The Cozy Abode: Top-9 Must Have Items Your House Needs for the Winter

Heading into the coldness of winter, we will all spend more time at home this season. It is more important than ever to have a cozy, comfortable atmosphere at home. The FOCUS on NoVA Team scoured Northern Virginia and picked our top-9 must-have items from our local, small-businesses (mostly).

Mclean Candle Company’s Warm & Cozy Vanilla Hand Poured Candle ($15.00) Sooth your senses with these luxurious hand poured candles from Mclean Candle Company.
AlexsAttic’s Urban Jungle Throw Blanket Black Animal Print Contemporary Design ($230.00) Make a powerful statement with AlexsAttic from Etsy. Choose from classic English Garden patterns to Urban contemporary pattern. These throws are substantial, double stitched, bullion fringe ends.
Catoctin Creek Barrel Select “Life’s a Peach” Rye Whiskey ($45.09). Tracey’s husband brought home this treat recently. A nip of this will warm your insides.
Mara Mode Studio’s Dot & Lil Lavender & Hibiscus Hand + Body Crème ($32.00). The chilled air outside will certainly dry out your skin. This set is fantastic for rehydrating and making your hands silky once again.
Red Barn Mercantile’s Golden Retriever on Brown, Hand Hooked, Velveteen Backed Pillow ($85.00). Cuddle up with a pillow. Choose from nautical, to pets, to golf and hockey, Red Barn Mercantile has plenty of pillows to choose from to suit your style (and price).
Plow and Hearth’s Allegheny Raised Wood Storage Box with Fireplace Tools ($199.95). Keep the fire going all night long with this rustic, functional set. Hand-forged tools and useful storage box is perfect for kindling, starters and matches.
The Nest Egg’s Lullaby Glider ($795.00). The Nest Egg’s Lullaby Glider is not just for the nursery. This chair features transitional-style track arms and skirted base with a removable hanging pocket which gives you the perfect storage for a great book.
. Tulusa’s Table Top Feather Collection ($140). Warm up your table with Tulusa’s Feather Collection featuring a set of 4 napkins, table runner and a tea towel in mango, peacock blue, ruby, and sage.
FlokatiShag’s “Best-Amazing 6000 gram Organic Natural White Flokati” ($179.00). Quoted as “Like walking on a cloud!” this hand made ultra-plush flokati rug is perfect for finishing off your cozy abode.