11 winter essentials that make the perfect gifts for you and your home

As the days get darker, shorter and colder, there is nothing better than cozying up on the couch with your favorite book and cup of tea or hot chocolate. For many across the world, winter is the time to transform your house into the cozy oasis it was always meant to be with string lights, faux fur, candles, the whole shebang.

With the holiday season finally here, what better way to combine the two than to gift items that your friends or families will actually want to use this winter. Although Thanksgiving or Christmas will be different this year with virtual gatherings and socially distant hangs, there is still plenty of opportunity to give gifts to those you love (especially if they are great additions to their homes.)

Here are 11 winter essentials that make the perfect home gifts. Some might even be so good you may want to keep them for yourself.

Of all home gifts to give this holiday season, this gorgeous faux fur throw should be on your list. Made of 100 percent polyester and wrapped in a cute gift box, this large throw is perfect for those who adore all things warm and fuzzy. It also comes in six colors so you can pick which one fits your space best. And did I mention it is also reversible for when you want a little bit less of a plush? That’s what I call a win-win.

There are so many tech gadgets these days, it is hard to figure out which ones are actually worth the purchase. That being said, the Ember Mug is a no-brainer. With it’s built-in battery, this mug keeps your drink hot for up to 1.5 hours. And not just any temperature, you can program it from your phone to your perfect temp — neither too cold nor too hot. With a variety of colors and sizes, this is the perfect gift to those who love to start their day with coffee.

At the top of all gift lists should be a robe you never want to take off, especially given how little we are actually leaving the house this season. Inspired by the luxury of their Super-Plush Towels, Brooklinen’s Super-Plush Robe is made of combed, long-staple Turkish cotton and has a substantial 380 GSM weight. With four colors to choose from, this robe features a piped collar, cuffed edges, deep pockets and a sturdy waist tie. It is true hotel luxury in the comfort of your home.

While not the sexiest gift you can give for the home, this top-fill humidifier may be the most essential. With winter drying your skin, hair and lips out, this humidifier helps to maintain a room's moisture level with five mist settings and a dual-direction nozzle to control the flow of air. It is also made with an antimicrobial inhibitor to help prevent bacteria from growing inside the tank, which is an added bonus.

If you are a fan of slow cookers, allow me to introduce to you the Instant Pot Max. With nine built-in systems all-in-one, this kitchen tool has everything you could possible need to cook a meal with little to no extra effort. It’s a pressure cooker, pressure canner, slow cooker, sauté pan, sous vide, rice cooker, stock pot, steamer, yogurt maker and warmer, all in one. Yes, seriously. The Instant Pot Max truly raises the bar for electric pressure cookers everywhere. So sit back, relax and enjoy your winter day without even thinking about what you are making for dinner.

For both indoor and outdoor use, this set of four fairy microlight strands can transform any space into a dreamy winter wonderland without breaking the bank. With more lights, timer options and longer cords, these fairy lights come with everything you need to create the space of your dreams.

There is nothing more essential for your home in winter than a warm scented candle. Made of 100 percent natural, non-GMO soy wax, this gorgeous candle smells like winter dreams: fig, saffron, black currant, tobacco and tonka bean. Still not convinced? It also has no preservatives, additives, dyes, phthalates, lead or petroleum and is handmade in Los Angeles.

Even in the smallest of apartments you can enjoy year-round coziness with this Duraflame infrared quartz mantel heater. With just the touch of a button, you can mimic a real fire, with or without heat, thanks to the realistic 3D flame effect, complete with the sounds of crackling wood. Gone are the days of typing “fireplace” into YouTube when you can’t get the real thing.

At the end of a cold winter day, there is nothing better than a hot bath and a glass of wine to take the edge off. While we can’t draw your bath for you, this set featuring a bergamot essential oil bath soak and a hydrating body gloss made of squalane (derived from olives), rosehip and avocado oil, is the next best thing. It truly is the perfect gift for those that love winter but hate the dry skin it comes with.

If you are looking for the perfect winter gift for a wine lover in your life, look no further than a bottle of Meiomi. Unifying three of California’s most notable coastal areas, Meiomi’s wine includes grapes from Monterey, Sonoma and Santa Barbara to create a truly multifaceted red wine. Perfect for cold nights inside, this Cabernet has aromas of juicy blackberry, boysenberry and bramble, along with notes of toasty vanilla and graham cracker.

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