6 Cosy Winter Essentials!

Few experiences are more satisfying than watching winter arrive to the outside world from the cozy comfort of your home! This blog lists a few must-have essentials that will help you enjoy this season to the fullest. Handpicked from our latest arrivals, these essentials will keep you and your family warm and joyful through the winter months.

1. Chic duvet sets to cuddle in
Whether it's hitting the snooze button for an extra five minutes in the morning or snuggling in for a lazy afternoon nap, our beds are the warm havens we don’t want to leave in the winter. Having beautiful duvet covers and luxurious comforters just makes that cozy feeling even stronger. After all, if bears can hibernate, so can we!

2. Glowing tealight holders to add warmth
When the days grow short and evenings grow darker, a quick way to alleviate the somber mood is to light candles in delightful holders and hurricanes. Apart from adding warmth to wintry evenings, they’re a quick way to elevate your decor for cozy get-togethers and gatherings. Plus, they make for lovely gifts to loved ones!

3. Sleek carafes for all the mulled wine
Is it even January if you’re not sampling mulled wine recipes? Share your favourite creations in style with chic wine carafes that not only help keep the concoction warm but also help preserve the wine tannins for a better tasting experience. Make sure to pick a carafe with a stand or place a trivet underneath to keep your tables safe from heat-marks!

4. Baking dishes for those comfort meals
From guilty pleasure mac and cheese, to warming soups and stews, a favourite aspect of winter is all the delicious meals that chase away the chill. Having the right baking dishes makes these family meals all the more easier as you can go from oven to table, keeping the food hot and your table stylish at the same time!

5. Seasonal mugs to celebrate the holidays
Hear us out, when you’re changing up your wardrobes and recipes for the winter season it is only right to change your tableware too! Something as innocuous as having special winter themed mugs can add that magical vibe to these special moments spent with family and friends. And who doesn’t love an excuse to collect more coffee mugs?

6. Soft bathmats to keep your toes cozy
Imagine having a perfect warm bath to feel relaxed and ready for the day, only to have that happy mood ruined by the touch of a cold and wet floor under your feet. Save your mornings from the winter blues with thick fluffy bathmats that keep your cozy vibes intact and give your bathroom a luxurious touch at the same time. P.S they’re also great beside the bed for when you wake up!

Armed with these cozy essentials, we’re sure you’ll be appreciating the joys of wintertime in no time! After all, it is the season of vacations, hot toddies, and the sign of new beginnings to come. We hope you’re having fun experiencing the delightful chill in the new year, be sure to tag us on Instagram @modernquests if we helped you fall in love with winter this year!

- Written by Geetika Agarwal