects and her Spotify playlists (she’s got excellent taste in music.) 

Buy on Amazon

Buy on Tatinecandles.com


Vitruvi Stone Essential oil diffuser

Essential oil diffusers are another way to scent your home and they give off a more subtle scent, which you can tailor to your own taste with your own blends. I like the sleek, stone Vitruvi ones at West Elm.

Buy on Amazon


Aveda Chakra Pure-Fume

With seven essential-oil blends tailored to each of the chakras, this line was created to foster feelings of groundedness, nourishment, intentionality, harmoniousness, expressiveness, insightfulness or wisdom.

Buy at Aveda.com

Buy on Amazon


Rishi Turmeric Ginger Tea

This is the best herbal tea I’ve ever tasted — and I’ve tasted a lot. The secret is that the more bitter turmeric and ginger flavors are offset with a touch of sweet Meyer lemon. Both turmeric and ginger are warming, stimulating herbs that feel great in your belly on a cold afternoon.

Buy on Amazon


Cozy blankets to bundle up in

Brooklinen wool and weighted blankets

These elegant throws will keep you warm and add a cozy, refined aesthetic.

Buy on Brooklinen

Shop Brooklinen on Amazon


Fleece and Sherpa blankets

These are less aesthetically pleasing but the snuggle factor is through the roof. My massage therapist introduced me to these blankets (he uses them on his table to give comfort to clients) and my home will never again be without one. I consider them so indispensable that I’m including several links.

Buy on Amazon


Bearaby weighted blanket: $249

Weighted blankets make me feel claustrophobic but an informal poll of hygge-loving pals produced many recommendations for this Bearaby one, available in cotton or velvet


Relaxing hygge bath treats

Walnut bath tray

This bathtub tray has room for all your bath stuff: beverage, book, iPad, candle. It’s got a water-resistant seal that keeps it looking fresh over the years and brackets underneath make it adjustable, (in case your tub situation changes up) so it’s a gift that’s meant to last a lifetime.

Buy on Amazon


Madam of Leisure Infinity Bath Overflow Drain Cover and Drain Stopper

I can’t believe I only discovered this product for “bath enthusiasts” this year. You know how many older tubs have a drainage vent near the faucet that prevent you from filling the tub to its top? This silicon drain cover snaps over vent and allows you to fill the top to your desired water height. It’s perhaps my biggest life-hack for 2020 survival.


Badedas Vital Bad Classic foam bath

This class European bath foam has woodsy, pine-forward scent notes like chestnut, cedarwood, and light patchouli, and basically makes me feel like I’m taking a bath in the middle of the forest. 


Hole up at home hygge gifts 

Little Book of Hygge, $14.95

Are you new to hygge? Get wise to all things Danish and cozy-making with this bestselling book.


Button Power: 125 Years of Saying It with Buttons 

This beautiful and comprehensive coffee-table book is about the fascinating history of the pop-culture artifact. Co-authored by Button Museum Founder Christen Carter and Hake’s Auctions founder Ted Hake, the book tells the story of America’s movements and eras through a button lens. 

Buy at Quimby’s

Buy at Amazon

Read our interview with Christen Carter



Acupressure mat

Socially isolating is the right thing to do, but if you’re missing massages and chiropractic, tide yourself over with a DIY session on an acupressure mat. It doesn’t actually hurt at all and I find myself relaxing within mere minutes of lying down on its “needles.”


Slippers from Vionic or Haflinger

Supportive yet non-hideous house slippers? They exist! Haflinger’s German-made, boiled wool slippers are sturdy enough to last for years, maybe decades. For a fluffier, more boudoir-forward look, these fuzzy mules from Vionic (an arch-supportive brand Oprah loves), are available in multiple colors. 

Buy at Zappos

Buy on Amazon


Cashmere sweater & joggers 

Buy cashmere on Amazon


Downton Abbey Clue board game, $18

It’s the ultimate mash-up? Though we’re pretty sure that whatever the crime was, Thomas was the one whodunnit.

Buy at Amazon


Mood-lifting lighting

HappyLight Full-Spectrum Light Box, $59.99

As a SAD sufferer, a HappyLight is a non-negotiable part of my winter survival toolkit. Their full spectrum light boxes helps boost mood and energy.

Buy at Amazon


Edison light bulbs

These old-fashioned bulbs cast a romantic, ambient glow and make a great stocking stuffer.

Buy at Amazon


LED Willow Branch Lights

Stick a pack or two of these in a super-tall vase or jug, tuck into the corner of a room, and enjoy the dreamy romantic glow it creates.

Buy at Amazon

Buy at World Market


Luna Lamp

A lamp shaped like a moon? Yeah, it’s on this year’s list for all my witchy lady-friends.

Buy on Food52

Buy on Amazon

COMMENTS
  • Beth

    Rx: brain melt- stop swirling and focus. I love this list!

    November 28, 2020

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