What's Hygge and How Do You Get It?

I think I stumbled across the word hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) when I was looking for some cozy winter decorating ideas on Pinterest. After that it seemed like I kept seeing the word everywhere I looked and found out that hygge isn't just a wintertime thing.

 This book helped me figure out what hygge is all about.  It's a Danish word that loosely translates as a sense of comfort, togetherness and well being.  Who doesn't want more of that all year round?!

{Hygge Essentials}

Soft Lighting:

Candles

Luminaries

Twinkle Lights

Fireplaces

Fire Pits

Chimineas

Food/Drink:

Bake up something sweet 

or

Make a big pot of soup to feed a crowd and make the house smell delicious.

A great mug for a warm drink

Add some extra sweetness

Cozy Furnishings:

Blankets (to snuggle up with a good book)

Thick Socks

Fresh Flowers

Host some Get Togethers for friends and family:

Hygge is better shared

Natural wood elements are quite hygge too

Unplug and Get Outdoors

Go for a walk without your phone

Play cards

Go for a bike ride

From the looks of things, I've already got a lot of hygge in my life but I'm always up for adding more!

Check out this book if you want to learn more about hygge.

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