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  • Cotswolds 11 min read

    The article references imagining being 'wrapped up in this cardigan, sitting by a fireplace in the Cotswolds' - readers may enjoy learning about this iconic English region known for its picturesque villages, honey-colored limestone architecture, and cozy aesthetic that has made it synonymous with comfort and charm

  • Gossypium barbadense 14 min read

    The article mentions 'LAKE's classic Pima pajamas' as a cozy gift recommendation - Pima cotton has a fascinating history involving its development by the Pima people of Arizona and its unique extra-long staple fibers that make it exceptionally soft

  • Santoku 12 min read

    The article specifically recommends a 'Victorinox santoku knife' as a gift for men who cook - the santoku knife has interesting origins in post-WWII Japan as a hybrid between traditional Japanese and Western knife designs

Today we’re tackling one of the trickiest groups on everybody’s list: men. Dads, spouses, boyfriends, sons, FILs… they can be hard to shop for! So we’ve rounded up gifts that have been home runs with the fellas in our lives. Before we get to that, we’ve gathered the coziest gifts we could find for the person in your life (maybe it’s you?!?) who lives for all things chic and cozy. We’re also sharing a handful of affordable gifts that would be perfect for your friends! Hope it helps when you’re needing hostess gifts, secret Santa goodies, etc., in the coming weeks.


If snuggling up at home in super-soft PJs or a cozy sweater with a mug of hot liquid in one hand and a book in the other sounds like an ideal night for you — or your mom, or your sister… — then this is the guide for you.

  1. There is nothing cozier than instant hot water coming from a chic electric kettle! MoMA Design Store is such an incredible place to hunt for truly unique, special gifts that will bring your recipient so much joy for many years to come — my sister gifted me this bowl last year and I feel cozy joy every time I use it.

  1. My husband calls my LAKE PJs my “uniform.” I live in them! I’ve always been a huge fan of LAKE’s classic Pima pajamas — the ruffle-top ones are perfect! — but when they launched their Dream Modal jams, I became a true LAKE evangelist. I can’t pick a favorite, they’re all amazing and you truly cannot go wrong with anything LAKE — it’s the ultimate comfort gift.

  1. A perfect coffee mug. Try finding some from a potter at your local farmer’s market! I also love these Matisse mugs and these funky guys from MoMA Design Store.

  2. Wearing a heated eye massager at the end of a long day, listening to a juicy audiobook through its built-in bluetooth speaker? Peak relaxation.

  3. In my mind, I’m wrapped up in this cardigan, sitting by a fireplace in the Cotswolds! My MIL gave me this sweater in green a few years ago and I truly get compliments on it everywhere I go.

  1. Personalized stationery is such a thoughtful gift. Minted has great options, or for luxury stationery, Alissa Bell stationery is very special. For the friend who loves

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