New winter bedding, a sleek jacket, and smart fitness tech arrive this season

As the weather turns cooler, I am thinking more about cosy things. New bed sheets, a jacket, a cookbook to inspire me to stay in and cook from scratch. My shopping list this month reflects this.

If you're anything like me, you'll use the changing weather for a simple life refresh. Below, everything I've been either shopping or lusting after in April.

1. Bonny Queen Bed Sheets, from $130, Bonny

It's the company behind Australia's viral doonas, and now Bonny, is back with an updated colour range of its recently launched bed sheets, welcoming dusty pink, honeycomb, charcoal grey, chocolate brown and forest green to the collection.

It's the company behind Australia's viral doonas, and now Bonny, is back with an updated colour range of its recently launched bed sheets, welcoming dusty pink, honeycomb, charcoal grey, chocolate brown and forest green to the collection.

Looking for new sheets to inspire you to go to bed earlier this winter?

Bonny has curated a five-piece winter range designed to sit alongside the original summer colours, so customers can mix and match across both.

Bonny Founder & CEO, David Zwier, said: "As soon as we launched our first range of bed sheets last year, the response was instant.

"We were inundated with orders and incredible customer feedback: Aussies wanted more. Specifically, they wanted more colours, and more variety to build bed sets unique to their style and homes, so that's what we set out to deliver."

Having opted for a combination of white and forest green, I am loving my new sheets with a cosy colour palette that feel perfect for the cooler months.

"Our first range was bright and summery. This one is built for winter, with a palette that feels a little darker now that daylight savings is a thing of the past," Zwier said.

"It's still got Bonny's colour DNA in it. Honeycomb and Dusty Pink bring the poppy, approachable colours we love. And every piece layers back into the original collection, so if you bought our sheets last summer, you can freshen your bed for winter without starting over."

I've been sleeping in these sheets for just over a week now, and can truly say they were worth the wait.

Check out the new range, which launches today (April 30), here now.

2. Garmin Heart Rate Monitor, $299, Amazon Australia

Next up, with a half marathon this weekend and the prospect of training for Sydney Marathon later this year, I'm getting serious about my running and tracking all of the metrics.

Enter this heart rate monitor from top sports tech brand, Garmin ($299; Amazon Australia), which is is built for data-driven performance athletes.

Providing highly accurate heart rate and HRV data to compatible Garmin smartwatches and cycling computers, equipment, and apps, the heart rate monitor allows me to keep an eye on my metrics when I'm training to ensure I'm in the right performance zone.

I find it much more effective at tracking my workouts than my regular Garmin watch, and a fantastic addition in order to track my running efficiency.

I thought that I'd find wearing the strap uncomfortable, but it surprised me how quickly I got used to it.

The strap itself is comfortable and stays put, even on long runs and hard interval sessions.

I've also had few to no issues with heart rate dropouts or erratic readings, which people often complain about with other heart rate monitors.

If you're serious about your running and getting better, this is a great addition to your workout items.

To check it out for yourself on Amazon Australia, head here now.

3. Uniqlo x J W Anderson Pufftech Short Jacket, $149.90

When it comes to collaborations that always sell out, J W Anderson for Uniqlo has been my go-to every time there's a new drop.

This autumn, I am all about the Pufftech Short Jacket ($149.90), which comes in three colours: Natural, Dark Brown and Navy.

Featuring a workwear-style corduroy collar and cuffs, removable hood and a stylish checked lining, the jacket has a water-repellent finish and that classic J W Anderson look that thousands of shoppers know and love.

I am obsessed with pairing it with both dresses and jeans.

One of the standout features of this jacket is its parka feel.

It's cosy but lightweight, and perfect as the weather starts to chill down in the morning.

For more information and to browse the full J W Anderson collection for yourself, head here now.

4. Kate Jenkinson Half Baked: How to Fool The World You Can Cook, $19, Amazon Australia

If you're a lazy, impatient, uninspired cook who's one burnt pan away from disaster, you're in great company with Kate Jenkinson.

And the good news? If she can cook, anyone can.

Born out of her chaotic kitchen mid-pandemic, this book celebrates flavour over perfection and effort over elegance. it's packed with easy, flavour-packed meals made from whatever's lurking in your fridge or pantry.

No fuss, no fancy ingredients, no stress - just food that hits the spot every time.

I have recently received a copy of this book and have been loving making everything from it when I get home in the evening.

For more information and to shop the book for yourself on Amazon Australia, head here now.