Hygge, the Danish art of cozy living
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 23! Is there anything cozier than a too-big sweater on a cold day? I have a few that I keep just for wearing around the house. With sweats they become the perfect loungewear, but throw on some skinny jeans or leggings and accessorize them right and they can be a great casual outfit… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 23: Wear an Oversized Sweater"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 22! French hot chocolate is one of my favorite indulgences in the fall and winter. There’s nothing quite like coming in from raking leaves of shoveling snow and drinking a cup of this decadently rich beverage. While most of us think of Swiss Miss packets when we think of hot chocolate, the French… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 22: Make Fancy Hot Chocolate"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hyggy, Day 19! Today is either an easy one or incredibly difficult depending on where you live. Where I live, in Northern Vermont, there are a ton of farm-to-table restaurants. In fact, it seems like virtually every restaurant around here has at least some farm-to-table element. There are farm-to-table restaurants in every state, though. Check… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 19: Check Out a Farm to Table Restaurant"
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 13! Stargazing is one of my favorite things to do, regardless of what time of year it is. I once bundled up to go out and look at the stars on a night when it got down to -29ºF (yes, that’s a negative sign in front of that 29). When it’s that cold,… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 13: Go Stargazing"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 8! In the last two houses I’ve lived in, I’ve been lucky enough to have a desk near a window that overlooks some amazing bird habitat. My last house had a huge lilac bush right outside my window where chickadees loved to congregate in the winter and spring. My current house has a… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 8: Take Time to Watch the Birds"
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 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"
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"
Is there anything more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a chilly autumn day? Especially if you’ve spent any part of the day outside, coming in to a pot of soup simmering away can take the chill off body and soul. I’m a huge fan of soups, partly because of the above, and partly because I can make… Continue reading "5 Soup Recipes to Warm You Up Today"