Now that we’ve taken down all of the holiday decorations, we’re ready for a clean and cozy palate. Right now, I just want to hibernate, so soft and textured neutral throw pillows and blankets keep things feeling soft and refreshed, and I’m also thinking swapping in some new bedding that looks like a warm cloud to really commit to my winter lounge mode.

I’ve also been seeing brass everywhere, whether that’s for the fireplace or the walls. It adds some warmth to the neutral palate, and since we’ve been lighting fires every night, it was finally time to say goodbye to the tools that we had inherited and to find some new accessories to tie that area in with the rest of the house.

1. The fireplace in my apartment unfortunately does not work and things occasionally fall down it, so I don’t want to put anything precious or breakable in it. When I realized I could order perfect cut birch logs, it was a fabulous upgrade! Our parents have similar logs in the one non-working fireplace in their home too. - D

2. There’s something about brass in the winter that feels warm and polished. -E

3. We love cozy Chappywrap blankets on the couch and outside by the firepit-Cece has taken to carrying our herringbone from room to room so that she can lay on the floor anywhere and be cozy. -E

4. I love the neutral but rich look of this embroidered throw pillow. -E

5. Doesn’t this bedding look like a soft cloud? It makes me want to nap just looking at it. -E

6. I got a basket to store all of our throws in so that they look cute and organized. -E

7. I have my eye on this elegant neutral rug. -E

8. We always have a stack of wood by the fireplace this time of year, and it’s nice to have an easy but attractive way of carrying and containing it. This would make a great manly winter birthday present too. -E

9. We replaced our large and old fashioned rounded black fireplace screen with this minimalist version and our fireplace looks so much better. -E

10. Incorporating the matte brass look on your walls or tabletops with these frames would really enhance the look. -E

11. Not home decor, but I do love this Apres Ski-inspired cookbook for cozy recipes! Wouldn’t it be the perfect hostess gift if someone invited you skiing? - D

12. Our love for Hay candles knows no bounds and these green and blue spirals bring a subtle pop of color, which we all need during the winter months. - D

13. I like the idea of swapping out glass hurricanes for this pierced porcelain option. - D

14. Hadley got this blanket for Christmas and swears it’s the softest thing she owns. -E

15. Boots and how to make my entryway look attractive and keep it clean is always a struggle in the winter, so these metallic boot trays from Ballard Designs are a very attractive and functional solution! - D

16. I drink so much more tea in the winter and this glass box would make it more fun to pick one and look great on the counter. - D