Six soulful finds for slow winter days

From a fragrant floral soak to a slow-stirred painting kit and warming kitchen companion, the Breathe team gathers six soulful treasures to bring comfort, calm, and quiet indulgence to long winter days.

Winter invites a slower pace – a chance to retreat indoors, soften the routine, and savour the small sensory pleasures that warm body and soul. A fragrant soak that eases tired muscles, a brushstroke that steadies the mind, a plate that turns dinner into a gathering worth lingering over. This collection celebrates the art of mindful winter living, with handpicked pieces that nourish the senses and elevate everyday rituals. Whether you’re curating a calmer home, refreshing your self-care, or treating someone you love, let these soulful finds bring comfort, beauty, and intention to the season ahead.

Floral Bath Soak by Stray Willow

Turn your bath into a sanctuary for the senses. Fragrances include dreamy jasmine, calming lavender, or uplifting grapefruit, with mineral-rich Epsom salts to ease tension of tired muscles. White clay, coconut milk, and gentle botanicals leave skin soft, nourished, and ready to soak up calm. A reusable cotton tea bag keeps things mess-free, so all that’s left is you, the water, and the luxury of a truly indulgent moment just for yourself.

From $18.95, available at www.straywillow.com.au 

Omnigel Cleanser by Cutisé

Begin your skincare routine with a touch of indulgence. Starting as a silky gel, the three-phase transformation works deep within pores to lift away makeup, sunscreen, and impurities, cleansing thoroughly while maintaining natural moisture levels. Enriched with calendula oil, papain enzyme, and kaolin clay, it helps soothe, gently refine and rebalance the complexion. Skin feels purified, calm, and smooth – a nourishing first step that turns everyday care into a restorative experience.

$58.00, available at www.cutise.com.au

Paint-by-Numbers Kit by Journey of Something

Begin your skincare routine with a touch of indulgence. Starting as a silky gel, the three-phase transformation works deep within pores to lift away makeup, sunscreen, and impurities, cleansing thoroughly while maintaining natural moisture levels. Enriched with calendula oil, papain enzyme, and kaolin clay, it helps soothe, gently refine and rebalance the complexion. Skin feels purified, calm, and smooth – a nourishing first step that turns everyday care into a restorative experience.

$39.00, available at www.journeyofsomething.com

Ninja Crispi Portable Air Fryer by Ninja

Let the simple act of cooking become a calm, sensory delight. This compact kitchen companion makes it easy to create crisp, golden meals with minimal effort, offering versatile functions to air fry, roast, and keep warm. Clear glass bowls let you watch your food transform, adding a touch of theatre to every meal, while dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup effortless. Perfect for quick dinners or leisurely solo lunches, it turns every meal into a moment of calm and joy.

$299.99, available at www.ninjakitchen.com.au 

Capris 2.0 Mixed Dinner Plates by No.22

Bring a little Mediterranean sunshine to your table with this stunning dinner set, created in collaboration with artist Anastasia Tanuputri. Illustrated with vibrant lemons, chillies, tomatoes, and grapes, each high-quality porcelain plate adds warmth, colour, and effortless sophistication to your tablescape. Subtle details and softly curved edges lend a handcrafted feel, transforming everyday meals into relaxed, joyful gatherings – the kind that invite conversation, connection, and lingering just a little longer.

$149.00, available at www.no22.com.au

Desert Beaded Mini Barrel Bag by Alémais

Carry a little art wherever you go with this artisanal beaded barrel bag, created in collaboration with Laurence Leenaert. Crafted from tiny, glass beads in luminous, warm hues, it shimmers with sophistication, turning a simple accessory into a statement piece. The gold-finish zip and soft cotton lining make it as practical as it is beautiful. Perfectly sized for all your essentials, it adds a pop of colour and elegance into your day.

$590.00, available at www.alemais.com.au


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