As the winter chill sets in, creating a warm and cozy haven becomes essential for embracing the season with comfort and joy. In this curated list of five winter essentials, we explore the transformative power of SweetGrass Trading Company products to make your home inviting and warm. Whether you seek the flickering ambiance of a fragrant candle, the enveloping embrace of a plush blanket, or the soothing infusion of herbal tea, these products promise to be your winter companions.
Create a magical ambiance with candles
A single flickering candle can transform the atmosphere of any space, instantly infusing it with warmth and charm. Whether clustered on a coffee table, lining a mantle, or strategically placed in corners, candles have the magical power to turn a house into a home, making every winter evening feel like a delightful retreat. Choose from five delightful scents: Patchouli, SweetGrass, Sage, Lavender & Lemongrass, and Cedarwood Juniper Berry.
Warm up with a hot Epsom salt bath
There’s truly nothing more relaxing than a hot bath on a cold, snowy winter evening. Our Sakari Botanicals bath salts can elevate your experience with essential oils and Epsom salts. The Wood’s Rose Bath Salt is made from Wood’s Rose Oil that can hydrate dry winter skin. The Cedar-Lavender Bath Salt contains Cedar Oil and Lavender and promotes sleep while reducing stress.
Wrap yourself in a fuzzy blanket
Our Southwestern Serapes are perfect to snuggle up in while enjoying your favorite movie or book. Blankets offer a plush haven of warmth that cocoon you in comfort during the winter months. The fuzzy texture and weight provides a sense of security and coziness, inviting you to snuggle up and unwind, making it an essential companion for chilly evenings and lazy weekends.
Sip on herbal tea
Drinking Tribal Tea Co. loose-leaf herbal tea in the winter provides a comforting and warming respite from the cold weather, creating a cozy and soothing experience. Many herbal teas boast immune-boosting properties, helping to stave off common winter ailments and keep the body resilient. Additionally, the diverse flavors and blends of herbal teas cater to varied taste preferences, making it a tasty and health-conscious choice during the colder months.
Read a good book
Curling up with a good book is a perfect way to create a cozy sanctuary from the chilly weather. The soft glow of a reading lamp, a warm blanket, and the immersive world of a captivating story provide a comforting escape from the winter blues. If you haven’t already, make sure you read “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. In reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, this book circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world.