Hygge, the Danish art of cozy living
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 10! Home spa days are something I do not treat myself to often enough. For me, it’s more like popping on a face mask once in awhile. I need to change that. Self-care is super important, and home spa days are a great way to do that. You don’t have to take the… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 10: Treat Yourself to a Home Spa Day"
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"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 5! I was an avid reader as a kid. I practically lived at the local library and still go to the same used bookstore I’ve been going to since I was 3 years old (although the owner is now one of my favorite trivia rivals). So why not take some time out today… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 5: Re-read a Favorite Childhood Book"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 4! Campfires are one of my absolute favorite things in the entire world. I’ve loved them for as long as I can remember, and they were a regular staple in the summers and autumns of my childhood. So what better way to celebrate these cooler days and nights than by snuggling up with… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 4: Enjoy an Outdoor Fire"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 3! Faery lights are one of my favorite home decor items. They’re cheap, you can hang them up virtually anywhere (I’m a big fan of the battery-powered ones), and they add a beautiful ambiance to pretty much any space they’re used in. Plus, if you forget to turn them off, they’re much less… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 3: Hang Some Faery Lights"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 2! Confession time: I don’t own an oven at the moment. I know, it’s horrible. I have a very nice gas range top, a microwave, a pressure cooker, and a slow cooker, but no oven (and no space for a toaster oven). If I want to bake, I have to go to my… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 2: Bake Something Delicious"
Welcome to Day 1 of 30 Days of Hygge! If you’ve never had hot mulled apple cider with a doughnut, then you are missing out. I first enjoyed this fall treat at the Cold Hollow Cider Mills in Waterbury, VT a couple of years ago (I was a late bloomer, what can I say?) and let me tell you, it… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 1: Enjoy Hot Apple Cider and a Doughnut"
Hygge is a practice that is best mastered over time. Taking time each day to practice taking joy in the small things as they happen, finding comfort in coziness, and figuring out what is special about each day and each moment is a process that doesn’t happen overnight. So I’ve put together a 30 Days of Hygge “challenge” (though hopefully… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge Starts Wednesday!"
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"
Embracing nature is an important part of a hygge life. Taking time out of your day to spend time in the natural world is a great way to make every day special. Here are ten quotes that are sure to inspire you: Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. — Lao Tzu Study nature, love nature, stay close to… Continue reading "10 Beautiful Quotes About Nature"