Now it's officially autumn and the nights are drawing in, thoughts naturally turn to log fires, hissing radiators, cashmere socks and, dare we say it, Christmas? It might be three months away, but it pays to be proactive when it comes to gift-giving, especially if you're looking to avoid your annual panic buying session, which, for some, is as traditional to the festive period as mince pies and mistletoe.
But for now, we're preoccupied with another winter phenomenon: achieving peak cosiness. That's why we're heading for The White Company, our one-stop shop for cashmere that's timeless enough to see you through this winter (and many more), sumptuous (and sustainable) bedding and self-care accessories like candles.
The White Company's cashmere, which feels supremely soft and is certified by The Good Cashmere Standard®, is a must when it comes to staying snug. Its Cashmere Bed Socks, available in five neutral shades, are practically a right of passage when autumn turns to winter and reading a good book by the fire feels like the ultimate indulgence after a long day at work.
Speaking of fires, The White Company's Fireside Collection, which boasts candles of all shapes and sizes, a Home Spray, a Fragrance Oil, and a Mini Home Scenting Set, is most alluring this season. With a woody and warming profile - with scent notes of smoked woods, birch and amber - it reminds us of bracing walks, a bed of crunchy leaves underfoot, and staring out of windows when it's raining.
The White Company's bedding is as classic as it gets, particularly when it comes to white duvet covers. Pay particular attention to the brand's sustainable fabrications, which will be soft on your skin (and softer on the planet). We love the Kara Hemp Bed Linen Collection, a linen-hemp blend that feels luxurious and has the perfect weight and drape, and the Santorini Linen Duvet Cover, breathable to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter thanks to its 100 per cent linen content.
And if you do want to get a head start on Christmas, The White Company has something timeless for everyone in your family, whether you're looking to treat your mum to a cashmere jumper, or a new arrival to an organic cotton sleepsuit. Because when it comes to tokens of love and appreciation that will live to see the coming and going of many Christmasses, The White Company is your ultimate destination.
SHOP: The Best Christmas Gifts From The White Company
1 of 19The White Company, Cashmere Collared Jumper, £169
2 of 19The White Company, Cashmere Ribbed Hat, £59
3 of 19The White Company, Cashmere T-shirt, £89
4 of 19The White Company, Cashmere Crew-Neck Star Jumper, £159
5 of 19The White Company, Double Cotton Pyjama Set, £80
6 of 19The White Company, Classic Cotton Stripe Robe, £70
7 of 19The White Company, Faux-Fur Cross Slider Slippers, £36
8 of 19The White Company, Cashmere Layering Funnel-Neck Jumper, £110
9 of 19The White Company, Cashmere V-Neck Jumper, £149
10 of 19The White Company, Cashmere Ribbed Wrist Warmers, £55
11 of 19The White Company, Pom-Pom Socks With Cashmere, £29
12 of 19The White Company, Cashmere Bed Socks, £36
13 of 19The White Company, Beauty Advent Calendar, £160
14 of 19The White Company, Fireside Diffuser, £27
15 of 19The White Company, Fireside Home Spray, £16
16 of 19The White Company, Super-Soft Faux-Fur Hot Water Bottle, £32
17 of 19The White Company, Pure Cashmere Throw, £350
18 of 19The White Company, Kara Hemp Duvet Cover, From £120
19 of 19The White Company, Santorini Linen Duvet Cover, From £145
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