By Lee Ann Sandweiss • Photography by Rodney Margison
With Jack Frost nipping at our noses (and other body parts), we’re all yearning for that special something that makes us feel pampered. Local retailers offer a blizzard of luxurious finds ready to make your home more inviting or to deck you out in style when you must brave the elements.
MITTEN MAGIC
$35
Adorably mismatched mittens handmade in Columbus, Indiana, by 3 Little Mittens are witty and warm.
By Hand Gallery, 101 W. Kirkwood, Suite 109. 812-334-3255.
PACK IT IN
$29–$110
For holiday weekends away, stash your duds in a durable duffle constructed from a retired cargo truck tarp. Made by The Real Deal Brazil, each 100 percent cotton, one-of-a-kind duffle comes complete with battle scars from badass adventures. $29–$110.
1818 Apparel Company, 1200 N. College. 812-337-8049.
HAVE A CUPPA
$10.99–$70
Take the chill off by brewing a perfect cup of tea or pour-over coffee with a perky cordless kettle by Chantal. Stainless steel and plastic-free, it comes in a variety of colors. Meow container sold separately. $10.99–$70.
Goods for Cooks, 115 N. College. 812-339-2200.
BLING IT ON
$80 and up
`Tis the season for sparkle. A pair of Patricia Locke earrings can dress up jeans and a sweater or complete your look for a holiday party. Handcrafted in the USA and designed in pewter with Austrian crystals, the line comes in many color combinations and has matching pendants and bracelets. $80 and up.
Argentum Jewelry, 205 N. College. 812-336-3100.
JACQUARD CHENILLE THROWS
$35 and up
Cold winter nights are made for snuggling under a silky rayon throw while binge-watching your favorite show or curling up with a riveting read. Textillery Weavers has hundreds from which to choose. $35 and up.
Textillery Weavers, 1300 N. Loesch Road. 812-334-1555.