These 10 Finds Will Help You Establish A More Peaceful Morning Routine At Home
Along with many stark changes that have come along with our current stay-at-home way of life, mornings that don't require hurrying out the door for work, school, or whatever engagement you may normally have can feel like a drastic, and almost mind-boggling, adjustment.
It takes a shift in routine and mindset to slow down, and while it's nearly impossible (and not prudent) to stay away from the constant stream of news during this worldwide crisis, now is the time to treat yourself to a more peaceful morning routine.
Slowing down and taking time to walk around your garden, read a book you've had put aside for a while, or set the table for breakfast feels like a luxury that should be duly and more often appreciated. Here, our 10 finds for savoring calmer mornings at home.
A Patterned Robe
Weezie, the beloved bath-linens brand, recently launched its short robe in four tantalizing, playful prints. Short sleeves, no collar, and a wrap silhouette means this made-in-Portugal cotton robe is easy to wear during warmer months and the perfect robe for lounging before your working-from-home day begins.
A Garden-Inspired Tea
Inspired by and created in partnership with The New York Botanical Garden, this new collection of tea infusers from Tea Forté boasts blends of green, white, and black teas with garden favorites like peach, jasmine, and hibiscus. A verdant idea, indeed.
A Stately Breakfast Tray
What's better than lingering in bed on a weekend morning? This beautifully built wooden tray with reading racks and an acrylic upper is a sweet way to take breakfast when you have a bit more time to stay put.
A Timeless Watering Can
This eye-pleasing steel watering can is made in England, and features a powder-coated and galvanized finish that prevents rusting. Now, your start-of-day stroll in the garden to water plants is complete thanks to this green-thumb's must-have.
A Luxurious Hand Balm
Diligent hand-washing can leave your skin feeling dry. Enter this rich hand cream from Aesop, which boasts softening emollients and aromatic botanicals that will soften and moisterize your hands in no time. hands are given new life. Plus, it's a wonderful way to sneak in wellness and self-care into your daily beauty routine.
A Charming Tea Set
Decorated with drawings created by Charlottesville-based calligraphist Stephanie Fishwick and handcrafted in France by skilled artisans, this teapot, sugar, and creamer set is heirloom-worthy for generations to come. It's a beautiful vessel for taking that first pot of tea each morning.
A Stylish Dog Leash
Constructed from soft leather (plus a matching collar and personalization options, to boot), this handsome leash is a chic way to take your loved pup for a morning countryside walk.
Handmade Pajamas
There's nothing more luxurious than a fresh pair of pajamas — especially when homebound. Designed and made in India of soft cotton by lifestyle and bedding brand Scarlette Ateliers, this striped set is on the top of our list.
Hand-Forged Floral Snips
Made by skilled craftsmen in Japan using blacksmithing techniques passed down from generation to generation, these iron scissors are the perfect companion for your morning stroll in your flower plot ... just in case arranging a new floral arrangement for the breakfast table strikes your fancy.
A Mask with Purpose
If you must get out to check on a neighbor or family member from a safe distance, then make sure to wear a mask. Pepper is producing face masks for personal use in cheerful prints, and, even better, you can donate toward masks for healthcare providers as well. Thus far, Pepper has provided 4,600 masks for those in our hospitals fighting COVID-19.
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