And there was STILL that obsession with candles, which the author plugged at every opportunity. To which I say, "Dude, I have cats. And I wouldn't even trust those curious little buggers around a single, heavily-supervised birthday candle, let alone a whole housefull of potential fire hazards." Not to mention that lighting candles, or anything that produces smoke and ash, in an enclosed space isn't really the healthiest thing one can do for their body. And since Good Health = Happiness, candles and their environmental fallout seems kind of counterproductive to the end goal. But if candles make the author happy... Hey who am I to judge. I probably have some happiness triggers that would cause him to scratch his head and make the WTF face. Introducing ‘Sweet Treats’ by Little Greene: A Captivating Palette of 9 Delicious Colors October 7, 2023 Dress them up with lovely throws and blankets for added texture, interest and most importantly, warmth. Hygge is the Danish word for ‘cosy’, and it’s what we’re all about here at ScS – making your home a place where you can relax and unwind, all year round.

Flea market shoppers and antique hoarders, rejoice! Ancestry and nostalgia are both important parts of the hygge life, which means vintage pieces or personal touches are crucial to making a home feel as warm and welcoming as possible . In fact, household objects, furniture, and decor should be more than just things that look nice and show off our style; they should also hold emotional value or tell a story that is personal to the owner. Incorporate vintage touches that have a history, like your grandmother’s favorite teapot, a landscape portrait your mom bought when she was in college, or even just your favorite photos of family members when they were younger. Also, think of decor shopping in terms of making memories: fill your home with items you bought from travels or recover a vintage chair you found at a flea market with your best friend.If you’re renting or can’t commit to a construction project right now, you could bring in furniture made from natural wood such as a dining room table or a bookshelf. The average person spends ⅓ of their life either asleep or trying to fall asleep. That means most of us spend about 33 years total in bed!

Collins English Dictionary defines the word as "a concept, originating in Denmark, of creating cosy and convivial atmospheres that promote wellbeing". [7] Levisen, Carsten (2012-11-14). Cultural Semantics and Social Cognition: A Case Study on the Danish Universe of Meaning. DE GRUYTER. doi: 10.1515/9783110294651. ISBN 978-3-11-029460-6 Begin ik al wat in de kerstsfeer te komen? Mogelijks. Maar dat is helemaal oké want die sfeer dat kerst bij mij oproept is voor mij dan ook echt helemaal Hygge. Dit boek is vooral over wat je huis een thuis maakt. Of je nu miljoenen hebt of net een heel erg beperkt budget, dat gevoel, dat hygge-ding, dat kan je altijd creëren. a b c d Smoyer, Amy B.; Minke, Linda Kjær (2019). "Hygge: Food and the construction of safety among incarcerated women in Denmark". Appetite. Elsevier BV. 141: 104319. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2019.104319. ISSN 0195-6663. PMID 31199940. S2CID 184483448. Get some plants! Plants are great for adding colour and life to any room, and they help make the air feel fresher and cleaner.

5. Create “the nook”

I admit it: I gave the book quite a bit of beef. And I was fully prepared to viciously tear into this one as well, much like Homer Simpson would tear into a dozen donuts. I was even mentally wring the review in my head as I held the pre-read book in my hands. And I had all sorts of snarky witticisms prepared too.

Meik Wiking founded the world’s first Happiness Research Institute in 2013, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to better understand the impacts on human happiness, inform policy makers and, ultimately, improve overall quality of life for citizens across the world. Their research combines qualitative and quantitative methods, studying thousands of people from multiple countries to provide insights on the level of well-being, happiness and quality of life. Meik now also runs the Museum of Happiness. In the 2019 book by Sally Goldenbaum, A Murderous Tangle (Seaside Knitter's Society Book 3), pg 26, the character Nell sees a poster and says the phrase out loud: "SEASIDE KNITTING STUDIO'S FIRST HOLIDAY HYGGE." The meaning and the format of their hygge is discussed in the poster and amongst the friends who meet regularly on Thursday nights for food, conversation, warmth, and knitting at the studio. Chapter 9 has descriptions of the first hygge event which went well despite the "cold and damp day . . .and news of a murder", p87. A comfy and inviting bed is also key to feeling cosy, so make sure your mattress is super soft and fluffy.Sweden has a similar culture concept, Lagom, described as "not too much, not too little", so embodying similar values to Hygge's "less is more" attitude. [15] In popular culture [ edit ] Welcome to mid-November in Michigan, where the majority of the days are cold, damp, and overcast, and the near-nonexistent sun sets around 5 p.m. Where Seasonal Affective is already raging and we're still more than a month away from the maximum darkness of the Winter Solstice. And where thoughts of those long, dark, frigid months ahead are enough to make even the most Pollyanna of the population want to curl up and cry...or at least go into hibernation mode. Many people first think of candles when they think of hygge, and for good reason. The glow of candles creates the perfect atmosphere, lifting the spirits and casting warm light on a winter evening. Turning off artificial lights and opting for candles transforms any space into a cozier, more romantic, and more intimate oasis. Whether it’s during a night in alone or while entertaining close friends, there’s nothing more enticing than a room lit by candlelight. Read our complete guide to the best candles of the season to not only get more candlelight in your space but also to incorporate hygge-approved scents as well. Whilst rugs make great accents for rooms that need a bit more colour or pattern they’ll also help keep your feet warm during those winter months – in particular shaggy and sheepskin rugs.