The robe is the homebody's uniform, the first thing on after a shower and the last thing off before bed. Christy's Boundary robe is white terry with a contrast edge, and Magniberg's Gelato is a hooded cotton robe in soft pink. Andres Otalora's Eos is a long printed robe with palm fronds at the hem. Fleur du Mal's stretch silk version comes in red for evenings in.

A candle is the fastest way to change the mood of a room, and homebodies tend to have strong opinions about scent. Trudon's Abd El Kader comes in the house's green glass with a gold crest, and Flamingo Estate's Sappho Fig is built around fig. Liis's Bo candle sits in clean, minimal glass. Dear Annabelle's Love Notes in Capri comes in a fluted white vessel that stays on the table after the wax is gone.

Printworks makes jewelry boxes that look like coffee table books, so her rings can sit on a shelf in disguise. A Girls Best Friend and The New Look are the two titles here. Sophie Bille Brahe's Trésor box is covered in soft velvet. Her tasseled velvet case is small enough for a nightstand or a suitcase.

Slippers are the least glamorous gift on paper and the one that gets used every single day. UGG's Tasman has an embroidered collar and a sheepskin lining, and the Ansley is a sheepskin moccasin. The Row's Ponti is a flat cotton slipper in dark brown. Prada's shearling slipper is the most luxurious of the group.

A throw is what turns a sofa into a place to stay for the whole afternoon. Nordic Knots makes a cashmere throw in a warm rust, Christy's Jaipur throw is quilted green velvet, and the Cambridge is a chunky knit in sage. Colours of Arley's wool blanket has bold stripes in blue and red, the cheerful choice for a reading chair.

If you take one thing away, a homebody wants the things she touches every evening to feel a little nicer. A robe, a candle and a throw will be used far more than anything that needs a reservation. Choose soft materials and quiet colors unless you know her taste well. Then leave her to enjoy it.