Our 5 favorite cabin must haves for winter

When the weather starts to turn, we love to cozy up with our favorite cabin goodies. Here are 5 must haves we can’t live without.

Spring is officially here in California but winter just won’t quit! Our historic snowfall and below record temperatures is keeping us on the slopes longer and snuggled in at night even tighter. Check out what we’re staying warm and cozy with during this long Sierra winter!

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Blankets, blankets and more blankets!

Honestly you can’t have enough. Mix and match colors and textures throughout your home to create visual warmth and interest. A chunky throw is always a winner draped over your living room sofa or side chair. Keep a few extra blankets in a basket or slung over a ladder. We are big fans of Pendelton blankets. They are so warm and we love that most products are made in the USA.

In the bedroom, I layer up the bed with my beloved Pendleton wool blankets. I’m never cold when I’m tucked in to my gorgeous favorites. Maybe you just want something that can be towed to the beach or used in the car, check out some of these blankets which offer much the same aesthetic but a fraction of the cost. Other brands are doing some amazing with using alpaca and other sustainable sources such as bamboo.

Cozy house slippers

When the temperature dips, there’s nothing worse than cold feet. I save my socks and choose to wear my favorite slippers. We have a small selection of slippers for each of our family members but my favorites are always lined with shearling and have a hard sole. Just in case I need to step out on the deck for more firewood. Bonus item – shearling shoe inserts could be a game changer if you have a favorite pair of slippers that just need an upgrade!

Candles

I love the warm glow of candles in the late afternoon and evening. Especially in the forest where the shadows tend to start mellowing the sunlight far before sunset. I like to have one on my mantle or somewhere in the living room and one on the dining table. I also like to keep a small, lightly scented candle lit in the bathroom. My favorite is Voluspa “Baltic Amber”. In the bedroom, I typically use a no flame candle, just in case I dose off. A good no flame candle will cast a similarly comforting warm light without the danger of a fire should you forget about it. If you have young children, you may consider those throughout your home. As far as cabin must haves, these are high on the list. We like Luminara the best, they are high quality and look so real.

Luxurious towels

We always keep our towel game high but it’s in the winter when it really counts for everything. There is nothing like getting out of a hot shower and wrapping yourself in a plush oversized towel. I like to go with a large spa towel, typically around 40″x60″ in size. Pair this with a towel warmer and you are in cabin heaven!

Insulated mugs

Mornings can be chilly. One thing I learned my first winter in the mountains is that you don’t use a standard ceramic mug for your coffee or tea in the morning. That is unless you like a lukewarm beverage in a few minutes. To keep your morning brew hot, use an insulated mug! Do yourself a favor and heat it up with some hot water before you pour in your favorite hot drink. You’ll be sipping on piping hot coffee all morning. Use them for oatmeal too! Everyone loves their Yeti but we are perfectly fine with our good ol’ Stanley thermos or Camelback mugs!