Enjoyed reading this article! Interesting to think about the cozy conversation being more prevalent among women. My husband doesn’t label his drinking a Manhattan in his favorite chair by the fire as cozy. He doesn’t describe his quiet early mornings drinking his favorite freshly ground coffee and enjoying breakfast while reading the news as cozy. He probably doesn’t think about bundling up for his lunchtime winter walks while listening to his favorite music as something that would be considered cozy. It all sounds pretty cozy to me!
My sister, Jennie, would back you up on every point you have made. An atmospheric scientist at the University of Virginia by trade, she — to me — is far more notable for universally striving to create a warm, cozy, inviting atmosphere in her large, Jeffersonian style home near Crozet. She got a cheese making kit for Christmas and made us some great mozzarella for a New Year’s Eve pizza party at her place, baked on a pizza stone on the grill on her covered porch. She also hooked me that trip on Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea which she served fireside in her second floor formal living room next to her fresh cut Christmas tree. It was a truly cozy stay in every regard. And while she is a recognized professional in her trade, she still also lives for hikes along the babbling stream that crosses her property while we craft a small bonfire for roasting marshmallows as she regales us with stories of her increasing prowess at beekeeping so she can make her own honey to sweeten her tea. You would absolutely treasure her cozy lifestyle in an historic homestead in a region steeped in the stories that formed this great nation. Ain’t nobody marginalizing the sister I am proud to have in my family!!
She would welcome you with open arms! Especially an avowed tea lover. The real bonus is the proliferation of small artisanal wineries in a very short drive from her place. It is truly idyllic!
Enjoyed reading this article! Interesting to think about the cozy conversation being more prevalent among women. My husband doesn’t label his drinking a Manhattan in his favorite chair by the fire as cozy. He doesn’t describe his quiet early mornings drinking his favorite freshly ground coffee and enjoying breakfast while reading the news as cozy. He probably doesn’t think about bundling up for his lunchtime winter walks while listening to his favorite music as something that would be considered cozy. It all sounds pretty cozy to me!
Right!? It's kinda like how a "man cave" is just where men go to do cozy things, but wrapped in a macho veneer :)
My sister, Jennie, would back you up on every point you have made. An atmospheric scientist at the University of Virginia by trade, she — to me — is far more notable for universally striving to create a warm, cozy, inviting atmosphere in her large, Jeffersonian style home near Crozet. She got a cheese making kit for Christmas and made us some great mozzarella for a New Year’s Eve pizza party at her place, baked on a pizza stone on the grill on her covered porch. She also hooked me that trip on Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea which she served fireside in her second floor formal living room next to her fresh cut Christmas tree. It was a truly cozy stay in every regard. And while she is a recognized professional in her trade, she still also lives for hikes along the babbling stream that crosses her property while we craft a small bonfire for roasting marshmallows as she regales us with stories of her increasing prowess at beekeeping so she can make her own honey to sweeten her tea. You would absolutely treasure her cozy lifestyle in an historic homestead in a region steeped in the stories that formed this great nation. Ain’t nobody marginalizing the sister I am proud to have in my family!!
Umm, Pat, can I please come visit your sister next time you go there? The whole visit sounds amazing, right down to the home- "grown" honey!
She would welcome you with open arms! Especially an avowed tea lover. The real bonus is the proliferation of small artisanal wineries in a very short drive from her place. It is truly idyllic!
Thank you for this! Yay, cozy in winter, when I am so glad (and lucky) to be home. Good luck with the cheese-making. I feel cozy just eating cheese.
Yes, eating cheese ranks right up there with top-rated cozy activities, doesn't it?
Good stuff. I’m staying!
Cozy. Oh yeah, it's all good. And exactly what I'm leaning into these days. So delightful to discover you just now. I'm in.
Hi Linda! So glad to have you here. Leaning into the cozy feels so good.