Hygge, the Danish art of cozy living
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 12! This is one of my absolute favorite things to do. I’m a regular bed-lounger. I try to lounge in bed at least a couple times a week (more if I can manage it). But I know a lot of people don’t manage to lounge in bed often, if at all. And let… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 12: Spend the Morning Lounging in Bed"
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 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 7! There’s nothing quite like relaxing after a long day (or week) in a warm bath. It’s great for both your physical and emotional health, and can be a welcome respite from everything else going on in your life. So today, treat yourself to a bubble bath, no distractions. Close the door, light… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 7: Enjoy a Distraction-Free Bubble Bath"
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"
There’s nothing better on a chilly fall day than curling up with a good book and a cup of tea. If you don’t have a reading nook in your house, check out these images for some inspiration for creating your own. 1. A reading nook under the eaves 2. A quote enhances any space 3. Candles make any space feel… Continue reading "10 Reading Nooks I Want to Curl Up In Right Now"
A couple of days ago, I posted a definition of what hygge is. But I’m by no means the authority on the subject. So here are quotes from ten other people about what hygge means to them. Hygge is all about appreciating the little things in life and being thankful for them. ― Sofie Pedersen, Keep Calm & Hygge: A Guide… Continue reading "10 Quotes Explaining What Hygge Is"
I don’t remember exactly when the first time I saw the word “hygge” was, but I do remember that as soon as I found out what it meant, the term really resonated with me. After all, I live in northern New England, and our winters are pretty similar to those in Denmark, where the term hygge originates. A lot of people… Continue reading "What is Hygge?"