If you spent any time online during October you probably saw Boo Baskets everywhere. They’re cheerful, comforting, and a fun excuse to put together a surprise bundle for someone you love. And now we’re seeing the same idea drift into winter. Enter the Brrr Basket. Same spirit, different season. A cold-weather treat, a cosy pick-me-up, and a thoughtful way to brighten dark evenings.
What actually is a Brrr Basket?
A Brrr Basket is simply a winter version of a comfort hamper. The idea is to gather a few small, cosy items and give them to someone who deserves a moment to themselves. Think warm drinks, comforting snacks, something to read, a little festive brightness or a midwinter mood-lift. It doesn’t need to be fancy, just thoughtful.
Some people spell it “brr basket,” others go with “brrr basket.” Both refer to the same thing, a gentle little gift of warmth.
Why Brrr Baskets are taking off
Winter gifting often swings between two extremes, big presents or nothing at all. A Brrr Basket sits in that gentler middle ground. It’s the kind of gift you’d give a friend who’s had a tough year, or a colleague you genuinely like, or someone who always reads under a blanket with a hot drink close by. It feels kind, personal, and comforting without needing to be extravagant.
It’s also easy to tailor. A Brrr Basket can be tiny or generous, festive or not, themed or eclectic.
What goes inside a Brrr Basket?
Anything that brings warmth or calm. Some classics include:
• a good book
• tea or coffee
• a cosy mug
• a print or postcard
• stationery
• chocolate
• candles
• bookmarks
• small seasonal treats
If you’re making one for a book lover, you can lean into the reading theme, classic novels, little bits of bookish joy, pretty prints, stickers, and things that feel like companions for a quiet afternoon.
A Bookishly way to build one
We’ve put together a ready-made Brrr Basket filled with a classic book, framed print, festive mug, 2026 postcard calendar, speciality coffee and a handful of winter extras. But you can also build your own using our collection of bookish treats. Pick a mug, choose a book, add a print or a stack of stickers, and you’ve got something both personal and comforting.
However you put one together, the spirit is the same, a small basket of warmth in the coldest months of the year.
