The DÔEN Scrapbook
Winter's Embrace
With January upon us, we’re relishing in cold-weather delights—frost-flecked mornings, time spent with loved ones, and the anticipatory thrill of the year ahead. See below for a few of the ways that we are savoring each and every warm, candlelit moment of Winter’s magic.
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
For slow mornings and evenings by the fire. {Listen here}
Cozy at Home
Luminarias
A glowing tradition that transports us to brisk piñon-scented nights in Santa Fe. Make your own with simple tea lights (we prefer fake ones for peace of mind) and paper bags for an extra-special glow.
Pine Needle Tea
There is nothing more quintessentially Winter than the smell of pine. A simple herbal tea, pine needle tea is both immunity-boosting and cold-soothing. You can find it at your local health food store, or respectfully forage needles of your own—wash the needles, simmer in boiling water for 15 minutes, and steep.
Paperwhites
We adore the tradition of growing our own indoor paperwhites from bulbs—the wonder of watching them bloom never ceases to delight us. These also make lovely gifts for those with a green thumb.
A Winter Reading List
“Foster” by Claire Keegan
A bite-sized book that, for all its brevity, does not lack in gravity...a moving meditation on a child's mind, care, wonder, beauty, and all the complexity that lies beneath the surface of any meaningful relationship.
“Slouching Towards Bethlehem” by Joan Didion
An enduring classic that never fails to reveal something new each time we read it. Surreal stories about the ‘70s in California, political commentary, and Didion’s personal history intertwine in this series of short essays that feel like true treasures.
“Feel Free” by Zadie Smith
A collection of essays by one of our all-time favorite writers. Sharp and brilliantly written, it’s a portrait of the modern world through acutely observant eyes.
Image Credits
{"On the Hudson" by Thomas Doughty (1830-35) // “Wild Rose with Caterpillars and Butterflies” by Jacob l’Admiral (1710-1774) // “Still Life with Flowers in a Glass” by Jan Brueghel II (1625-1630) // “Acanthus Leaves” by anonymous (Italian), (16th-17th century) // “Still Life with Roses and Fruit” by Henri Fantin-Latour (1863) // “Iris” by Wilhelm Weimar (1900) // “Tall Meadow Rue” by Neltje Blanchan / Central Historic Books (n.d.) // “Trees” by anonymous (Italian), (17th century)}
