Comfort Suitcase Kit

In her book Simple Abundance author Sarah Ban Breathnach talks of having a comfort drawer "for those nights when you feel you'd like to pull the covers over your head and never come out." A place to "stockpile small indulgences" for those certain times when comfort is needed. Items to pamper yourself.

A comfort drawer may include a bottle of bubble bath, a scrapbook of special mementos, scented candles, herbal tea, chocolate, and/or whatever suites your fancy.

For myself, instead of a drawer, I have put together a little comfort kit using a small, blue, vintage train case. There's not much in it, but just looking what is inside makes me feel warm. First is a pair of the softest chenille like socks, a sample vial of Evelyn Rose eau de toilette by Crabtree & Evelyn, and a special pretty pink notebook and a pretty pen to write down my thoughts (writing being perhaps the most special things I can do for myself), as well as a copy of Simple Abundance and another of Ban Breathnach's book called Something More. And although it's not shown in this picture I just added one of the Daydream travel candles (it has the most heavenly scent) that are sold at Genuine Bloom Co. as well...I couldn't resist.

Think of creating a comfort drawer, basket, kit, or whatever creative idea you come up with for yourself. Perhaps also make one up for a friend (probably something more portable than a drawer) and give as a gift.