Hygge loosely translates to coziness and thoughtfulness, putting the extra steps together to create a more pleasant cozy space for yourself and your friends and family to have a good time together. It means setting the scene with candles and being intentional in how you plan out your space and your time. Truly being together with friends, separated from your cellphone, and making the extra coziness a priority in your life. It means cozying up in a special chair with a blanket, good book, glass of vino, and a little bit of homemade cake.
So, what are some steps that you can take to add more hygge to your home?
- Have a cozy nook - Create your perfect reading, relaxing, hot tea drinking spot. Vintage Bricks reclaimed brick tiles bring in that extra bit of cozy warmth to any wall or floor with less weight than a regular brick and the ease of a regular tile. Start with your backdrop of thin brick tiles, add in an overstuffed arm chair, fuzzy blanket, side table for your hot drink (or wine!), have books in reach, set up some candles, and don't forget a furry friend.
- Candles & Fireplace - The Danish phenomenon of "hygge" was born out of the necessity for light and warmth during the long dark winters. The Danes still adorn their homes (and schools!) in candles for that extra bit of hygge that the candles bring. Don't forget your roaring fireplace. A well kept fireplace adds extra coziness once the cold weather starts to really kick in. Reclaimed thin brick tiles from Vintage Bricks can turn any fireplace from hideous to hygge-ish.
- Blankets, soft pillows, slippers - Layer on the warmth this winter for that extra bit of hygge. Be intentional with putting on a nice pair of warm winter socks or your favorite slippers. Put out soft pillows and snuggly blankets to really encourage yourself and others to relax and enjoy life.
- Baked goods, hot coffee, red wine - Partake in a glass of wine if that's your thing or just enjoy a hot coffee or tea. Hygge time is not the time for worrying about your waistline, but it is the time for taking extra time to be intentional. Instead of buying a some muffins, spend some time enjoying the act of creating a nice little treat for yourself and your friends and family.
- Friends and family - Hygge is about togetherness as well as just being cozy. Haven't seen your friends in real life in a while? Invite them over to your house for dinner and cake. Friends invite you over but you always have an excuse? Take the time to visit and see them face to face. This is something we all take for granted in this digital world!
- A good book - Set aside time for yourself to read a good book, no distractions, in your little cozy nook.
Enjoy the simple pleasures in life, be intentional, and snuggle up with a loved one.
We hope that you have enjoyed lots of hygge this holiday season.
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