It’s miserably cold and snowy here in NYC, and my plans to escape to Miami keep running into hurdles so I did the only thing I know how and indulged in a few little luxuries to cheer myself up. Yes, yes I know material things will never bring true happiness, but when it’s so cold that buying almond milk a block away is tedious, it really is the little things that make all the difference.

Finding information and stats on the outside temperature is easy, but if you’re looking for stats on what’s going inside your home, things aren’t as simple as an iPhone swish – until now.

We all dream of walking in a winter wonderland, but in the cold? No, thanks! Spanish designer José A. Gandía-Blasco has come up with a way for us to lounge in the middle of it all without any of the winter wind or chill ruining your moment.

If I had one ultimate pipe dream, this kitchen would be it. The La Cornue custom built stove is the pinnacle of luxury living, well specifically, of cooking. The likes George Clooney and Brad Pitt have it, but seriously, I’d like to go and cook for them because I highly doubt they are enjoying this grand masterpiece in their kitchen themselves.

One of the best things about winter weather is snuggling up near a warm fire. Yet even though I have a fireplace, I never use it. I just don’t want to deal with the hassle of keeping it clean and well stocked. Why bother when I can get the same fire fix from a sleek, portable (and discounted!) alternative?

With the holiday season coming up, you’re sure to have family and friends over quite a bit, and the best way to welcome them into your home? With gorgeously scented candles! I love decorating my table with the warm glow of candlelight. This year I’ll be using Wicked’s high quality, pre-dripped pillars. So far I’ve put them on pretty much every surface in my home.