Danish Hygge Socks

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First, hygge cannot be “created” by a thing. A list of things to buy is shortsighted at best. Usually, it means someone doesn’t understand hygge or is trying to sell you something that doesn’t have anything to do with the concept, at worst. The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.”– Ludwig Wittgenstein Bring nature into your home to add to textural decor and furnishings. Live plants create a feeling of wellness and calm and offer a sense of accomplishment when they thrive. And, of course, they take in carbon dioxide and provide your home with oxygen throughout the day. Seating What better way of remembering the ones that we have lost, than by cooking their favorite meal.” – Meik Wiking It’s a way of life that’s all about creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, indulging in simple pleasures, and finding joy in the little things.

Feeling connected to others gives meaning and purpose to our lives.” – Jessica Joelle Alexander, The Danish Way of Parenting Comfortable seating with an abundance of throws and cushions in a mixture of textures and styles will create the perfect place to relax and keep the chills away.Warm natural lighting is one of the most essential aspects of hygge. Use warm twinkle lights and change out harsh bulbs for warmer shades. Everyone has their own, highly personal image of the most hyggelig hygge. One brisk October evening, I met up with a contributor to Søderberg’s book called Mikkel Vinther, who is a teacher of social media at a school that offers continuing education to adults. He took me to a Copenhagen community centre. It was hosting a cheap communal supper to be followed by a game of bingo (organised fun is a noticeable feature of Danish social life). There were 200 people there; everyone seemed young, middle-class and attractive. Our neighbours at the big communal table leaned over curiously. “Excuse me, are you doing an interview?” asked one of them. He was called Simon Falk Christensen, and worked as a project manager for Danish State Railways. Intrigued, he offered his own definition. “For me it’s a lot about family. Being together. Candles. It’s never about being posh, about cakes from the ‘right’ place. It’s cake you baked yourself. It’s a feeling. It’s something that has meaning in itself, it’s not a means to becoming a better person, like doing exercise. I associate it with being a child, the smell of my mother cooking onions in the next room. The smell of the Christmas tree.” For some people, this is the most wonderful time of the year. The holiday season is full of magical snow and all the warm and cozy feels that come with it. It’s important to disconnect your idea of happiness from the amount of money you do or don’t possess. Happiness is not found in stuff. Try to find natural materials to incorporate into your decor, wood, stones, wool, etc. Stay away from jarring colors or busy designs that are distracting. Plants

Another reason hygge is so popular is that it’s a way to find happiness in the present moment. We’re all so focused on what’s coming up next, or what we need to do, or what we’re worried about. Hygge encourages us to just be in the moment, to savor the little things, and to find contentment in the present. If you can’t do regular candles, there are a lot of great realistic-looking battery-operated candle options now too! Music A family relaxing together around a candlelit table epitomises hygge. Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images One morning in October, I walked around John Lewis’s London flagship store with Philippa Prinsloo, its head of design: we ran our hands over fake-fur throws and hot-water bottles, felt the nub of Scottish woollen blankets, admired hyggelig tableware that favoured sharing and simplicity. The theme of the homeware displays was, she said, “winter warmth. Making sure things are ready to cosy down.” An early adopter, the store first promoted hygge as a theme last autumn (“we should have done it again this year,” said Prinsloo). Will hygge last, I asked her? Will it be more than a flash in the plan? “Oh yes, definitely. People really want it and need it at the moment.”So, if you’re wondering how to enjoy winter more when winter makes you feel unhappy, then yes, winter hygge is just the thing for you. Just like the wildly satisfying feeling you get from decluttering your space and the simple pleasure of a job well done, that feeling is hygge! When learning to adopt a hygge lifestyle and enjoy winter when you hate it, it’s all about embracing the season by creating a warm atmosphere in your home. Start with simple things like warm lighting from candles and turning off electronics that interrupt family or “me time.” Hygge is all about atmosphere. If it’s raining, jump in your rubber boots and your rain coat and go for a walk. It’ll clear your mind completely.”

Think about activities you can do together such as having board games to hand or a shelf with movies on for you all to enjoy together. Add soft lighting as this can help create an intimate atmosphere in your home. There are plenty of affordable options available that will work well with any décor style. Material goods rarely alter our levels of happiness, unlike emotional experience. Having can never replace being.”– Ilsa Crawford Just as “chic” is the thing that everyone knows about the French, the word hygge must now be affixed, almost by law, to any media story about Denmark or, indeed, anything remotely Scandinavian, whether the subject is clothes, furniture, cookery, travel, or working hours. The headlines are mostly absurd. Get Hygge With It! Hungry For Hygge! Ten Reasons to Hygge … It Will Make You Happier, Fitter and Slimmer! Give Your Home a Hygge! There is even a New Statesman article titled The Hygge of Oasis: Why I Find This Band Strangely Comforting.

First, it's important to create the perfect hygge environment.

It is generous and celebratory, a way to remember the importance of the simple act of living itself.” – Louisa Thomsen Brits Another essential component of creating a hygge winter is to feel happy and satisfied with the simple things in life and focus on contentment. Don’t feel compelled to rush out and buy things just to adopt a hygge lifestyle. So if you’re ever feeling stressed or overwhelmed, just remember that there’s always a little hygge to be found! Best hygge quotes In its truest sense, hygge is a feeling that comes from the ability to make an ordinary day into an extraordinary day. You can do this if you recognize simple moments and live a slower lifestyle in a busy world. How do you say, Hygge?