12 Days of Christmas: Day 1 – Gifts for the Homebody (Cosy, Calm, Slow-Living Favourites)

When you think about the people you love most, there’s usually at least one homebody-at-heart on your list.

They’re the one who lights a candle before the movie starts. Who knows exactly which blanket belongs on which sofa. Who always has a half-read book and their “this is my mug” mug within reach. For them, home isn’t just where life happens. It’s where they soften, reset, and come back to themselves.

Day 1 of our 12 Days of Christmas is for those cosy, slow-living souls who want to feel held by their space. If you’re shopping for a quiet-luxury kind of comfort, start with our Gift Ideas for the Homebody collection.

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Why cosy gifts matter more than ever

Cosy gifts aren’t “extra”. They’re nervous-system care, wrapped up as something beautiful.

Texture tells the body it’s safe. Gentle light helps the mind unclench. Familiar scent cues signal the shift from “doing” into “being”. So when you choose something for a homebody, you’re not just buying an item for the house. You’re gifting a feeling they can return to, again and again.

Start with the soft layer: throws and blankets that feel like a hugFor a homebody, a truly good throw becomes part of the furniture — the one they reach for without thinking.

If their style is calm and tonal, choose a soft linen-cotton throw in creamy neutrals (the kind that looks effortless draped over an armchair, but still feels luxe against the skin). If they love extra snuggle factor, a classic knit throw in earthy tones is always a winner — warm, timeless, and easy to style.

For the person who loves layering (or making beds look irresistibly inviting), a reversible quilt in soft sage checks or subtle greige stripes is the quiet hero of cosy. You’ll find all of these in our throws and blankets collection

Add cloud comfort: cushions that turn the sofa into a sanctuary

Once the throw is sorted, cushions are where the gift starts to feel like an experience.

For the grown-up homebody who loves soft luxury, go for an oversized velvet cushion in a nude or champagne neutral — plush, gentle, and slightly light-catching without being flashy. If they prefer texture over sheen, choose corduroy, herringbone, or heavier woven cotton for that grounded, sink-in feeling.

Want something more playful (but still minimalist-friendly)? Sculptural cushions — like a soft shell shape — bring personality without cluttering a space. Browse these styles through our cushions collection.

Create the glow: scent rituals that shift the whole mood

Scent is one of the fastest ways to change the energy of a room. It marks the moment the day ends.

If they love warm, cocooning evenings, choose notes like amber woods and spiced citrus. If they’re more “fresh and uplifting,” go for bright kitchen scents — think lemongrass, lime, bergamot, mint.

Diffusers are ideal for set-and-forget ambience, while room sprays are perfect for quick resets (guests arriving, rainy-day funk, or a Monday mood). You’ll find all of these in our home fragrance collection — and if you want the gift to feel extra considered, add a small styling piece like a candle plate or a glass candle holder.

The mug they’ll reach for every day

A true homebody doesn’t just have a mug. They have the mug.

This is the gift that gets used relentlessly, which is why it’s such a good one. Look for shapes that feel good in the hand and glazes that make the everyday feel nicer — matte stoneware with a smooth interior, earthy tones, organic curves, or streamlined stackable porcelain for smaller kitchens.

For easy browsing, head to our mugs and drinkware collections and choose the one that feels most like them.

Slow-living support: journals that soften the end of the day

Cosy isn’t only what you touch. It’s also how you move through your evenings.

That’s why journals and guided planners make such meaningful homebody gifts. They support the rituals that happen at home: gratitude, reflection, planning, memory-keeping, and mental offloading before bed.

If they like things simple, a gratitude format is perfect. If they crave gentle structure, a wellbeing planner is a beautiful companion. If they love capturing seasons, a one-line-a-day style is quietly powerful. Explore options in our journals and planners collection.

How to build a Homebody gift bundle (easy layers)

If you want the gift to feel complete, build it in layers. Choose one from each (or keep it small and do two layers):

1) Soft anchor (comfort base)

• A neutral linen-cotton throw

• A classic knit blanket

• A reversible quilt for bed or sofa layering
  Shop via our throws and blankets collection

2) Comfort layer (cosy corner upgrade)

• An oversized velvet cushion in a soft neutral

• A textured weave (corduroy or herringbone) for depth

• One sculptural cushion for a styled, playful touch
  Shop via our cushions collection

3) Glow layer (atmosphere + scent)

• A warm candle (amber/woods/spiced citrus)

• A diffuser for low-maintenance calm

• A room spray for instant resets
  Finish with a candle holder or a candle plate from our home décor staples
  Shop via our home fragrance collection

4) Ritual layer (daily-use piece)

• A stoneware mug with a comforting shape

• A minimal, stackable mug for tidy cupboards
  Shop via our mugs and drinkware collections

5) Slow-living layer (grounding add-on)

• A gratitude journal

• A gentle wellbeing planner

• A one-line-a-day memory journal
  Shop via our journals and planners collection

Whether it’s a throw they’ll live under, a candle that changes the room in seconds, or a journal that turns evenings into a quieter ritual, the best homebody gifts don’t get used up after Christmas. They become part of the everyday — returned to on slow Sundays, on tired weeknights, and on the days when life feels like a lot.

If you’re shopping for someone who truly loves being home, explore our Gift Ideas for the Homebody collection and build them a bundle that says, without over-explaining it: I want your everyday to feel softer.

Our Top Picks Gift Guide:

Soft anchor (throws, blankets, quilts)

• Cream Linen Cotton Blend Hunter Throw Blanket 130x178cm

• Greige Pom-Pom Lounge Throw

• Ivory Diamante Lounge Throw

• Knitted Allira Blanket – Olive/Natural/Toffee

• Classic Knit Blanket – Khaki

• Fleck Blanket – Grey

• Koala Blanket

• Leopard Blanket

• Puffin Blanket

• Reversible Quilt – Sage Gingham

• Reversible Quilt – Greige Stripe

Comfort layer (cushions)

• Velvet Cushion in Champagne – 55×55cm

• Palma Cushion Cover

• Large Shell Cushion – Ivory

• Bengali Small Shell Cushion – Mist (Oeko-Tex® Cotton)

• Ivory Corduroy Cushion Cover

• Greige Tassel Cushion Cover

• Heavy Herringbone Cushion 60x60cm (various colours)

Glow layer (candles, diffusers, sprays)

• Naturals Neroli & Amber Wood Candle – Spiced Citrus Soy Wax

• Naturals Neroli & Amber Wood Diffuser – Spiced Citrus Refillable

• Naturals by The Aromatherapy Co. Santal & Vanilla Orchid Diffuser

• Therapy Kitchen Candle – Lemongrass, Lime & Bergamot 260g

• Therapy Garden Soy Candle – Wild Mint & Lime 260g

• Lemongrass Lime & Bergamot Room Spray – 100ml | Therapy Kitchen

• Ecoya Room Spray Collection

• Smith & Co. Tabac & Cedarwood Diffuser 200ml

• Smith & Co. Tonka & White Musk Room Spray 100ml

Candle and scent accessories (finishing touch)

• Therapy Black Candle & Diffuser Plate

• Zakkia Ribb Candle Holder Set – Clear Glass (Set of 2)

• Billy Ceramic Tea Light Holder – Minimalist Candle Dish in Beige or Black

Warm hands (mugs and cosy drinkware)

• Benni Mug – Matte Stoneware Coffee Cup, Hand-Finished

• Jon Boy Mug – Organic Stoneware in Olive Green or Cashmere

• Haan Mug – Organic Stoneware Coffee Cup in Natural Finish

• Hudson Mug – Stackable Porcelain in Cashmere (Small / Medium / Large)

• Fenton Stripe Mug – Hand-Painted Stoneware with Organic Stripes

• Enamel Mug 350ml – White

Slow evenings (journals, planners, reflection)

• You. Wellbeing Planner & Daily Journal by Olive + Page (Undated)

• Hold The Moments Journal by Olive + Page

• One Line a Day – 5-Year Memory Journal

• One Hundred Days of Gratitude