The Italians call it ‘la dolce far niente’ and January is the perfect opportunity for us Brits to adopt their ethos of taking time to enjoy ‘the sweetness of doing nothing’. This doesn’t mean slobbing around in a onesie but instead taking time to luxuriate in simple pleasures such as being curled up admiring the frosty view outside, preparing a beautiful plate of food, or simply lying back wrapped in a blanket and letting your thoughts drift away.

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Meng, printed silk satin wrap in rose and navy, £769

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Houseology, Sebra crochet blanket in pastel lilac, £69

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Boux Avenue, sherpa hooded robe in pink mix, £35

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Amara, Ted Baker tile floral cushion, £25

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Lascana, Vivance Dreams print pyjamas, £25 (for the set)

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White Stuff, floral velvet throw, £150

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Lascana, H.I.S. checked pyjamas set, £25

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White Stuff, flock of birds sweat, now £29

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loveyawn.com, cosy sleep socks, £18

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White Stuff, knitted pom pom ballerina slippers, £25

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Stitch & Story, Lola pom slippers knitting kit, £28

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John Lewis, Mint Velvet cable knit jumper, now £39

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Marks & Spencer, Rosie for Autograph soft straight leg pyjama bottoms, £20

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Missy Empire, baby pink oversized bell-sleeve knitted jumper, £22

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White Stuff, multi heart Fairisle socks,  now £17