Happy November first! I’m not quite sure how we’ve already made it to November, but somehow it’s here & that means Christmas is right around the corner. Each year as we enter into the holiday season, I find myself feeling unintentionally hurried and overwhelmed by gifting. That typically ends in a mad dash towards mid-December and an anxious scramble to purchase gifts in a rush. In turn, the intentionality becomes (sadly) stripped away and replaced with what can be ordered quickly & delivered on time, and we end up wayyy over budget.

This year, I decided to breathe more intentionality into the holiday season by shopping early, planning ahead, and budgeting well. We’re focused on quality, specific gifts that shower the people we love with intention without inducing anxiousness all season long.

Enter: 12 days of intentional gift guides! I’ve listed twelve different demographics/personalities and developed gift guides geared towards them for you to shop, to inspire you in your shopping, or to inspire your own Christmas lists. Each guide will be filled with gifts of many price ranges so that you can shop in whatever price range you’re most comfortable with. I’ll also share sale information & discount codes (as best as I can) so that you can shop well during the sales & save some money along the way. Here’s a peek into the 12 days:

The thread that ties each list together is quality, slow, intentional gifting. Gifts that foster slowness, care or nourishment, and small businesses- oftentimes the gifts your people would love but maybe wouldn’t get themselves.

Today is November 1, and we’re starting off with a personal favorite- cozy gifts for the homebody. This is your one-stop-shop for all things warm & inviting. Gifts in this guide would also pair wonderfully with some of the self-care favorites I’ll share on Friday 🙂

Without any further intro, here’s the guide!

shop anything available on amazon here! (& some bonus finds, too)

01/ to wear & lounge

slippers: I didn’t realize how much I’d use a good pair of slippers until I had them, and life has been incredibly cozy since. Parachute’s Shearling Wool Clogs are my favs (keep an eye out for their Black Friday sale, they’ll be 20% off!)

beanies: nothing cozier, even for the homebodies staying indoors! this Boucle Beanie from Target has been a recent fav — I took it camping a few weeks ago and have been so impressed by the quality for only $15. For an upgrade to Cashmere, Quince has Mongolian Cashmere beanies for under $30 in tons of gorgeous colors!

linen pants & button-down loungewear set: elevate the loungewear game with a matching linen set! Parachute’s Linen Pant & Linen Button Down are so cozy & get softer with every wash. They’re already nearly 60% off, but will be an additional 20% off during their Black Friday sale. (word to the wise, this clearance section sells out FAST)

robe: this one makes the list every time in my opinion – I have the Cloud Cotton Robe from Parachute myself and have gifted it time & time again to family and friends. again, wait for the sale, but be sure to grab it early because they always sell out! ps: this is a great gift for moms, mother-in-laws, grandmas, etc!

02 / beautiful coffee table books

high quality, beautiful books are so fun to have sitting on the table or shelf to flip through and get inspired. a few favorites —

HABITAT by Lauren Liess – a practical field-guide style book chalked full of resources for designing your own space

Alabaster Co. Books of the Bible – these are real books of the bible, printed on beautiful pages alongside stunning imagery. They’re beautiful for reading & for decor! alb-haydenloalbo saves you 15% on their entire site.

Sacred Spaces by Carley Summers: an absolutely moving book of interviews & images inside the homes of everyday people all over the world. Carley’s story is incredible and the emotion she captures in this book is powerful. For more of her story of redemption & freedom, she was also a guest on the Love in a Cottage podcast and shares her testimony there!

03 / kindle

if your cozy pal loves to read, a Kindle is a great option to cut down on the cost of physical books

04 / coffee/teas & accessories

coffee: going into a local coffee shop, especially one that roasts their own beans, will always be my first choice. but, if you need a good place to find clean, organic coffee, Purity Coffee is a great place to start! You can use this link to get $20 off your first purchase.

single cup ceramic pourover / ember bluetooth coffee mug (keeps your coffee warm!)

of course, you can find teas almost anywhere, including local shops in your area. however, if you’re looking for good organic teas & accessories, I love Mountain Rose Herbs.

teabag sorting box / glass & bamboo kettle

05 / candles

dreamy, naturally scented candles make a great hostess gift, stocking stuffer or addition to another gift. here’s some beautiful options:

+ Acient Agrigento Olive Tree Candle from Flamingo Estate “The Olive Tree Candle from Flamingo Estate has a delightfully fresh and earthy fragrance that evokes a calming feeling, making it an elevated addition to your home decor” Ethically grown soy wax in the USA. Hand Poured in Los Angeles, CA.

+ Cuir Tose Candle by Oak Essentials: “Balancing masculine and feminine, bold and understated, familiar and unexpected, Cuir Rose plays with the beauty of natural nuance—like sea-dampened blooms on the California coastline or the storied past of a vintage leather jacket” cruelty-free, non-GMO and organic whenever possible, and always formulated without silicones, colorants, sulfates, phthalates, parabens, PEGs, petrolatum, mineral oil, and nanoparticles

+ Candle Sets: these gift sets from Charleston Candle Co. allows you to pick 4 of their scents, packaged in beautiful gold embossed tins & all made of natural soy wax. Personally, I’m partial to the Charleston-inspired scents, but they also offer Seasonal Scent options. Charleston Inspired / Seasonal Scents

or, for another take on candles, opt for tapers & a pretty holder!

Tapers:

Pack of 2 Rope Taper Candles in Caramel Hue – 18″: Hand molded, cotton wicks, ethically made in Vietnam.

Hand-dipped beeswax tapers, set of 2: Safe, sustainable, and free from toxic compounds, these all-natural beeswax candles are hand-dipped for a longer burn time. All made start to finish in a fair trade environment.

Taper Candle Holders:

+ go thrifiting! there are always beautiful, unique taper candle holders to be found at thrift stores. I’ve found brass, sterling silver, hand-blown glass, wooden, and genuine alabaster candlestick holders all at the thrift stores.

taper candle holders under $50:

Aglary Mini Amber Glass Taper Candle Holders / $9 for set of 2 or $12 for set of 4

Coletta Concrete Candle Holders on Etsy / $20 for one or $38 for a set of 2

Natural Travertine (black or white) / $43 for set of 2

taper candle holders over $50:

Nordic Marble Taper Candle Holder in Wave Shape / $68

Brass and Iron Wall Hanging Taper Candle Holders /$60

Candle Accessories:

electric lighter / wick trimmer / candle snuffer

06/ Linens

+ Parachute’s Linen Box Quilt or Cloud Cotton Quilt are some of my favorite bedding-related options to gift. These take the typical throw blanket gift up a notch and make for a beautiful splurge-gift for yourself or others.

+ Table linens can be such a cozy gift for someone who loves to entertain others in their space. There’s just something about linen napkins & tablecloths that elevate a dinner party.

Scallop Trim Napkins in White Butterscotch / Striped Linen-blend Tablecloth / Brown Cotton Table Cloth / Gauze Napkins Set of 4

07 / Other Cozy Ideas!

The Glaze Body Oil: this body oil smells soooo dang good! It makes the perfect cozy addition to a wind-down routine. & starting tomorrow through November 5, you can get 30% off with code HAYDENLOALBO.BF

prayer journal: a gorgeous coffee table book combined with questions for guided prayer through five virtues — love, gratitude, righteousness, creativity, and resilience. alb-haydenloalbo saves you 15%

hatch rest alarm clock/sound machine: good rest is an unmatched gift, and this alarm clock is on my personal wishlist! slow wakeups & and wind-downs are made easier with this sunrise alarm and sound machine rolled into one.

& that’s all for the cozy gift guide today! I’ll see you right back here tomorrow for a guide for the nature & garden lovers 🙂

xx,

Hayds