Hygge, the Danish art of cozy living
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 28! Prayer or meditation can be a powerful way to refocus on what’s most important to you, and what could be more hygge than that? You can find great guided meditations on YouTube and elsewhere online if you’re interested in meditating and aren’t sure exactly how to do it. One of the most… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 28: Spend 30 Minutes Meditating or Praying"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 27! Is there anything more relaxing or rejuvenating than taking the time to enjoy a hot cup of tea? Whether you like a more traditional cup of Earl Grey, a soothing cup of chamomile, or a funkier herbal blend, tea can do wonders for your mind and body. Today, take time out of… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 27: Curl Up With a Hot Cup of Tea"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 26! My favorite independent bookstore has been in business for as long as I can remember, and I can remember going in there when I was 3 or 4 years old. I love going in there and browsing, and can easily get lost in the stacks for hours even though it’s a pretty… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 26: Spend the Afternoon Reading a New Book"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 25! Taking time to unplug is a great way to appreciate the simpler things in life. It’s easy to get sucked into all the horrible things going on in the world, or drama on social media, or just get sucked into the rabbit hole that is Pinterest (guilty as charged). And while it’s… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 25: Unplug and Enjoy Your Day"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 24! There’s nothing quite like getting a handwritten note from someone. And unfortunately it doesn’t happen all that often. The last person I got a handwritten note from someone was after contributing to my cousin’s crowdfunding campaign. So today, take some time to write a note to someone you care about. It could… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 24: Send a Handwritten Note to a Loved One"
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 21! Music has always been a huge part of my life. I used to sit in the dark and listen to albums straight through as young as about eight years old (yeah, I was kind of a weird kid). As I’ve grown older, the times when I sit and listen to a full… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 21: Listen to Your Favorite Album"
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 16! I love a cozy nook to curl up in, whether it’s just to relax and think, to meditate, or to read a book (or watch a movie on my iPad). When I was a kid, I used to love to pull a blanket and pillows into my closet to hide out and… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 16: Create a Hygge Nook"
Welcome to 30 Days of Hygge, Day 15! We’re at the halfway point! And today we’re going to do something so quintessentially hygge that it’s kind of surprising we haven’t gotten to it already. Take some time out of your day today to light some scented candles around your home. My person favorite scented candle is from Makers of Wax… Continue reading "30 Days of Hygge, Day 15: Light Some Scented Candles"