By CL Candles & More
After the holidays fade and the decorations come down, winter has a quiet beauty all its own. It’s a season of rest, reflection, and warmth — the perfect time to create a cozy routine that helps you slow down and savor the simple things.
At CL Candles & More, we believe winter is made for handmade comfort — candles flickering in the evening, wax melts filling the air with sweetness, and soft tees layered under flannels. Here’s how to turn those chilly days into something you truly look forward to.
🕯️ 1. Start and End Each Day with Candlelight
Winter mornings and evenings feel softer by candlelight. The gentle glow helps you wake up peacefully and unwind with ease.
✨ Cassie’s Favorite Winter Scents:
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Vanilla Bean – warm and comforting
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Amber Woods – grounding and cozy
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Twisted Peppermint – cool, refreshing, and uplifting
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Winter – crisp and clean, like fresh snow
💛 Cassie’s Tip: “Candlelight slows your rhythm — it’s a little moment of peace that makes the whole day feel more intentional.”
☕ 2. Create a Warm Beverage Ritual
Nothing says cozy like wrapping your hands around a warm cup. Use your favorite 16oz glass tumbler or mug and make it a small daily ritual.
✨ Cassie’s Go-To Winter Drinks:
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Hot cocoa with a touch of cinnamon
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Peppermint coffee
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Herbal tea with honey and lemon
🩶 Cassie’s Note: “Your morning drink can be your reset — it doesn’t have to be fancy, just comforting.”
🪵 3. Refresh Your Space for the Season
After the holidays, simplify. Trade bright colors for soft neutrals and textures that feel calm and cozy.
✨ Winter Décor Reset Ideas:
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Replace garlands with greenery or eucalyptus stems
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Display farmhouse-style shadow boxes with quotes like “Peaceful Mind, Grateful Heart”
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Keep one or two candles out on every table
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Add soft throws and flannel pillows
💛 Cassie’s Tip: “Your home doesn’t need to look full — it just needs to feel warm.”
🧺 4. Add Small Acts of Self-Care
Winter is a great time to slow down and care for yourself — mind, body, and soul.
✨ Simple Self-Care Ideas:
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Light a candle before your shower or bath
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Put on your coziest handmade tee and soft socks
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Read or journal in your favorite blanket nook
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Use Sundays as your “reset day” — tidy, rest, and reflect
🩶 Cassie’s Note: “Self-care doesn’t have to be fancy. It’s the quiet things — the cup of coffee, the clean house, the candle burning beside you.”
🌿 5. Embrace Slow Living
Winter invites you to do everything a little slower — and that’s the beauty of it.
✨ Ways to Practice Slow Living This Season:
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Cook simple meals from scratch
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Take afternoon walks in the crisp air
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Decorate with intention, not rush
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Reflect on gratitude for what you already have
💛 Cassie’s Tip: “The farmhouse lifestyle is really about this — living fully, loving deeply, and slowing down enough to notice it all.”
🕊️ 6. Keep a Cozy Nighttime Routine
When the sun sets early, create an evening ritual that brings you peace.
✨ Cassie’s Nighttime Reset:
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Dim the lights and light a Vanilla Sugar Cookie candle
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Tidy up the living room or kitchen counters
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Change into a cozy tee or sweatshirt
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Read or watch your favorite feel-good show
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End the night with gratitude — think of one good thing from the day
🩶 Cassie’s Note: “When your evenings are slow and peaceful, your mornings start that way too.”
💌 Final Thoughts
Winter doesn’t have to feel long — it can feel lovely. With a few small routines and handmade comforts, you can create warmth and peace all season long.
At CL Candles & More, every candle, wax melt, and décor piece is made to help you create that calm — to make your home your favorite place to be.
✨ Light the candle. Sip the cocoa. Love your handmade life.