While an eternal cuffing season is definitely the relationship vibe, there are times of the year when subscribing to this feels more on brand than others. Cooler weather means the need for warming. Fall, winter and the start of spring give us plenty of space and opportunity to get our cuff on. Whether that’s with a roster or a committed partner, the fun and enjoyment aren’t limited with the right set of essentials.

There are the protection essentials, of course, but this convo is more about setting the tone or mood. What accessory or host of activities can be added to the environment to enhance the cuffing experience? Here are eight black-owned home essentials for cuffing season. 

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Setting the mood means engaging the senses. Low lighting will add a certain level of calm. And to add some warmth, in addition to a lovely scent, you’ll want to spark a candle or two. Black-owned candle company Harlem Co. has an array of scents for every season. For cuffing season, though, those warm notes will get the job done. Consider something with spice or seasonal florals. 

Similarly, a throw, though visual, adds a level of warmth too. Getting close and sharing a blanket might be all you need. MadebyRheal is a Black-owned throw brand that makes vibrant accessories for your sofa that will not only help to ignite the visual but the physical as well.

Now that you have a nice scent and some warmth, let’s get into the next layer of the experience: taste. 

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Before we get into flavors, let’s start with what holds them. A mug set might feel a bit permanent for the cuffers who are in the unserious or early stages of dating. However, any form of glassware that’s well-made adds to a home. Etsy has a host of Black mug designers who’ve added imagery and quotes to their mugs for a custom touch. These phrases or images can lend themselves to the cuffing session in a sensual or comical way. Along those lines, you can make a warm alcoholic drink or mocktail, but you’ll need a go-to spirit for that. 

Uncle Nearest is a Black-owned whiskey company that can add spice to your warm drink. And why not celebrate a Black-owned brand that’s changing the landscape of food and alcohol while getting your cuff on? You’ll also need a stopper. Also available to you, and customized by Black-owned businesses are champagne, wine and alcohol bottle stoppers. 

Black-Owned Home Essentials To Taste

Packing the flavor and creativity, cooking with someone allows you to see how they have fun and collaborate. Here Here Market has partnered with a number of Black-owned snack and spice companies to create a subscription box. You can order it in advance if you know that you have a hot date coming up. Snacks to enjoy in the moment and spice to add to an agreed-upon dish will be just what the evening needed. Amping up the fun, consider engaging in a game. Black-Owned Games has card games for every occasion. 

Now that you’re both fully loosened up and enjoying the cuffing, it might be time to take things to the next level. We mentioned the throw above and, while it does a great job of adding style and warmth to your space, sheets do too. Maybe you want something vibrant, but deep toned with a fabric that adds comfort to the cool-down part of the evening. Look no further than Jungalow. With great designs and luxury construction, the end of your evenings during cuffing season will be well taken care of.

With this list of Black-owned home essentials for cuffing season, you can get started on transitioning you home into the perfect cuffing space. Which items jump out at you? Are you excited to find your version of all of them? Let us know what your faves are and if they make it into the next version of your cuffing-friendly home decor.