Hygge, the Danish art of cozy living
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 17! I am a sucker for a good dinner party. I try to eat with friends at least once a month, and it often happens more often than that. I rarely host (need to change that this winter!) but luckily I have friends who are more than happy to host (I always bring… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 17: Share a Homecooked Meal with Friends"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 11! Spending time with loved ones is something we could probably all do a little more of. Schedules get busy. We rush from one thing to the next. And we don’t spend nearly enough time just catching up. So today, clear your schedule and go visit a loved one you haven’t seen in… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 11: Visit a Loved One"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 6! We’ve already covered just how much of a hygge vibe candles can give. So it only makes sense that one of the best ways to celebrate hygge this month is to eat dinner by candlelight. We often associate candlelit dinners with romance. But I’ve had some wonderful non-romantic dinners with friends lit only with… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 6: Eat Dinner by Candlelight"
Enjoying great music is such an integral part of a hygge life. Whether listening alone or with loved ones, a great playlist can elevate any day and make it special. I personally use Spotify to listen to music most of the time (though I also listen to Pandora once in awhile). Here are a handful of my favorite hygge-friendly playlists,… Continue reading "Your Autumn Hyggable Playlists"
Not going to lie: I love to shop. Downside: I have a very small house (not quite 600 square feet) that is already filled to the brim. So shopping can be a double-edged sword for sure. But one trick I’ve picked up (I think I originally saw it in this article from Apartment Therapy) is to make purchases that cultivate… Continue reading "Can’t Curb Your Shopping Habit? Try This!"
Cooler evenings are one of my favorite parts of autumn. Setting up a bonfire and gathering around with friends, hot drinks, and warm blankets is one of the highlights of my fall each year. Rather than having a typical indoor dinner party this month, light a fire and head outside. Be sure you have plenty of throw blankets (or ask guests… Continue reading "A Hygge Autumn: Head Outdoors When the Sun Sets"