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Hygge this Season Surround yourself with photos of family & friends
[ As winter sets in and the days are darker, many people are looking towards a popular Danish concept to sustain them during this cold and dreary time of year. Hygge (pronounced “hooguh”) is a Danish and Norwegian word which Ambience/Hominess Lighting should be warm, not harsh. Use low wattage bulbs, fairy lights, candles or a crackling fireplace (if you don’t have a fireplace, there are several videos of one on YouTube or Netflix) �� Soften your home with area rugs and stock up on pillows and comfy throws for your sofa. For your bed, I love a plush duvet and crisp cotton sheets sprayed each evening with lavender mist. Mix up textures and opt for calming colors. �� Bring nature inside. Buy lots of your favorite flowers and plants. �� Surround yourself with photos of family and friends. Scents Use Essential oils, diffusers and scented candles in your favorite scents. You can make homemade potpourri by simmering apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves with slices of lemon and oranges on your
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embodies well-being and coziness. A hygge lifestyle takes pleasure in the simple joys of life and embraces each season with contentment, comfort, mindfulness and nostalgia. There’s just something magical about sipping a steaming
stove top. In the winter I love room sprays that smell of evergreen, clove or apple and cinnamon. Create Togetherness Tradition Host a board game or movie night with your family. �� Since we can’t travel abroad, once a week, pick a country and host a family dinner party. Cook a meal of traditional recipes from that particular part of the world. �� Have a picnic on your living room floor. Start a virtual book club. Comfort Food and Drinks Hot cocoa with marshmallows or a splash of rum (I enjoy mine with a 1/8 cup of rosé wine mixed in) �� Hot tea or coffee poured into your favorite mug �� Mulled cider �� Hot toddy or
hot buttered rum �� Cinnamon rolls �� Chocolate chip cookies, hot out of the oven �� Grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup �� Ramen �� Mac & cheese �� Take your time eating and savor each bite. I recently invested in a breakfast tray with foldable legs so I could enjoy breakfast in bed every morning while watching The Today Show. Gratitude and Mindfulness Start a gratitude journal. List five things every day for which you are grateful. �� Write letters to friends and family (actual letters that you mail). �� Volunteer with a local charity. Find ways to give back to your community. �� Foster a pet. �� Go for a walk and pay attention to your
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cup of hot cocoa on the couch, wrapped in an oversized faux fur throw, cuddling my cat while watching Gilmore Girls. It just calms me. Here are a few ways you can bring hygge into your home and life this winter.
surroundings. Embrace the nature all around you. �� Create a vision board for 2021. Take Care of Yourself Enjoy a spa day. Draw a bubble bath. Give yourself a facial and pedicure. �� Exercise. �� Take 5-10 minutes each morning to meditate. �� Turn off your phone and take a nap. �� Snuggle up on the sofa in your jammies, cozy socks and a soft, oversized cardigan. Watch a hygge movie (like Love Actually or Sleepless in Seattle) or TV show (I love Home Town, Antiques Roadshow or The Golden Girls) Be Creative and Have Fun Roast marshmallows in a fire pit. �� Go sledding, ice skating or make a snow angel. �� Throw on a puffer coat, soft scarf, warm
hat and mittens. Go outside and build a snowman or snow fort. �� Put together a jigsaw puzzle or do a crossword puzzle. �� Find a cozy nook and read a book with a cup of hot tea. �� Write a poem. �� Knit, crochet, quilt or paint (I’ve been loving those old school paint by numbers kits lately). �� Listen to a podcast or music. �� Color in adult coloring books; start a scrapbook; make homemade gifts. �� Spend the day baking or cooking. And lastly, be idle. Enjoy a day off with no plans so you can just be still and quiet. Living a hygge life helps to lower stress, centers you and encourages calmness and gratitude, which in turn, lead to a more joyous, present and appreciative life. gohomephilly.com
