All Things Cozy

Matt and Gillian sprinkle cozy tips for "dating yourself" from indulgent treat walks to tender moments of self-care, including those much-needed medical checkups. Happy Valentine's Day from All Things Cozy!  Cozy in the News Reba Returns to Sitcom TV  Scotland’s Oldest Tartan  House of Edgar Bruce Fummey's Scotland History Tours Gillian's Tips to Treat Yourself on Valentine's Day Cook a genuine, real meal (not a girl dinner) Do an activity you normally do with friends and try it alone Schedule some maintenance appointments Lie down (no phone or distractions) and hug something  Buy a frivolous gifts for yourself Matt's Tips to Treat Yourself on Valentine's Day Take a treat walk Be a tourist in your own town Revisit an old favorite (book or movie) Play a video game or board game/puzzle Plan a low-key get-together with friends Soothing Sounds “Dance You Outta My Head” by Cat Janice “Turn the Lights Back On” by Billy Joel Candle Review Vaisselle Floral Woodland Berry & Rose Ceramic Heart Candle Show All Things Cozy some love by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Gillian and Matt predict new cozy trends for 2024 and revisit the predictions they made for 2023. They also share which upcoming movies, books, TV shows, and music they're looking forward to most in 2024.  Cozy in the News Snow Cream A Beanie for a Baby Matt's "Most Anticipated" in 2024 Movie: Wicked Little Letters TV Show: Alice & Jack Music: Loss of Life by MGMT  Book: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin Other: Jurassic Park: Survival Gillian's "Most Anticipated" in 2024 Movie:  The Idea of You TV Show: Palm Royale Music: Evolution by Sheryl Crow Book:  A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna Other: 2024 Total Eclipse Soothing Sound "Right Back to It" by Waxahatchee (feat. MJ Lenderman) "Letting Things Go" by Vulfmon & Evangeline Candle Review  Topanga by Jenni Kayne Check out our appearance on Andi Smiley’s Friendly Podcast Guide! Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Matt and Gillian celebrate 2023's coziest news stories, books, movies, TV shows, songs, and listener community contributions. Happy New Year! Cozy in the News Capybaras Adopt Cat at Malaysian Zoo  Gilly: An Emotional Support Monster Soothing Sounds “Columbus & 89th” by Sarah Jarosz “Mother Nature” by MGMT Candle Review Prosecco and Pine by Opalhouse Help All Things Cozy Podcast start 2024 strong by by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Channel surfing santas, festive film critics, and hosts of the Linoleum Knife podcast (@linoleumcast) Alonso Duralde (@alonso.duralde) and Dave White (@dlelandwhite) return to share three Christmas movies set in warm climates: This Christmas, Starstruck, and We're No Angels. Matt and Gillian also deck the palms with recipes for tropical Christmas cocktails. What's Making Us Feel Cozy This Christmas? "Carefree Christmas" with Hoda Kotb & Jenna Bush Hager A Classic Christmas Pageant Part A Disturbance in the Force by Steve Kozak Sounds of the Season "We Wanna See Santa Do the Mambo" by John Greer  "Heart for Christmas" by Gregory Porter "Christmas Comes in Waves" by Alana Springsteen Tropical Christmas Cocktails Kahlúa Velvet Frosty  White Christmas Margarita Punch Christmas Candle Review Sanibel Candle Company’s “Christmas at the Beach” Diptyque's "Sapin" The Duralde Collection Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies Hollywood Pride Merry Christmas! Give the gift of your support by joining All Things Cozy's Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram. Also, be sure to check out Alonso and Dave's Christmas decoration Instagram account: @dxaxtree.

Kayla Mattes (@kaylamattes) joins Matt and Gillian to share purls of wisdom as they embark on learning how to tuft and crochet. Matt's Crochet Project: Christmas Snowman Latch Hook Rug Kit from ZFFLYH Gillian's Tufting Project: Ralph the Reindeer from The Woobles Cozy in the News The Knit-Wits Craft Clothing and Toys World’s Largest Sweet Potato Soothing Sounds Ocie Elliott: “This Beautiful Life” Dolly Parton & Stevie Nicks: “What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You” Candle Review Kringle Candle Company’s “Knitted Cashmere” Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Gillian and Matt dig in to a cornucopia of cozy cinema as they view and discuss Planes Trains, and Automobiles, Home for the Holidays, An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from All Things Cozy! Cozy in the News Trader Joe’s Scented Candle Tin Trio The Golden Bachelor Soothing Sounds "Bright Green Vibrant Gray" by Helena Deland "We Don’t Run" (Willie Nelson Cover) by Ethan and Maya Hawke Candle Review “Warm Buttered Bread” from Village Candle Happy Thanksgiving from All Things Cozy! Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Matt and Gillian package ten new cozy gift ideas in the fifth edition of All Things Cozy's holiday gift guide. Cozy in the News Angriest Sea Otter in California is a Mom  Ghost Story Podcast Gillian's Cozy Gift Ideas: Storm Cloud: A Weather Predicting Instrument Shower Steamers Aromatherapy  Storybook DIY Kit for bookshelves  50 States Bucket List Water Bottle Portable Mini Projector  Matt's Cozy Gift Ideas:  The World of All Creatures Great and Small  Trader Joe’s Felted Wool Trivet   Spiceology Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack  Scrib3D Printing Pen  Casper Glow Light Alarm  Soothing Sounds Cher’s “I Like Christmas” Mark Tremonti’s "Christmas Morning"  Candle Review Christmas Candles Gift Set by LKDJR Give All Things Cozy the gift of your support by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Special FX and make-up artist Ana Victoria Esquivel (@avemonsters) takes Matt & Gillian behind the scenes of creating monstrous creatures for TV & film. She discusses the important role her grandma played in her art, the coziness of concentrating, and her work on Hocus Pocus 2 & the Chucky TV series. Ana's Halloween Makeup Tips Learn at the Stan Winston School Use Ben Nye makeup Scary Sounds Autumn Town Leaves by Iron and Wine Grim Grinning Ghosts (The Screaming Song) by Buddy Baker & Xavier Atencio Creepy Candle Review Haunted Mansion by Disney Happy Halloween from All Things Cozy! Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Robert Balkvoich (@robertbalkovich) joins Matt and Gillian to explore the vineyards of Paso Robles and share wine tasting tips. Wineries We Visited Eberle Allegretto Broken Earth Soothing Sounds “Ghost” by Lydia Loveless “Belleville” by Laurel Halo "Darenimo Iwanai" by Hikru Utada Candle Review Glassed Over’s Juniper and Sage Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.  

Gillian and Matt catch all that’s cozy about America’s pastime: baseball. Cozy in the News 24th Rolling Stone Studio Album  The Pumpkin Spice Suite Soothing Sounds “Maps” cover by The Righteous Babes “Sunshine” by Briston Maroney Candle Review 7th Inning Stretch by Dio Candle Company Support the show by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram