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10 ways to get cosy on a cold winter’s day

Madeleine Bello · on 13.01.2016
Translated by Jessica Johnson-Ferguson

These grey winter days can be so miserable but are also a great time to get comfortable at home and enjoy some downtime.

Laugh in the frosty face of winter by turning your home into a snug sanctuary.

1. Start the day bright eyed and bushy tailed

Say goodbye to the morning grumps with a so-called “morning light simulator”. It gradually lights up your bedroom around 20–40 minutes before the alarm rings, simulating a natural sunrise – from the soft reds of dawn to the warm oranges and bright yellows of a new day. Rise and shine!

CHF 118.–

Philips Wake-up Light HF3520

The Wake-up Light simulates a natural sunrise, stimulating your body to wake up naturally.

Alarm clocks

2. Get into the early morning groove

Stimulate your circulation first thing with alternating hot and cold showers. This will melt even the most hardened winter haters and strengthen the immune system. Try out a jungle shower or a light shower with seven different colours to suit your mood.

CHF 46.50

DIAQUA LED Polaris

Shower heads

3. Boost your mood

Add cosy touches to your home with warm colours and decorative, fragrant candles. Experiment with bright summer colours like reds, oranges and yellows and dream yourself away to summer.

Yankee Candle Coconut & Pineapple No 6 (Coconut & Pineapple, 198g)

Scented candles

4. Top up on daylight

Wrap up warm and take a winter walk. If you’re seriously low on daylight, try using a sun-simulating light therapy lamp.

CHF 104.–

Beurer Tl 80

Light therapy lamps

5. Battle boredom in the afternoon

Treat yourself to tea breaks during this cold season or catch up with friends. How about a games afternoon to bring it all together?

CHF 45.–

Winning Moves Monopoly Games of Thrones Collectors Edition (DE)

Age 18+

Board games

CHF 66.20

Bodum Chambord Tea Set (1.30l)

This set contains everything you need for an enjoyable tea hour. Now all you have to do is choose a tea: black, green, white or herbal tea?

Teapots

Menu Nordic Wool Set (0.21l, 2x)

Cups

6. Wellness at home

Taking it easy and looking after yourself is particularly important during these cold months. Relax in a hot bath or whirlpool or in front of an infrared lamp. Fluffy towels and pretty bath accessories will beautify your bathing rituals.

CHF 493.–

Intex PureSpa Bubble Massage (4x)

An oasis of wellness in the comfort of your own home.

Hot tubs

Philips HP3616/01

Relieves muscle pain - Deep penetrating infrared heat

Infrared lamps

Möve Set Superwuschel 4x (80 x 150 (bath towel))

Terry towelling

CHF 99.–

Aquanova Viggo (S)

Bathrobes

7. Spend a quiet night in

Enjoy an evening accompanied by a delicious dinner. A pot of fondue is guaranteed to warm and fill you up. How about a nice glass or white wine to go with it?

CHF 99.–

Kuhn Rikon Suisse Box (Cheese fondue)

What could be better than a hot, steaming fondue?

Fondue sets

CHF 3.90

Leonardo Puccini (10cl, White wines)

This high quality Teqton wine glass from Leonardo impresses with its shock resistance, is crystal clear and dishwasher-safe.

Wine glasses

8. Romantic moments outdoors

Fireplaces and radiant heaters create a unique ambiance outdoors. While wood fires set the mood, radiant heaters provide the warmth. So snuggle up under a blanket and gaze at the stars.