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Editors’ Picks: 7 Little Treats for Keeping Warm in Winter

January 2, 2025

A fly on the wall of our winter edit meetings would hear us comparing notes about the trusty, time-tested winter essentials that keep us warm (literally and metaphorically) all season long.

Last year we rounded up our favorite picks for passing the cold months in comfort. Here’s that list, expanded with new low-fi-but-a-little-bit-luxe finds for 2025:

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Above: Fan keeps a hot cup of coffee or tea on hand through the day. Insulated mugs are often made for outdoor use (for good-looking ones, see Snow Peak); unusually, this Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Cup and Saucer is designed for keeping beverages piping hot indoors. It’s $45 from Garrett Wade.
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Above: Margot and Julie are both advocates of cap-wearing indoors. The Cashmere Beanie, shown here in Charcoal, is $95 from Jenni Kayne; for more of our go-tos, see Editors’ Picks: 5 Essential Winter Caps.
the muslin and linen ardent goods comfort pack set can be warmed in the microwa 19
Above: The muslin and linen Ardent Goods Comfort Pack Set can be warmed in the microwave (or stored in the freezer for treating bumps and bruises). Best of all, each pack is petite—roughly the size of your hand—so you can slip them in your pockets for a frosty winter walk. They’re $36 for two packs from Boston General Store.
draft excluders, also known as breeze blockers (or, in the uk, where they&# 20
Above: Draft excluders, also known as breeze blockers (or, in the UK, where they’re more popular, draught excluders) may not be the sexiest of cold-weather accoutrements, but as anyone living in a creaky old house can attest, they’re a simple and cost-effective way to keep rooms toasty. Sew your own, find a handmade one on Etsy, or source this minimal white Cedar Breeze Blocker from The Container Store ($19.99), filled with good-smelling cedar chips.
knitted lambswool hot water bottle cover from chickpea knit on etsy 21
knitted lambswool hot water bottle cover from chickpea knit on etsy 22

Above: How to make a hot water bottle even cozier (and its warmth last longer)? With a hot water bottle cover. I am coveting these Knitted Lambswool versions in red and green, $63.38 each (old-school rubber bottle included) from Harriett Grist of Chickpea Knit on Etsy, a perpetual favorite. (You can also order directly from harriettgrist.com; the shop is on a short hiatus for the winter holidays, reopening soon). A fuzzier option is the Sheepskin Hot Water Bottle Cover from UK retailer Toast.

these cashmere ballet slippers fairly beg to be worn all winter long. they& 23
Above: These Cashmere Ballet Slippers fairly beg to be worn all winter long. They’re available in black and russet brown; $145 from White + Warren. (Another option? The Petite Plume Cashmere Slippers; $88 from Maisonette.)
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Above: When in doubt, reach for a wool blanket. Ever since Fan’s surprise-hit post on this wool dish-drying mat, we’ve been admirers of Sonoma Wool Company, so we were delighted to see that they now offer blankets. The Classic Woven Wool Blanket is made in New England mills from merino wool (“the same wool that is used by our USA Olympic Team for their team sweaters”, according to the company). The blankets are available in Classic White, Pearl, and Grey; $124.95 for the baby size and $224.95 for a throw, while supplies last.

More picks for weathering the winter:

N.B.: Featured image via Harriett Grist. This story first appeared on January 5, 2024 and has been updated with new picks.

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