Winter is here, even if it’s not your favorite season you can still find enjoyment during winter. These vintage housewife-inspired winter must-haves are my favorites!
Here in Oklahoma, we don’t tend to have very extreme winters but we do usually have some cold spells. I don’t mind cold weather but I do like to be prepared with some things that help make the winter cozier.
While doing seasonal cleaning vintage housewives also would have been thinking about these kinds of things. It would be a time to stock up the home and pull out winter bedding and winter clothing.
While the items on my winter must-haves list are modern they still have a vintage feel to them and many are likely similar to the things vintage housewives would have used to enjoy the winter more as well.
Vintage Housewife Winter Must-Haves
These winter must-haves will make anyone feel like a vintage housewife in no time and help you enjoy your winter even more!
Vintage-Inspired Coat
I have two beautiful vintage coats but I'd also love a vintage-inspired version like this one from ModCloth. This style is perfect over dresses.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
A cup of hot chocolate is perfect for a cold winter night and this homemade mix is easy to whip up.
Handmade Scented Soy Candles
Lighting some scented candles can help make your home feel more inviting. My favorite is the Cider 'N Chill candle from OK Collective.
Seasonal Scented Cleaning Products
I love having seasonal cleaning products. It makes cleaning a bit nicer. Mrs. Meyer’s always has great seasonal scents for their cleaners. I love to use Apple Cider or Peppermint in the colder months. You can get a free 4-piece Mrs. Meyer’s set from Grove Collaborative. It’s my favorite set.
Hand Cream
You will find a lot of vintage ads talking about women needing to protect their hands and that is of course still a good idea. Winter can be very drying so a good hand cream is a must! It's fun to find one with a vintage feel but any will do.
Cozy Robe
A several years ago my husband bought me a cozy robe from Pottery Barn. I basically live in it during the winter months. It keeps me nice and warm. Any warm robe will work but I do highly recommend the Pottery Barn faux fur robe. I wear it all of the time and it still looks perfect.
Classic Cardigan
Cardigans are perfect for layering or to help you stay warm at home. I have built a large collection of cardigans over the years and continue to add to it.
Boots
If you like to wear dresses in the winter some cute boots are a must. These have a vintage feel and come in a few colors.
Hand Knitted Scarf
A classic knit scarf is a good thing to have on hand for cold days. Etsy is a great place to look for beautiful hand knitted scarves.
Warm Gloves
I like to have a few different glove options and these faux fur gloves are a great vintage-inspired option to keep you warm.
MORE VINTAGE HOUSEWIFE WINTER INSPIRATION
Looking for more vintage housewife inspiration? Join the Retro Homemakers Club! It’s a great place to connect with others that love vintage things and learn to be a better homemakers. You can sip on some hot chocolate and chat with us this winter.
If you are looking for more vintage winter fashion check out my friend Flashback Summer’s post, 1940s Cold Weather Trends.
You can also check out these other posts that help you enjoy this winter.
Green Bean says
Ohhh, I’m a big tea drinker too. I’ll have to try the Choice Organic Early Grey.
Lisa Sharp says
I love it! And their black and English Breakfast.
Tiffany (NatureMom) says
I love the snowflake mugs and the socks! Makes me feel all comfy!
Lisa Sharp says
I know, right? Put on the socks, grab a cup of hot chocolate and a quilt and curl up in front of a Christmas movie. 🙂
Lindsay says
I love #9, they are so cute!!! This plus your post on holiday dresses is inspiring me to do a similar post about some of my favorite picks. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Lisa Sharp says
Can’t wait to see it! I love those shoes! The heel height is perfect if you will be on your feet.
Betsy (Eco-novice) says
When I lived in colder climes a good chapstick and hand lotion were SO essential! I love that there are so many natural candle options these days. Thanks for the recommendations.
Lisa Sharp says
I swear within an hour of this last cold front my lips and hands were dry! And I love candles so yes it’s great to have options now!
Leigh (@greenforu) says
I need a new brand of tights that are warm and soft. I am going to have to check out Maggies Organic Tights.
Lisa Sharp says
I’m sure you will love them!
Deanna Piercy says
Love this post! You’ve inspired me to do one, too.
Lisa Sharp says
Can’t wait to see it!
Lena @ WhatMommyDoes says
These are great items! I can’t survive the winter without tons of WARM SOCKS and hand lotion! Using both right now! 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us at Weekend Wind Down. Nice to meet you!
Lisa Sharp says
Thanks for hosting! I’m wearing warm socks right now and could use some hand lotion, ha! Nice to meet you as well, thanks for stopping by.
CoriLynn says
I love tea anytime, but definitely drink gallons more in the fall/winter!
xoxo, CoriLynn
Lisa Sharp says
Same here! I have had a cup every morning since I was a kid and often one at night as well. During the colder months it’s increases even more ha. Well, kind of, hot tea drinking increases, I drink a lot of iced tea in the summer. ha!
Farrah says
I hate winter and cold weather, but all of these make it a whole lot more bearable! <3 Yay for tea, candles, and soft cozy things!
Lisa Sharp says
We don’t have very severe or long winters or I think I’d get tired of it pretty fast.