When the weather is frightful, you don’t need to be: everything you need to stay cozy during cold months

The Guardian Environment Wednesday 28 October 2026, 14:15 UTC By Filter contributors 1 min read

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Here are some of our writers’ best ways to stay toasty and occupied, even during cold weather, from teas to pajamasSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsWhen the weather starts to take a turn for the brisk, the impulse to stay inside and hibernate is nothing new – but there are ways to optimize your time spent inside for maximum coziness and pleasure. From a limited-edition candle to a plush, furry comforter that does double duty, here are some...

Here are some of our writers’ best ways to stay toasty and occupied, even during cold weather, from teas to pajamas

When the weather starts to take a turn for the brisk, the impulse to stay inside and hibernate is nothing new – but there are ways to optimize your time spent inside for maximum coziness and pleasure.

From a limited-edition candle to a plush, furry comforter that does double duty, here are some of the ways our writers stay toasty even when the weather outside turns frightful.

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