Our Favourite Cozy Design Rituals for Winter + A Seasonal Cedar & Stone Giveaway
Winter has a way of inviting us inward, encouraging slower mornings, softer light, and homes that feel deeply comforting rather than perfectly styled. At Cedar & Stone Co., we believe this season is less about decoration and more about ritual: the small, intentional design choices that shape how a space feels day after day.
As the temperatures drop, we’re sharing a few of our favourite winter design rituals, simple, elevated ways to bring warmth, texture, and calm into your home. To celebrate the season, we’re also hosting a Cedar & Stone holiday giveaway, curated with pieces that reflect everything we love about intentional living.
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1. Layer with Purpose, Not Excess
Winter is the season for layering, but the key is restraint. Rather than adding more, focus on contrast and texture. Think wool against linen, boucle paired with aged wood, or a single throw draped casually over a chair.
A thoughtfully layered space feels collected, not cluttered. Choose pieces that invite touch and create visual softness, especially in living areas and bedrooms where comfort matters most.
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2. Style with Scent
Scent is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) design tools. It has the ability to instantly ground a space and create memory.
During winter, we gravitate toward warm, subtle notes, woods, soft spice, gentle vanilla, scents that linger quietly rather than overwhelm. Lighting a candle becomes a daily ritual: a signal to slow down, to settle in, to be present.
Our limited-edition Cedar & Stone candle, featured in this giveaway, was designed with exactly this feeling in mind, warm, balanced, and timeless.
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3. Embrace Softer Lighting
Winter light is fleeting, which makes interior lighting all the more important. This season, swap harsh overhead lighting for layered, ambient options: table lamps, wall sconces, and warm-toned bulbs that create depth and intimacy.
The goal is glow, not brightness. A softly lit room feels welcoming, calm, and considered, especially during long evenings spent at home.
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4. Refresh Your Entryway for the Season
The entryway sets the tone for your entire home. In winter, it should feel grounding and functional, without losing its sense of style.
A small bench, a textured runner, a ceramic dish for keys, or a seasonal stem placed thoughtfully can transform this transitional space. It’s less about making a statement and more about creating a sense of arrival, a moment to exhale when you step inside.
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5. Curate, Don’t Decorate
Rather than filling your home with seasonal décor (don’t get me wrong we can still do this around the holidays), choose a few meaningful pieces that resonate. A sculptural object, a cozy textile, or a natural material that adds warmth without feeling temporary.
Winter design should feel enduring, pieces that belong now, but also feel at home long after the season passes.
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A Seasonal Cedar & Stone Giveaway ✨
To celebrate the season of warmth and intentional living, we’re hosting a Cedar & Stone Co. holiday giveaway, curated to elevate your space and reflect the rituals we’ve shared above.
One winner will receive:
• Our limited-edition Cedar & Stone Cedarwood & Vanilla candle
• A coffee table book “The Art of Home” by Shea McGee
• A small decorative vase from West Elm
To enter, visit our Instagram and follow the instructions on our latest giveaway post.
📍 Open to Canada only
📍 Giveaway closes soon — winner will be contacted directly
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Winter is a reminder that our homes don’t need to be perfect, they need to feel lived in, warm, and personal. We hope these rituals inspire you to slow down, curate with care, and find beauty in the everyday moments this season brings.
Thank you for being part of the Cedar & Stone community.
— Cedar & Stone Co.