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Why Hygge?
Hygge has become somewhat of a buzzword this year. Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment. If the winter months are hard for you – try Hygge. Or if you want to make your house more of a home – try Hygge.
Our favorite ways to Hygge
- Getting cozy with a big, fluffy Minky Couture blanket, a good book, and a warm drink. Just read this book and it was eye-opening.
- Decorating your home with foraged finds from the outdoors, pinecone garland anyone? Martha Stewart always knows the way to our hearts.
- Lighting a candle or two at night to set a peaceful, and delicious smelling ambiance. This will forever be my favorite.
- Buy yourself a brand-new warm, sherpa jacket that you can wrap yourself up in on snow days. We LOVE this one – it is a steal at $17!
- The warmth and happiness that wool socks bring to cold toes cannot be overstated. They are VITAL to surviving the colder seasons. I have found that this pair from JCREW has lasted me more than 3 years and hundreds of washes.
The options are endless when it comes to Hygge
If I am being honest, the winter months are hard for me. I feel trapped inside and miss the carefree days of summer. I have really tried to embrace the idea of Hygge and see what it can do to transform my anti-cold weather attitude.
Supplies for your own Hygge challenge
I started my journey into Hygge with the book, “The Art of Hygge”. My sister-in-law told me about it last year and ever since then, I have wanted to read it. The book offers ideas for recipes, activities, and crafts that will help to develop Hygge in your home. It is hands-down the most charming book I have ever read.
A few ideas from the book:
- Fairy lights in lanterns
- Homemade cinnamon hot chocolate
- Fresh flowers
- Cut out your own paper snowflakes and hang them over the fireplace
- Chocolate fondue get together
All fabulous ideas in my book! If you are looking for a fun winter to-do list they have created the perfect one for you!
As you attempt to bring Danish coziness into your life let us know what is working for you. We are excited to share the November challenge later this week. In the meantime, if you are out of the loop on our challenges, here is a recap so far of each month.
