Now that the festive season is behind us and the decorations have been packed away, I always feel a quiet urge to reset. For me, January should be less about full-blown resolutions and more about rest and recalibration. After the rush of December, I want the new year to start gently with slower mornings, earlier nights, and small comforts that support everyday wellbeing
I find this is the perfect time to refresh your home for the new year by focusing on pieces that elevate daily rituals. Thoughtful homeware can instantly change how a space feels, whether that is through softer textures, warmer lighting, or objects that simply make you pause and enjoy the moment a little more.
I have just bought myself the Matilda Velvet Quilt from Rowen & Wren, which I have had my eyes on for some time. Now that the temperatures are dropping and my digits are freezing, it feels like the perfect time to indulge. Speaking of good sleep, I also just ordered myself the Lumie Sunrise Alarm that everyone is talking about. Here is my edit of the best bits to spoil yourself with this month.
Tea, tea, and more tea, that's how an icy cold January looks for many of us Brits. What better vessel to sip it from than this Anna + Nina mug? Happily, no wine absinence is required to sip your morning coffee from this lovely mug, luckily for those of us who don't subscribe to it.
For many of us, the fire continues to crackle away well into January, February, and March, and the smell of wood smoke is reminiscent of the whole of winter, not just the festive period. This candle by The White Company is the one to get your hands on if you want to make your home feel like a soothing, cosy and warming sanctuary whilst the gales blow outside.
If you weren't lucky enough to be gifted an oil diffuser this Christmas, then why not treat yourself to one? If you have trouble sleeping, relaxing, or generally want your home to feel more zen, then this is the little luxury for you. Try the Tuscan Grove Fragrance by The White Company if you're dreaming of sunnier climes.
A brand new diffuser can make a whole room feel entirely refreshed. This would be my pick, and I always think the scent of geranium brings a sense of promise and excitement for the warmer months to come. That said, Daylesford has several scents to choose from, each as delicious as the next.
Investing in beautiful silk bedding might feel a little too luxurious for January. But that's precisely why you should. January is not a month for restriction and discomfort – quite the opposite. These pure silk pillowcases are divine and promise a genuinely blissful night's sleep.
Say goodbye to the fad diet cookbooks and 'new year, new me' mentality. If 2026 is the year you are going to become more food-focused, then this is the cookbook for you. Written by the iconic British cook Diana Henry, this cookbook is choc-full of nutritious soul-soothing suppers to get you through the gloomy months ahead.
January is the perfect month to invest in a new cosy and warm throw. The skies are bleak and grey, and the temperatures are plummeting, so make your home a warm and cocooning shelter. Pottery Barn UK has a fantastic sale on at the moment, with a plethora of snuggly throws in the mix.
Refreshing your cookware and pans is such a lovely way to enter a new year. If, like me, you are increasingly concerned about 'forever chemicals' and toxic nastiness in old pans, this is the upgrade you need. The best non-toxic cookware can be both practical and stylish, but the best of the best can be found at OurPlace, and this Titanium Pan is so beautiful you won't want to put it away.
A new diary for a new year is a must for most of us. This is made from leather here in the UK and runs to the 24th January 2027. It's an investment in yourself, as it is a little pricey, but this is something you will love and use every single day, so it's worth investing in.
A restful start to the year also means prioritising good sleep and the routines that support it. January is the ideal time to slow things down by focusing on nourishing food, earlier nights and a bedroom that feels calm and comforting. Simple homeware upgrades like softer lighting, cosy layers and pieces that encourage winding down can make evenings feel more restorative and help set a healthier rhythm for the months ahead.
Traditionally, in the UK, the period after Twelfth Night and the end of the festive season was seen as a time for rest and reflection. In the past, households would slow down after weeks of preparation, feasting and celebrations, taking stock of the year ahead rather than launching straight into new projects or strict regimes. It was a chance to restore energy, enjoy simple comforts and spend quieter moments at home. Embracing that same spirit today, we can focus on gentle routines, nourishing food and small home luxuries that encourage wellbeing, rather than rushing into a full‑on January overhaul.
As we settle into the new year, it feels important to carry that same sense of calm and gentle restoration with us. Choosing small home luxuries can make everyday life feel more intentional and comforting.
