With temperatures dipping, the need to be as warm and comfortable as possible is strong, whether you spend most of your time indoors or venturing out into the fall (or winter!) chill. These stores have everything you need to create a cozy cocoon of warmth, whether it’s through outfitting your living space with enough blankets and throw pillows to build a fort or adding to your knitted scarf and toque collection.
Wrap yourself up in a dreamy cashmere sweater or scarf from Kit and Ace. The company sources their cashmere from Mongolian goats (fun fact: it takes at least two goats to provide enough hair for one Kit and Ace sweater). Their cardigans, pull over sweaters, sweatshirts and wraps are ideal for cozying up on a chilly day. They also carry beautiful, long blankets, shawls and scarves, for when you really want to surround yourself in luxurious fabric while looking chic. You can also pick up a cute toque here to keep your noggin’ warm.
This fun apparel store is a great place to pick up everything you need for warm, comfy winter gear, including sweaters, wraps, plush robes, plaid pajamas and Blush Lingerie plush booties (the ideal mix of slipper and boot!). Their comfortable Chloe Angus button wraps come in wool or bamboo, and regular or long sizes, and are ideal for wrapping around yourself while you cozy up in front of the fireplace.
When the weather is frightening, and going outside isn’t in the cards, the right pajamas are the key to any classic Netflix and chill day on the couch. Cloud Nine Pajamas sells everything from adult onesies and flannel pants and tops to Ugg slippers and bathrobes. You can even find sweaters cardigans and socks here! Their sleepwear comes in tons of different materials, including Egyptian cotton, bamboo, Portuguese flannel and Pima cotton.
Whether it’s a Brixton Vanguard poncho, a Free People Window Pane jacket, some warm but cute gloves, or an incredible variety of socks, you will find it all, and more, at Red Ribbon. Located underground in the High Street shopping area, this cute store is always jam-packed with fashion-friendly items that can double as a warm hug on a dreary day, such as chunky infinity scarves and toques or beautiful blanket scarves in tartan and plaid.
Looking for a warm but fashionable toque or scarf to brave the cold weather in (or even to wear around the house?) This fashionable store offers winter wear that is pretty and functional. They also sell oversized cardigans, hoodies and jackets that walk the line between high fashion and just high comfort. The store also stocks outerwear, including jackets and coats, if you are brave enough to venture outside. Most of their stuff comes in neutral colours, such as grey, white and black, but a few of their scarves offer a pop of colour.
This cute home shop, located in Crestwood, carries luxurious bedding, including comforters, duvets, sheets and pillows. They stock high-end brands, such as St. Geneve, Revelle Home Fashions, Cuddle Down, Kas and Essenza. The duvets from Cuddle Down, created from Canadian-made down and alternatives, are particularly soft and cuddly. You will also find elegant area rugs and fashionable throw pillows here – everything you need to make your bedroom a comfortable, warm oasis.
This store carries a variety of beautiful, elegant rugs to add warmth and colour to your home. If you dread stepping on an icy cold floor in the morning (and, really, who doesn’t?), their hide and sheep rugs are the ideal solution. They also carry patterned linen rugs and some patterned throw pillows, perfect for creating a cozy fort in your living room.
In addition to furniture and lighting, this locally owned shop carries bedding packages from brands such as Fontaine, Morgan Hill, Miramar, Solano, Palisaded, San Marcos and Tremont. You’ll also find collections of colourful accent pillows and gorgeous, textured area rugs to add comfort and plushness to your bedroom or living room.
One of the cutest stores in the city, for both clothing and home décor items, Anthropologie sells everything from duvets, quilts and throw pillows to sweat pants, fleece-lined leggings and robes (the Auberge robe, in particular, is delightfully cozy). If you like to lounge in style, try one of their kimonos, ponchos or wraps. Plus, they carry scarves in every colour imaginable, not to mention knitted beanies, infinity scarves and faux fur cowls to keep your neck and head super warm.
You may think Pottery Barn is all about the furniture (and, it’s true that they do have a lot of that on the go) but they also stock plenty of cozy items to accessorize your living room and bedroom. They have a huge collection of various throws, ranging from cable knit to faux fur, in a rainbow of colours. The Mohair plaid throw and Garret printed cozy throw are particularly perfect for wrapping yourself up in a cocoon of comfort. If you want to personalize your blanket, you can also pick up a monogrammable oversize throw.