Boost your mood and relax your mind: Eight feel-good buys to help you cosy up at home

If life is starting to feel a little lonely or uneasy right now, there are many ways to lift your mood, from keeping active and staying connected to making your living space a warm and inviting place.

From cosy blankets to refreshing scented candles, here we bring you eight uplifting products to make your home feel cosy.

Bourina knitted throw blanket, £20.99  

Whether you're cosying up on the sofa, enjoying an evening in the garden or relaxing in bed, this lightweight but warm knitted throw is perfect to to nestle under.

The super soft blanket comes in a wide selection of colours, including this calming blue and a gorgeous warm, rusty red.

One Amazon shopper wrote in their review: 'A beautifully designed and well made throw. The colour is gorgeous and a perfect addition to my new home. 

'It complements all my other soft furnishings in my living room. Warm, soft and cozy, it is ideal to snuggle up to on the sofa and watch tv.'

Buy now on Amazon 

Hotel Chocolat Classic Hot Chocolat, 250g, £9

For an indulgent treat, pour yourself a hug in a mug with Hotel Chocolat's classic Milky Hot Chocolat. Made with 50 per cent milk chocolate flakes, it's deeply chocolaty taste is full of authentic cocoa flavours - and is super comforting. 

To serve, simply add six heaped teaspoons into a saucepan of gently heated milk and whisk until fully melted. One Amazon shopper commented in their review: 'Oh my days, this stuff is like liquid gold! Without a doubt the best hot chocolate mix in the world. 

'Not just your run of the mill powder mix, it's pretty much a giant bar of chocolate grated down into tiny bits of real good quality chocolate. Can't recommend enough!'  

Buy now on Amazon 

Neom Organics London Real Luxury Scented Candle, £30

For moments when you need a little pick me up, this luxury scented candle from NEOM Organics London will do just the trick.

The Happiness candle boasts a refreshing aroma designed to lift your mood and balance your mind, whilst filling the air in your home with natural fragrance. Made from the purest ingredients, it is formulated with extracts of white neroli, mimosa and zesty lemon with hints of grass for a light, fresh scent.

Buy now on Mankind 

The Little Book of Hygge, £8.19

The Little Book of Hygge is a fantastic read about appreciating all things cosy, as well as focusing on enjoying and appreciating soothing things in your life and home. 

Author Meik Wiking, who is also the CEO of Copenhagen's Happiness Research Institute, shares tips on how to add a touch of hygge to your life.

Through beautiful imagery, recipes and ideas, this book is packed full of insight into the Danish way of living plus Wiking's original research on hygge and how it possibly makes Denmark one of the happiest nations in the world.

Buy now on Amazon

The White Company Cashmere Robe, £229

This cosy cashmere robe from the White Company is luxuriously soft and naturally warm. It comes with a matching tie and deep pockets that are ideal for holding you phone.  

The pale grey marl-coloured robe's shorter length makes it perfect to wear throughout the year, whether you're wrapping up after a bath or shower, getting ready in the morning or winding down at night.

Buy now on The White Company

Tineko Tufted Bath Mat, £20

The feeling of stepping out of your bathtub or shower onto a warm, soft bathmat is super satisfying and comforting. So why not treat your feet to this beautiful tufted bath mat from La Redoute?

Offering both style and comfort, the pink and white Tineko bath mat is made with high quality, ultra absorbent cotton and features a bold graphic print. It makes for a great addition to any modern bathroom.

Buy now on La Redoute

HAY Soft Dot Cotton Cushion, £69

Made from a plush almost-velvet cotton-linen blend, this luxurious rectangular cushion from Danish homeware brand HAY's Eclectic collection is filled with pure comfort.

Perfect for complementing your bedroom or living room scheme, the soft dot cushion is available in three rich and alluring colours, including a stunning deep blue, sunshine yellow, warm peach and chic grey.

Buy now on Selfridges

Cosi Home Electric Heated Throw, £49.99

Made with super soft fleece, this electric heated throw from Cosi Home is a great alternative to switching on the heating when it starts to get chilly.

The blanket is made from luxury micro fleece and features integrated heating elements for consistent warmth. It has nine heat settings, a timer and an integrated overheat protection system, plus it's machine washable making it easy-to-clean. The extra large size means you can be as snug as a bug, whether you're chilling on the sofa or relaxing in bed.

One Amazon shopper commented in their review: 'I use it every day on cold days, on the sofa after work, on my lap at my desk, while working from home and to warm up the bed before I head to sleep. I can't imagine life without it now!' 

Buy now on Amazon

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