Everything You Need For A Cozy Night In

Everything you need for a cozy night in

It’s certainly no secret I’m a home body. My travel schedule is fairly hectic, so when I have a few days in Houston, I tend to be extremely lazy and take full advantage of my Houston apartment. So if there’s one thing I’m well-versed in, it’s how to have the most perfect and cozy night in.

Here are a few products and tips to make the perfect cozy night in (invite girlfriends over to hang, spend it by yourself, let your pup hang out for some quality time or whatever works best for you):

1. Have something to do. Obviously I’m not talking about a tedious home project or finishing up an excel spreadsheet, but if that’s your thing, have at it. For me, sometimes that’s unloading my piled-up DVR from extensive traveling. Sometimes that’s reading, or most of the time, it’s a Lifetime TV Movie or a fresh episode of Dateline. (I’m trying to make #DatelineandWine a thing – anyone else obsessed?)
2. Candles x Candles x Candles. I am obsessed with candles,
   

   Montrose Apartments are perfect for a cozy night in

   especially all the ones from Anthropologie. I used to be one of those people who hoarded my “good candles” for special occasions and I noticed every time I moved, I’d have a crap ton of candles and what’s more special than a cozy night in for yourself? Now I have candles going 24/7. Along with candles, I’m a big fan of these super affordable essential oils, but not in the crazy lady kind of way. I put a few drops on my pillow on the couch or on a neck wrap and try to pretend like I’m at the spa!

3. Good wine. Obviously you don’t need to drink for a cozy night, but I love a good Friday night on the couch, drinking a glass of rosé and of course, a new episode of Dateline. I am fully aware how disturbing this Dateline obsession can sound to some of you.  I also love this Sparkling Margarita recipe if tequila and bubbles are more your speed.
4. Turning my phone off. Even a quick power down for 20-30 minutes or to get through a TV show uninterrupted, which gives my phone a break, but my mind as well.
5. Slippers + PJs. Another guilty pleasure of mine are ultra-comfy pajamas and my Ugg slippers. To me, these slippers are well worth the investment, but obviously any comfy slippers will work. Pajama sets like this one from Madewell are also my jam. Something about dressing up for a cozy night in without all the hair and makeup effort makes staying in all the more enjoyable. This is another PJ set I love.
6. Face mask(s) for the win. There are literally millions to choose from, but this Vitamin C face mask gives my skin a glow it desperately needs. I also love this Burt’s Bees Detoxifying Sheet Mask, which is perfect for a night in, but also super easy to travel with, which is why I always have a few on hand. Just like my body needs a cozy and casual night in to reboot, at the end of the week my skin needs a little boost too, and face masks definitely help with dull skin.
7. Cozy apartment. Of course picking a cozy Houston apartment is helpful in this too! Although I’m smack-dab in the Montrose neighborhood, my apartment itself is serene and quiet. I have a courtyard view and on a nice night, I leave my patio door open for a breeze (let’s be honest – this is a rarity in Houston). Our Montrose apartments also just got a Stockwell machine, which is one floor below me and you use an app to grab little things you may have forgotten, like an entire case of La Croix if you need a mixer!).

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This is part of a sponsored series with Encore Montrose, sharing the things I love about living in Houston, particular the Montrose area. I have lived in these brand-new luxury Montrose apartments for about 7 months and am absolutely loving this complex and being central to so many fun things like these Montrose wall murals. If you’re looking for a new Montrose apartment, be sure to add Encore Montrose to your list of tours and mention me (Jayme or The Blonde Side) for an extra incentive, and definitely ask for the Champagne Tour!