The days may slowly be getting longer again, but they are also getting colder and snowier in many parts of the country. Although I've lived in cold climates for my whole life, this stark transition always seems to throw me off-balance. Each year, I make an effort to stick with the habits that help me make the most of winter weather: finding delicious new recipes to bake, adding a few new books to my reading list and dreaming up ways to makeover my home.
Yes, despite my best efforts to spend as much time outside as possible, I'm still inside for more hours of the day this time of year. That quickly inspires me to to look around and brainstorm home upgrades. In past years when we had fewer kids and less pandemic-era burnout, I've gone all out on renovating bathrooms or lobbying for us to redo floors. But, honestly, I don't know that I have the energy this year.
So, what's a girl to do when she wants a fresh space with minimal effort? Taking a cue from the Danish concept of hygge, I looked for a few simple product swaps that could make my home feel cozier. And, when it comes to snuggly soft blankets, pillows, loungewear and more, no company does it better than Sunday Citizen. Founded by a textile executive famed for creating the "Heavenly Bed," Sunday Citizen doubles down on comfort with unique fabric blends that are both soft and durable.
I first got my hands on a robe from Sunday Citizen a few months ago and immediately fell in love with the plush knit. Putting it on first thing in the morning is the little bit of added inspiration I need to emerge from my warm bed. Still, since I'm not sure I can get away with wearing the robe all day, I started looking for ways to incorporate that luxurious coziness throughout the rest of my home.
With three collections featuring fabrics like snug, double snug and premium bamboo, Sunday Citizen can help you make your living room, bedroom and even bathroom a little extra warm and inviting. Better yet, the covers and blankets are all machine washable, which is a major perk in my book.
Cozy home upgrades I'm adding to my cart this winter
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$95
This throw blanket is available in different sizes and colors. Although what you’ll really care about is how amazingly soft it is! Whether it’s movie night or a lap comfort for your zoom calls, this throw blanket is like a nice, warm hug on call.
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$325
Why just have a bed when you can have a fluffy paradise instead? With a super-soft, woodsy pattern on top and hypoallergenic, antibacterial bamboo sheet on the skin-side, this baby will cuddle you to sleep as no duvet has done before. And don’t fret if you drool; it’ll stay radically soft after you machine wash.
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$85
Made with memory foam and featuring a removable cover for any snack-time spills, this lumbar pillow is the gift your back (or head) has been deserving for years and years. Available in three colors, it can complement your living room or bedroom decor.
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$265
Made with naturally thermoregulating and antimicrobial bamboo on one side and impossibly soft snug microfiber on the other, this duvet cover is pretty, ultra soft, comfortable and practical. Just slip in over the top of your favorite comforter for a luxe bedroom makeover.
Sunday Citizen
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$65
This pillow may *look* good enough to be fine home decor, but it feels soft enough to whisk you away to a night full of sweet dreams. Made with memory foam on the inside and 100% microfiber on the outside, this is a worthy upgrade.
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$259
Sunday Citizen said, “We see your weighted blanket and raise you relaxing energy vibes.” While they typically get their density from glass pearls, this weighted blanket is also filled with thousands of pieces of Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz and Amethyst that harness natural healing energy and make you feel amazing. Here’s to waking up feeling like a million bucks, mama.
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$153
Wonder what it’s like to sleep among clouds? Here’s the chance to see. With one fluffy later of Sunday Citizen’s 100% microfiber blend, this blanket will make you want to hit the snooze button just one more time. (Or maybe will inspire you to start your bedtime routine a bit earlier!)
Sunday Citizen
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$65
Sunday Citizen started with a plush memory foam pillow and wrapped it—with a zipper so you can wash it—in the softest fabric on the market. Go ahead, hug it whenever you need.
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$145
I don’t know about you, but I’m a blanket person. Honestly, it could be 90 degrees outside, and I’m still going to cuddle up under a blanket while watching Netflix at night—so you know that’s extra true during the winter. That’s why this beautiful and comfortable blanket is at the top of my personal shopping list right now.
Sunday Citizen
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$75
What comes first: a cozy home or a sense of contentment? With this crystal meditation pillow, you really don’t have to decide since the two will go hand in hand. Covered in 100% microfiber and filled with crystals and buckwheat, this pillow might be all the inspiration you need to start (or stick with) a meditation practice.
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$95
Aww, the poor bathroom can be so easily overlooked while trying to make a cozier home. When, really, what’s more delightfully unexpected than an ultra plush towel? This set includes two bath towels, two hand towels and two wash cloths—all made from 100% combed, long-staple low twist cotton.
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$95
If you like the cushion of your pillow, but want to makeover the look and feel, this pillow sham set is the perfect way to dip your toes into the waters of a bedroom makeover. Available in a variety of colors and sizes, you can find the perfect fit for your space.
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